Bilingual Authorization (SABE) Program Admission

There are two pathways to complete a Bilingual Authorization at Cal Poly.

sample image for placement only Pathway One is for Pre-Service Teacher Candidates currently enrolled in a Cal Poly Credential Program. The SABE program can be completed concurrently alongside your Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Special Education coursework.

Pathway Two is for In-Service Teachers who would like to add a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish to their current credential. Coursework will be completed over three quarters and candidates will enroll through Open University.

ADMISSION DEADLINES:

APPLICANTS	Priority APPLICATION DEADLINE	ADMISSION DECISIONS
Cal Poly Credential Candidates: Pre-Service Teachers - Pathway One	April 1st for Fall Quarter Start _{If applying after this date, email bronan@calpoly.edu}	May
In-Service Teachers - Pathway Two	June 1st for Fall Quarter start _{If applying after this date, email bronan@calpoly.edu}	July

APPLICANTS

Priority APPLICATION DEADLINE

ADMISSION DECISIONS

Cal Poly Credential Candidates:

Pre-Service Teachers - Pathway One

April 1st for Fall Quarter Start

_{If applying after this date, email bronan@calpoly.edu}

May

In-Service Teachers - Pathway Two

June 1st for Fall Quarter start

_{If applying after this date, email bronan@calpoly.edu}

July

The FAFSA application deadline for all program starts is June 30th. For more information about the FAFSA and Financial Aid, please reach out to the Cal Poly Financial Aid office at financialaid@calpoly.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:

Pre-Service Teachers - Pathway One

The BRILLANTE program offers scholarships (up to $11,000 per year) to reduce financial barriers for Cal Poly teacher candidates pursuing a bilingual authorization in Spanish.

For more information:

Visit the BRILLANTE website
Email Dr. Briana Ronan - bronan@calpoly.edu

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In-Service Teachers - Pathway Two

The BRILLANTE program offers scholarships for in-service teachers that cover cost of the bilingual authorization program.

For more information:

Visit the BRILLANTE website
Email Dr. Briana Ronan - bronan@calpoly.edu

The SLO County Office of Education (SLOCOE) offers the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP). This grant-funded program will reimburse the cost of the course upon successful completion of all coursework.

For more information:

Email Dr. Sammie Cervantez-Program Specialist SLOCOE -scervantez@slocoe.org.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree

Must be in progress or completed from a regionally accredited institution. Must have a bachelor’s degree conferred prior to the program start.

2. Concurrent Program OR Valid Credential

Applicants must meet one of the following options to be eligible:

VALID CREDENTIAL- Provide a copy of valid California teaching credential, services credential, children’s center instructional permit, or children’s center supervision permit which authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils in preschool, kindergarten, any of grades 1-12 inclusive (including English learners), or classes primarily organized for adults. This may not be an intern credential, substitute, provisional, temporary, waiver, or short term permit.

CURRENTLY ADMITTED/PLAN TO APPLY to a Single Subject, Multiple Subject or Special Education credential program at Cal Poly and requesting concurrent enrollment in the Bilingual Authorization Program.

3. GPA

An overall cumulative GPA of 2.67 in the last 60 units.

4. Spanish CSET Subtest III

All applicants for the Bilingual Authorization must demonstrate their language proficiency by passing the CSET-Spanish Subtest III.

2. Statement of Purpose

Provide a 1-page statement describing your interest in obtaining a bilingual authorization in Spanish and how it would influence your personal and professional goals as an educator.

3. Site Access Letter (In-Service Teachers Only)

Provide a letter from a site administrator indicating that you have access to a teaching site that serves emergent bilingual students/English Learners.

Candidates applying to a Cal Poly credential program do not need to upload this letter.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Program Application

Pathway One: Pre-Service Teacher Application

If applying to the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education Credential programs, applicants can submit the following admission materials via the applicable Cal State Apply application:

SABE Pre-Service Application
Statement of Purpose
Passing Score Report for Spanish CSET Subtest III OR registration

Below are images to help you upload your documents to the Cal State Apply application correctly:

Pathway Two: In-Service Teacher Application

For those who already have a valid teaching credential, complete the following items and email them all to soe@calpoly.edu.

SABE In-Service Application
Statement of Purpose
Passing Score Report for Spanish CSET Subtest III OR registration
Site Access Letter
Proof of Valid Teaching Credential

2. Program Interview

Applicants will be notified after the admission deadline to schedule an interview. If you have questions or would like to discuss your proficiency, please reach out to Dr. Briana Ronan at bronan@calpoly.edu.

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