Admission InformationCenter for Excellence in Teaching

About The Center for Excellence in Teaching Programs

The Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) was designed in 1998 and began in the summer of 1999. We are excited to support the professional growth of the excellent teachers in the Willamette Valley. Courses may be offered throughout the year on a variety of schedules, with a concentrated "summer institute" each June. Locations include Willamette University and public schools, as serves the needs and convenience of the participants. Credits are graduate-level and offered in the traditional quarter hour.

Downloadable Spring 2008 Course Schedule [pdf]

ESOL Endorsement Program

This 19-credit program is designed to assist pre-service, beginning and experienced teachers working or planning to work with ESOL students. The flexibly scheduled classes will lead the dedicated teacher to competence in working with second-language learners, and TSPC endorsement. Register for ESOL Endorsement Courses

Reading Endorsement Program

For those interested in providing reading program leadership within their building or district, this 19-credit program leads to competence in working with readers, and TSPC endorsement. It is based on scientific research of successful practices to prepare and train high-quality teachers. Register for Reading Endorsement Courses

New Directions in Educational Leadership Administrator License Programs

Starting in the summer of 2005, CET began offering an initial administrator license program of 28 credits, from July through May in the cohort model. January 2006 marks the beginning of our continuing administrator license program, that will include 25 credits, offered in a rolling format (non-cohort), with various courses offered each term (spring, summer and fall). Apply to the Administrator License Program

Continuing Teaching License Program

The CTL (Continuing Teaching License) Program is specifically for teachers in Oregon who hold an Oregon Initial License received 1999 or later (not a Basic License), and are working toward their Oregon CTL. The population includes Willamette University School of Education graduates, graduates of other Oregon teacher education programs, and out-of-state teachers new to Oregon.

The CTL Program consists of nine courses that focus specifically on the ten competencies set by the Oregon TSPC (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) as required for the CTL. Candidates are guided through a system of self-evaluation, clarification of rules and regulations, goal setting, data gathering, and presentation of their evidence of advanced abilities in teaching. This individually guided and personalized process is an effort to support teachers new to the Oregon school system. Register for Continuing Teaching License Program Courses

Professional Development Courses

This encompasses the great variety of interests and needs of the classroom teacher and school administrator as they respond to new challenges, new regulations, and the continuing desire to improve their skills as a professional in education.

The offerings could include all content areas and all grade levels, as the interest indicates and the quality of instructors exists. Our primary focus is to serve the needs of the educational community through a high quality, personalized and cooperative effort to support the individual's professional growth. Register for Professional Development Classes.