Training of Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers of English Learners (TPI U-46)

Preparing and providing U-46 with highly qualified teachers to address the needs of English learners. 

The Training of Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers of English Learners in School District U-46 (TPI U-46) Program is a federally funded program designed to provide a course of study that will develop bilingual-bicultural/ESL elementary education teachers. The TPI U-46 Program is offered through the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University in collaboration with School District U-46 to help prepare highly qualified teachers to address the needs of English learners in the Elgin community.

Program goals:

• Provide a route for program participants to become qualified teachers of English learners
• Assist paraprofessionals in obtaining their bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and the Professional Educator’s License for Self-Contained with Bilingual/ESL approvals
• Assist in-service teachers with Elementary Education Certificates in obtaining the Professional Educator's License for Self-Contained with Bilingual/ESL approvals
• Address the shortage of qualified teachers o English learners
• Program participants will commit to work in a high-needs school for three years.