English as a New Language (ENL)
Why choose AU's ENL program?
Classes are offered at convenient times.- The program was designed based on the standards required by the State of Indiana.
- The program is intentionally designed to fast-track students desiring an ENL license.
- Experience hybrid classes, with face-to-face and online work.
The English as a New Language Professional Development Academy will focus on two primary objectives:
1. ENL Licensure for Indiana teachers
- Courses offered at Masters Level – can be used towards M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at AU.
- Courses offered at Undergraduate Level for teacher candidates wishing to add ENL certification.
- Certification opportunity for licensed Indiana teachers who wish to add ENL.
2. Professional Development for teachers in schools.
- Professional Development for those working with English language learners (content/classroom teachers, ENL teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, service organizations).
The English as a New Language Professional Development Academy has been established with a National Professional Development Grant through the United States Department of Education, administered by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA).

