Bilingual/ESL Summer Institute (BESI)

The Bilingual/ESL Summer Institute opened its doors in 2009 with the collaboration of the Austin Independent School District. Ideal candidates are certified teachers working in the Austin Metroplex and wish to pursue their Bilingual Education or E.S.L. credential. This institute will focus entirely on recruitment of certified teachers interested in attaining their ESL or Bilingual Education credentials. Coursework will support teachers' learning to effectively serve English Learners in their classrooms.

Benefits for Participating Teachers:

• Tuition/fees paid
• 4 graduate level courses
• Up to 6 units towards a MA degree (teachers will apply separately to Master's progra
• Being able to better teach ELL students

Please attend our Bilingual / ESL Summer Institute information session:  Jan. 12, 2010 at Andrews Elementary from 5pm-6:30pm.

The Bilingual/ESL Summer Institute (BESI) is now accepting applications for the summer 2010 institute. Submit your Intent to Apply form by January 22, 2010 and complete all Application Steps by February 16, 2010.

For more information about the summer institute, download the BESI flyer. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in attending or would like to know more.