Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing, Registration & Credits

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● ESL Certification Pricing: ESL 6 course series is $2,800 (save $1,340 off single-course pricing of $4,140 for all 6 ESL courses).

● ESL Single ESL course pricing: $690 per course

● Financing for ESL Program: No interest or payments for six months. Learn more

● ACT 48 CPE Graduate-level Credits: 18 ACT 48 PDE CPE graduate-level credits approved for Level II accreditation and master equivalency.

● Transcripts for Masters+30, Masters+60, and Senior Teacher: 18 Graduate Credits with a transcript from Carlow University ($200 Option)

● Level II Certification: All 18 ACT 48 graduate-level credits in the ESL certification count towards the 24 credits a teacher needs for their Level II accreditation at no extra cost.

● MIU 4’s ESL Certification: Official PDE Certification approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

● PDE Course Approval Numbers:

  • ESL01 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity | 8 weeks | PDE# 20130201

  • ESL02 Language Acquisition | 12 weeks | PDE # 20130224

  • ESL03 Literacy Acquisition | 8 weeks | PDE# 20130223

  • ESL04 Observing and Planning Instruction to ELL Students | 8 weeks | PDE# 20130207

  • ESL05 Implementing and Managing Instruction to ELL Students | 8 weeks | PDE# 20130213

  • ESL06 Assessing ESL Students | 8 weeks | PDE# 20130217

  • GOOGLE CLASSROOM | 8-12 weeks | PDE # 20110301

FAQ’s cont.

How do I apply for my ESL Certification through the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS)?

Start your application here: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/TIMS.aspx
Questions…Contact Cheryl Piltch: cheryl.pilch@miu4.org (724) 458-6700x1224


Is there a test required for the issuance of the ESL certification?
No. There is currently no test requirement for ESL.


Is there a test required for the issuance of the Google Classroom Certification?
Yes. Complete this course to learn the fundamentals of Google Classroom. Then, when you are comfortable with the material, take the certification exam. There is a $10 Google examination fee.


How can PA teachers be eligible for the ESL certification?
The teacher must hold a Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II certificate.


May I purchase graduate equivalency credits through a University program?
Yes. Credits may be purchased through Carlow University (verified through the Accredited Learning Commission) and are approved for PA Master Equivalency. Contact Burr Warne 603-502-2323


Can the ESL Program Specialist Certification credits be used towards a Master’s in Education?
Yes. 18 credits may be applied to an MEd in Curriculum & Instruction / ESL Specialization Learn More

Why do teachers request a Carlow University Transcript?

  1. To teach English Language Learners (many are on emergency certifications)

  2. For their Master's plus 15, 30, 45, and 60 credit requirements. Learn more

  3. To earn 18 credits toward a Master's (MEd) in Curriculum & Instruction/ESL Specialization

  4. ACT 48 credit hour requirements

  5. To complement their Special Education degree or their Reading Certification

  6. School requires a transcript from an accredited university for reimbursement

  7. Earn 18 credits toward their Level 2 teacher accreditation requirements

  8. Move to another state to teach ESL  - University credits may be a requirement.


Are credits earned through the ESL & Google Classroom programs accepted towards Level II certification?
Yes, MIU IV ESL Program Specialist Certification & Google Classroom Certification credits are PDE-approved ACT 48 graduate-level credits.

Are there specific times that I have to be online?
No. Both ESL & Google Classroom courses are project-based; there are no specific times that you have to be online.

Are classes offered over the summer?
Yes. Due to higher demand in Pennsylvania schools, courses are being offered during the summer months to ready teachers for the increased numbers of English Language Learners in the classrooms. See schedule HERE

Will I need to take a Praxis exam at the end of the coursework in order to get ESL Certified?
No. You will not need to take a Praxis exam to get ESL Program Specialist added to your certificate.

Are ESL certified teachers approved to work in all schools in Pennsylvania?
Yes. All teachers that hold an ESL Program Specialist Certificate can staff or lead an ESL program at any school (public or private) in Pennsylvania.

Do I need a teaching certificate to start the ESL program?
Yes. A Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certificate is required to be accepted into the ESL Program Specialist Certification series. This is required by the PDE as this certificate is an add-on ESL certification to your Instructional certification. Both programs may be taken concurrently. This Certification does qualify for Level II accreditation.

Do I earn any continuing professional education (CPE) credits for ESL or Google Classroom programs?
Yes. Each course is three graduate-level CPE credits (90 Act 48 hours) approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

For more information, please contact:


Cheryl R. Pilch
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
Coordinator of Educational Services
cheryl.pilch@miu4.org
(724) 458-6700x1224

Burr Warne
eAdviser
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
Registration & Enrollment
bwarne@eadviser.com
(603) 502-2323

Aileen Domingo
ESL Program Coordinator
Midwestern IU IV ESL Certification
adomingo@globalclassroom.us

Email: studentservices@globalclassroom.us
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