Teachers certified to teach Spanish at the elementary level may teach in a variety of settings: an English-language classroom with a Spanish-speaking population, in a Spanish immersion classroom, or as a specialist teaching Spanish language in grades K-5 (K-6 in elementary schools that have grade 6), or Spanish only in grades 6-8. The programs at Grand Valley that lead to certification in elementary education with an endorsement (add-on certification) in Spanish provide:

• content knowledge across all elementary subjects
• proficiency in Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• extensive knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures
• theoretical understanding of language learning
• knowledge of effective teaching practices
• the ability to communicate content knowledge
• extensive field experiences teaching in both general education and Spanish immersion classrooms