Endorsements

The purpose of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program K-12 is to provide an alternative training program to reduce the number of out-of-field teachers working with K-12 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and to develop a pool of qualified and fully endorsed teachers with this specialized focus.  The option of completing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program K-12 is available for teachers in lieu of taking online courses made available through limited university options.  

The endorsement is made up of the following courses that can be found by searching in LAB.

• Nature & Needs of ASD (39129677)
• Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Supports for ASD (39133428)
• Alternative Communication & Assistive Technology for ASD (39136412)

Additional information about the Autism Spectrum Disorder can be found at the Florida Department of Education website: https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/ese-eligibility/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd.stml

If you have any questions about this endorsement, please contact Carol Beitler.

Category I - Reading, Language Arts, English teachers
Category II - Math, Science, Social Science and Computer Science teachers
Category III - all other assignments, except Guidance Counselors and those in administrative positions
Category IV - Guidance Counselors and those in administrative positions

CAT I

• Applied Linguistics
• Cross Cultural Communications
• Curriculum & Materials
• Methods of Teaching ESOL
• Testing & Evaluation

CAT II

• ESOL Strategies for Content Areas

CAT III

• CAT III Issues & Strategies for Teaching

CAT IV

• ESOL Administrators & Guidance Counselors

• Curriculum Development for the Gifted
• Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students
• Guidance & Counseling for the Gifted
• Nature & Needs of Students Who Are Gifted
• Theory & Development of Creativity

State Board of Education approved Broward County Public Schools’ Reading Endorsement Plan through June 30, 2025.

All course content is subject to change for each competency course during the plan's renewal period, which may result in the requirement of additional coursework for participants who are seeking reading endorsement, as determined by the District.

The District's Reading Endorsement Program is offered through Broward Virtual University. 

• Foundations of Literacy (Comp 1)
• App of Research Based Practices (Comp 2)
• Foundations of Literacy Assessment (Comp 3)
• Differentiated Reading Instruction (Comp 4)
• Demonstration of Accomplished Practices (Comp 5) MUST Complete Comp 1-4 First!