ESOL Coursework Requirements FAQ

Q: How many hours of ESOL do I need?

 Category 1  Category 2  Category 3 Category 4

  • Primary Language Arts or English

  • Reading or Intensive Reading

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Math

  • Computer Literacy

All other subjects
  • Guidance Counselors
  • Administrators
 300 Hours  60 Hours  18 Hours 60 Hours

Q: What courses do I take in order to get my ESOL hours?

Category 1  Category 2  Category 3
  • Domain 1: Cross Cultural Communications
  • Domain 2: Applied Linguistics
  • Domain 3: Methods of Teaching ESOL
  • Domain 4: Curriculum & Materials
  • Domain 5: Testing & Evaluation

  • Domain 3: Methods of Teaching ESOL

  • ESOL Overview 18 Hour Component

Q: How do I get my ESOL hours if I already have a Reading Endorsement?

With a reading endorsement on your certificate, Category 1 teachers may satisfy their ESOL

coursework and earn the ESOL endorsement by taking the following:

  • Methods of Teaching ESOL

  • Applied Linguistics

  • E-R-T Practicum

Q: How long do I have to get ESOL coursework completed?

 It is expected that each teacher will take 60 hours of ESOL coursework each year until they have

satisfied their requirement.

 

Q: How do I sign up for ESOL courses?

With funds provided through the Title II department, Citrus County Schools is able to offer ESOL courses through Beacon Education.  At the start of each school year, a letter is sent out to all schools announcing the schedule of courses and the process by which to register.  Teachers may register and sign up as soon as the letter is received.

 

Q: How do I sign up for Beacon courses? 

        **NEW for 2011*  We no longer provide the initial  60 hour component at the school site. For a teacher needing only 60 hours of ESOL coursework, we highly recommend they take  "Methods of Teaching".

 

Cross Cultural Communications    September 1-October 31, 2011     
Applied Linguistics October 3-December 16, 2011
Methods of Teaching October 24-December 16, 2011
Curriculum & Materials January 9-February 29, 2012
Testing & Evaluation February 27-April 30, 2012
Practicum March 19-May 7, 2012
18 Hour Component (category III)            January 9-February 10, 2012

Q: Are there other ways to earn my ESOL requirement?

  • Taking the Test:  Category 1 teachers may elect to earn ESOL certification instead of the endorsement by taking the Certification Exam. You may sign up for the exam here:  online registration for certification test
  • Independent schedule: While CCSB does provide ESOL coursework free to district staff, any teacher who wishes to take courses off schedule (and is willing to pay for them personally)  may take courses through Beacon directly.
  • College Courses: Teachers who bring with them college courses that satisfy ESOL requirements, must submit a syllabus from those courses to the Professional Development office.