University of Colorado at Boulder. BUENO Center for Multicultural Education

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1 University of Colorado at Boulder BUENO Center for Multicultural Education Scholarship Opportunity for Middle and High School STEM Teachers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

2 Dear Secondary Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Teacher, The University of Colorado BUENO Center for Multicultural Education was awarded a grant to develop and implement a program that provides secondary STEM teachers an opportunity to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education, Equity and Cultural Diversity (EECD) and a state-recognized endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL). The EECD Master s program offers a course of study devoted to the critical examination of theory, practice, and policy in the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students. The program stresses analysis, evaluation, and implementation of educational programs for secondary students with diverse learning needs within the public school system. School culture, language policies, and the social and political context of schooling are examined. Policies that affect the assessment, placement, and services provided for exceptional children are also examined. The program will pay scholarship recipient s tuition costs for all courses. Students will be required to pay for books. All persons seeking admission to this program must: 1) have earned a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution; 2) must have earned a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA; and, ) must have some experience teaching secondary students or adult learners. This program will begin summer semester of Following is a list of courses and the proposed timeline for offering program courses in this Master s program. Students will take courses as a cohort. Funding ends summer of Students not completing the program by summer of 2016 will be responsible for completing the program without federal support. Semester/Year Course Prefix / Title Hrs. Summer, 2014 EDUC 5425 Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education *EDUC 5615 Second Language Acquisition Fall, 2014 EDUC 5625 Methods of Teaching ESL Spring, 2015 EDUC 5455 Literacy for Linguistically Different Students Summer, 2015 EDUC 555 Diagnostic Testing in Bilingual/ESL *EDUC 505 Pro Seminar: Parent & Community Involvement Fall, 2015 EDUC 545 Materials and Methods in Bilingual/ESL

3 *EDUC 5445 Curriculum for Multicultural Education Spring, 2016 EDUC 5595 Practicum in Bilingual ESL and Comprehensive Examination 4 Summer, 2016 EDUC 5605 Research Issues in Bilingual/ESL & Graduation Graduate Summer of 2015 *Courses offered as Hybrid On Line classes. Students meet with the professor 4 times during the semester and the remainder of the course is completed on line. University of Colorado Master of Arts Degree in Education, Equity & Cultural Diversity (EECD) Endorsement in Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) PRELIMINARY APPLICATION PACKET Application Deadline (March 15, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.) Completed Applications should be scanned and ed to: Dr. Lorenso Aragon at: Lorenso.Aragon@colorado.edu

4 NOTE: Acceptance to this program does not guarantee acceptance to the University of Colorado s Graduate School. If you are selected for this program, a meeting will be held in April to provide you information about applying to CU s Graduate School. This program will begin summer semester of 2014 and scholarship recipients should expect to enroll in two courses.

5 University of Colorado Master of Arts Degree in EECD Preliminary Application Applicants must: 1) complete this cover page; 2) answer the five questions below; ) sign the Memorandum of Understanding form; and, 4) attach a current resume to this application. Completed applications must be scanned and ed to: Lorenso.Aragon@colorado.edu by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, Late applications will not be considered. Applicant s Legal Name: First Name Last Name Address: District: School: Phone: (circle one: cell or home) IMPORTANT: On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions. Also, applicants must attach a current resume to this application. 1. Describe your past work experiences in education, including teaching and/or administrative experiences. 2. Describe your experiences working with second language learners.. Discuss reasons for wanting to participate in the program. 4. Describe how you think this program would better prepare you to work with diverse student populations. 5. Why do you feel you would be a good candidate for this program?

6 Student Name (please print) BUENO/PIE Secondary MA and LDE Program Memorandum of Understanding The BUENO Center s Secondary Math/Science M.A. Degree Program in EECD is funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition. The goal of this program is to provide secondary STEM teachers an opportunity to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education, Equity and Cultural Diversity and a state-recognized endorsement in English as a Second Language. By signing the form below, the applicant acknowledges an understanding of the rules that govern this program. 1. Students must maintain a.0 Grade Point Average in this program. Failure to maintain this GPA will result in loss of the scholarship. 2. This scholarship will only cover in state tuition costs.. Tuition for all program courses is covered by this scholarship. Scholarship recipients are responsible for student fees. 4. Scholarship recipients are responsible for the purchase of books for all courses. 5. Acceptance by the Graduate Schools is a requirement for participation in this program. 6. Students must attend classes on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus. 7. The scholarship will only pay tuition for required courses in the EECD Master s program. Students wishing to enroll in courses not required by the program may do so at their own expense. 8. Funding for this program ends summer semester of Students who fail to take courses as scheduled will assume financial responsibility for courses not taken with the cohort. Student Signature Date