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ESOL - Category II

  • Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, & Computer Literacy Teachers

    Training Requirements:

      • Hold certification in a subject appropriate to the teaching assignment
      • Complete 60 inservice points or 3 semester hours college credit in the ESOL strategies listed below:
        • ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers


    TIMELINE FOR COMPLETING TRAINING FOR CATEGORY II TEACHERS

    Begins the day and month of ESOL student's initial assignment and must be completed within one year, unless you are a new hire. New hires will be given one additional year. Failure to comply will result in your non-reappointment.

    If you elect to complete ESOL Category 2 training requirements as district in-service, it is imperative that you register as soon as possible for the course as courses fill up quickly.  Register for courses through Learning Across Broward (LAB).   NOTE: If the course you attempt to register for is full, please email BVU@browardschools.com to request to be placed on a waiting list.

    NOTE:  If you feel you completed college courses that are applicable toward your ESOL training requirement, please submit a Request for College Course Evaluation with a scanned copy of your transcripts reflecting the courses in question and a course description from the university for each of the courses in question.  Please submit as an email attachment to:  certificationrequests@browardschools.com  with the subject line "Review of Courses for ESOL".