ASD/BYU TELL Endorsement Cohort

Alpine School District currently supports over 5,500 Multilingual Learners.

The goal of the TELL Endorsement courses is to empower teachers and build their capacity to advocate for multilingual learners (MLS) in all areas of their education. TELL Endorsement candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate advocacy of MLs through assignments, learning activities, projects and course work.

*Applications for the 24-25 TELL cohort are closed. Applications for the 25-26 cohort will be announced in March 2025.

Upon successful completion of the TELL Endorsement cohort you will receive 15 BYU credits and you can apply for the ESL Endorsement through USBE.

1: Culture, Issues, Policy for ELLs (3 credits)

2: Family, School, Community Collaboration (3 credits)

3: Language Acquisition for K-12 Students (3 credits)

4: Assessment of ELLS K-12 (3 credits)

5: ELL Content Instruction (3 credits)

Looking for more PD opportunities related to helping multilingual learners? Check out the Ellevation strategies modules to earn USBE credit!