§ 16-11-10. Streamlining English language learner certification.
(a) The department of education shall provide rules and regulations to streamline the English as a second language (ESL) and/or English language learner (ELL) teaching certification, including, but not limited to: providing reciprocity to persons who hold a Massachusetts teaching certificate with similar certification in ELL and/or the Massachusetts counterpart, sheltered English immersion endorsements (SEI); providing cohorts where current Rhode Island certified teachers can obtain ESL and/or ELL endorsements; providing classes for current Rhode Island certified teachers at the individual school level within each school district, as well as accepting classes for Rhode Island ESL and/or ELL certification that are accepted for Massachusetts SEI endorsement.
(b) The intention of this section is to increase the number and percentage of teachers in the state who are certified as English as a second language (ESL) and/or English language learner (ELL) teachers.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 296, § 1, effective January 1, 2022; P.L. 2021, ch. 297, § 1, effective January 1, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-11-2. - Examinations — Issuance of certificates.
Section 16-11-2.1, 16-11-2.2. - Repealed.
Section 16-11-2.3. - Standardized testing — Issuance of certificates.
Section 16-11-3. - Certificates without examination.
Section 16-11-5. - Interstate agreement.
Section 16-11-6. - Designated state official.
Section 16-11-7. - Publication of contracts.
Section 16-11-8. - Recruitment and selection of teachers — Troops to Teachers.
Section 16-11-9. - Fast-track principal certification program.
Section 16-11-10. - Streamlining English language learner certification.