The Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 is a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved provider for the Program Specialist ESL Certificate. Educators holding valid Instructional I or Instructional II certificate may participate in this certification program. Since the 2004-2005 school year, PDE requires all ESL teachers to hold this certificate in order to teach in the field. The Certificate Program include the following components:

I. English Usage and Development of Linguistic Awareness (3 credits)
II. English as a Second Language Instructional Materials/ Development (3 credits)
III. Assessment and Support Services(3 credits)
IV. Developing Cultural Awareness/ Sensitivity (3 credits)

Teachers holding valid PA Instructional I or II, who have completed ESL coursework with equivalent instructional hours, may submit their coursework for review to:

Francine Dutrisac
LIU # 12 Migrant and ESL Programs
57 N. Fifth St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-0006 x2390
Electronic mail: FJDutrisac@iu12.org

ESL 2009-2010 Schedule of Courses