Developing Effective Bilingual Educators with Resources (DEBER) Project

Desarrollando Educadores Bilingües Efectivos con Recursos

DEBER is affiliated with the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE) and the Center for Equity and Biliteracy Education Research at San Diego State University (CEBER)

The State of California Needs Bilingual Teachers!

Local schools are seeking bilingual teachers because children, youth, and families who speak multiple languages deserve an education that values their linguistic and cultural backgrounds. If you are fluent in English and Spanish, identify with a Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic, or Mexican cultural group, and are interested in teaching in bilingual settings, the DEBER program at SDSU may be a good fit for you. This program is specifically designed for students at Southwestern College, San Diego Mesa College, or San Diego City College who plan to transfer to SDSU.

Children, youth, and families who speak multiple languages deserve an education that values their linguistic and cultural backgrounds. If you are fluent in English and Spanish, identify with a Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic, or Mexican cultural group, and are interested in teaching in bilingual settings, the DEBER program at SDSU may be a good fit for you. This program is specifically designed for students at Southwestern College, San Diego Mesa College, or San Diego City College who plan to transfer to SDSU.

Highlights of the DEBER Scholars' Program

The Developing Effective Bilingual Educators with Resources Project (DEBER) at San Diego State University (SDSU), is designed to support future bilingual teachers currently enrolled at these three Community Colleges in the transfer process to SDSU and the successful completion of a Bilingual Credential!

In addition to Professional Development opportunities in the field of Bilingual Education and Community Building activities with other DEBER Scholars, you will receive ongoing advisement, support with degree & credential program requirements, and a stipend!

Systems of Communication

Establish systems of coordination and communication between community college partners, SDSU undergraduate and transfer studies offices, and the College of Education to increase teacher education pathway enrollment.

Community College Pathway

Articulate the pathway for 2-year liberal studies majors at community colleges to transfer to SDSU bilingual teacher education programs.

Professional Learning Opportunities

Provide outreach and professional learning activities that grow student interest in education and awareness about requirements, milestones, and bilingual teacher pathway.

Bilingual Student Learning Community

Create a robust bilingual student learning community in the College of Education CEBER Center at SDSU promoting academic success.

Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Field Experience

Provide innovative field experience and learning opportunities for potential and enrolled teacher candidates, to explore the practices of highly successful biliteracy programs and urban schools with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.

Integrated Support

Ensure seamless transitions from 2-year to 4-year program with integrated supports for completion of standardized assessments, application to teacher credential program, and placement in a K-12 school upon graduation to reduce student costs.

Developing Effective Bilingual Educators with Resources (DEBER), San Diego State University, U.S. Department of Education Award Number: P031S190108