English as a Second Language

Distance Learning and ESL Programs

Applications are currently being accepted for the following programs:

Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies

2 1/2 year program designed for para-educators and other pre-service teacher candidates to complete the first half of a career ladder teaching degree program, culminating in an AA degree.

AALS Application

AALS Schedule

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary or Secondary Education

2 1/2 year program designed as the second step of the career ladder program for paraprofessionals and other pre-service teacher candidates. This program is also a great fit for anyone with a B.A. in a field outside of education seeking teaching licensure. Scholarships are available.

BA Application

BA Schedule

English as a Second Language Endorsement

This 18 credit hour ICN program is designed for teachers and administrators who want to add the ESL K-12 endorsement to a current Iowa educator's license.

EASL Enrollment Form

EASL Endorsement Course Offerings

English as a Second Language Mail applications to:
    Admissions
    William Penn University
    201 Trueblood Avenue
    Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Download Distance Learning Program brochure here

For more information, please contact

    Dr. Jobi B. Lawrence
    EASL Program Administrator
    William Penn University
    Office: (641) 673-2125
    E-mail: lawrencej@wmpenn.edu

Project POWER UP Cadre 2 Nominations

Nomination forms are now available for potential participants in Cadre 2 of Project POWER UP. To be eligible to nominate, you must be a member of POWER UP Cadre 1, an AEA ELL Consultant, or a member of the POWER UP advisory committee. Please complete the nomination form (linked below) for the administrator you wish to nominate, using a separate form for each administrator. Fax this form to Julie Gentz in the William Penn University Distance Education/ESL Office at (641.673.2126) no later than October 1, 2009. In addition, please mail a copy to: Julie Gentz, Distance Education/ESL Office, 201 Trueblood Avenue, Oskaloosa, IA 52257.

Download nomination form here.

For more information on Project POWER UP, please view the attached information sheet and brochure linked below. If you have further questions, please contact Julie Gentz or Scott Arnold in the Distance Education/ESL office at (641) 673-2166.

For more information about POWER UP, download an information sheet here.

View/download POWER UP brochure here.