The ASPD Endorsement Academy

Our partnership with the prestigious Chapman University allows teachers to complete courses and earn graduate credits that may be applicable toward endorsement requirements in many states. Addtionally, these credits may also be applicable toward salary advancement, recertification, and other continuing education requirements. FULLY ONLINE AND BLENDED DELIVERY OPTIONS ASPD courses are offered in one of two formats:fully onlineor throughblended delivery which combines face-to-face and online learning. ASPD courses have the depth, breadth, and rigor necesary to fulfill the universal standard for credit. Consistent with that standard, ASPD courses are designed to provide participants with 15+ contact hours ofcontact for each credit earned. Therefore,courses for which three (3) graduate credits are available will require a minimum of 45 contact hours, regardless of delivery format. ACCELERATED DELIVERY ASPDprogramsare designed to be completed in about 4-6 weeks of intensive study.Online courseshave an enddate set for 45 days after the dateone enters the course. Blended delivery coursesvary slightly on their end dates to accomodate variationsin school and district calendars. EARNING GRADUATE CREDIT To earn graduate credit for ASPD programs: Register for the course with ASPD Successfully complete all requirements, including a final project Register for graduate credit from Chapman University ($150 at the time this page was published, however, Chapman at its sole discretion may change this fee) Receive a letter grade from and graduate credit from Chapman Univeristy after all work and the final project has been accepted as satisfactory TRANSCRIPTS An official transcript may then be requested from Chapman University for submission to the state, school, school district, or other accrediting agency for review. A link is provided on the right panel of this website. Note: The participant is encouraged to verify the course titles and credits earned from Chapman will be applicable for the intended purposes. Chapman University was established in 1861 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

ESL/BILINGUAL ASPD currently offers seven (7) programs for which graduate credit is available. All programs are offered in a format blending face-to-face and online learning. Programs applicable toward Illinois ESL and Bilingual endorsement requirements. Cross Cultural Issues in Educating ELLs * Assessment of ELLs * Methods of Teaching ELLs Linguistics for ESL teachers Methods of Teaching ESL in bilingual programs Endorsement specific programs: Theoretical Foundations of ESL Programs * Theory and Foundations of Bilingual Programs (fully online version in development) * Titles with a star are also offered in fully online - SEE REGISTER LINK MIDDLE SCHOOL ASPD offers courses designed for those seeking credits for teaching middle school. Additionalcourses leading to creditsfor those teachingMiddle School Math and Reading are in development. ASPD offers TWO FULLY ONLINE graduate credit middle school pedagogy workshops: Effective Middle School (MS Philosophy) Understanding/Teaching Middle School Students (MSPsychology) Maximum of 45 days to complete. Registration Fully online programs launch on the 1st of each month. Register online ASPD enrollment in OnlineClassroom within 48 hours 45 days to complete all work satisfactorily Receive grade in 2-3 weeks. Blended delivery programscombine 8-10 face-to-face and online work to provide a minmum of 45 contact hours. Currentschedule and full catalogshowing all programs (online and blended delivery) are available online by clicking the links on the left panel of this page.

ADDITIONAL LINKS OF INTEREST

• ALL State Middle School requirements from the National Middle School Association
• State Requirements/Applications

• Illinois

• IL endorsement requirements (see link on right panel)

• ESL/Bilingual Endorsement application

• Middle Level Endorsement application

• Out-of-State (CHAPMAN) Middle School graduate credits accepted by the Illinois State Board of Education

• Iowa

• Endorsement requirements and applications (ESL, Middle School, and others)