Alliance for Catholic Education
ENL Hernandez Fellows
Become an ENL Hernandez Fellow
English learners, or emergent bilingual students, are the fastest growing population in U.S. schools. The University of Notre Dame is the leader in helping teachers grow their skills with multilingual learners. Join a cohort of educators committed to ensuring the success of English learners.
ENL Hernandez Fellows are Catholic school teachers and principals who seek to deepen their expertise in educating linguistically diverse students. The one-year program's course of studies prepares educators to earn their ENL/ESL certification through six graduate-level courses (18 credits) from the University of Notre Dame. Participants take six courses over three semesters. The courses are a blend of online instruction and in-person classes during the month of July. This program is ideal for a busy educator seeking professional growth in a flexible context.
Join the talented and dedicated group of educators doing this important work. Become an ENL Hernandez Fellow!
5 Reasons to Become an ENL Hernandez Fellow
English learners are our future.
ELs are the fastest growing segment of K-12 students in the United States.
Linguistically diverse students are at the heart of our Church.
Nearly 55% of Catholics under the age of 30 are Hispanic.
Our schools need EL expertise.
ELs are some of the most academically vulnerable students in America's schools. Catholic schools need strong teacher-leaders to advocate for their success.
Our students need prepared teachers.
ELs have unique academic needs that are often overlooked. Teachers need to develop an understanding of the process of language acquisition, acquire a rich repertoire of research-based instructional strategies, and cultivate culturally sustaining classrooms where ELs and all students thrive.
Supporting immigrant families is our legacy.
Catholic schools have a long history of serving immigrant children. They should remain learning communities where language and culture are celebrated.
Applications are open for the 19th cohort of ENL Hernandez Fellows!
Contact Sarah Butch (sbutch@nd.edu) with any questions.