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Administrative Rule 6A-4.0244
Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in English to Speakers of Other Languages--Academic Class.
(1) Plan One.
(a) A bachelor's or higher degree with certification in another subject, and
(b) Fifteen (15) semester hours in English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) to include credit in each of the areas specified below:
1. Methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL),
2. ESOL curriculum and materials development,
3. Cross-cultural communication and understanding,
4. Applied linguistics, and
5. Testing and evaluation of ESOL.
(2) Plan Two.
(a) The endorsement in English to speakers of other languages will be added to a valid temporary or professional certificate when an individual completes the following:
1. Holds a valid Florida educator's certificate with a coverage specified as appropriate in the 1989-90 Course Code Directory as adopted by reference in Rule 6A-1.09441, FAC., for teaching English to limited English proficient students.
2. Documents at least two (2) years of successful teaching of English to limited English proficient students using ESOL strategies. The successful teaching shall have been gained prior to July 1, 1990, and verified in writing by a Florida district school superintendent.
(b) The endorsement will be retained on the professional certificate when an individual completes three (3) semester hours of college credit or sixty (60) inservice points which are part of a district master plan for inservice education. The college credit or inservice points shall be completed for the first certificate renewal after July 1, 1990, and must be completed from the area(s) specified below.
1. Methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL),
2. ESOL curriculum and materials development,
3. Cross-cultural communication and understanding, and
4. Testing and evaluation of ESOL. In the event the college credit or inservice points are not completed during the first renewal period, the endorsement will be deleted from the certificate.
Specific Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History–New 10-10-89, Amended 10-30-90, 9-15-97.