{"id":6360,"date":"2025-03-18T15:51:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/?post_type=dt_portfolio&p=6360"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:01:01","slug":"esol-endorsement","status":"publish","type":"dt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/courses\/esol-endorsement\/","title":{"rendered":"ESOL Endorsement"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”ESOL Endorsement” color=”sky” style=”dashed” border_width=”2″ css=””][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Special Notice\ud83d\udce2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to budgeting constraints, course offerings are limited to 1 course per session.\u00a0 As a result, individuals in their 2nd year of Out-of-Field status will receive priority registration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”ESOL Compliance Requirements” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stlucie.k12.fl.us%2Fpdf%2Fdepartments%2Ftalent-development%2FESOL-Compliance.pdf|title:ESOL%20Requirements”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Angelia Thomas, M.S. Ed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructional Specialist<\/p>\n

Talent Development<\/p>\n

angelia.thomas@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Chat with me on Teams<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/5″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”6927″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” image_hovers=”false”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”LeadershipStandards”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”sky” style=”dashed” border_width=”2″ css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_tour style=”modern” color=”sky” active_section=”1″ no_fill_content_area=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Option 1: SLPS TD” tab_id=”slps”]

SLPS TD<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”6926″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n
    \n
  • Applied Linguistics<\/li>\n
  • Methods of Teaching ESOL<\/li>\n
  • Cross-Cultural Communications<\/li>\n
  • Curriculum & Materials<\/li>\n
  • Testing & Evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Spring- 1\/20\/26 – 3\/23\/26<\/li>\n
    • Summer 1- 4\/27\/26 – 6\/22\/26<\/li>\n
    • Summer 2- TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Special Notice \ud83d\udce2<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Due to budgeting constraints, course offering are limited to 1 course per session.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Register in Frontline” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2Flink%3Ftarget%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Flogin.frontlineeducation.com%252Flogin%253Fsignin%253D49662d5b006cc9e8a97c8309354542cc%2526productId%253Dpd%2526clientId%253Dpd%2523%252Flogin%26design%3DDAGyHJV8GDQ%26utl%3Dh842ddd5094%26accessRole%3Dviewer%26linkSource%3Ddocument|title:Register”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]This button opens YOUR Frontline Login.<\/p>\n

      Use the navigation tools on the left to:
      \nselect \ud83d\udcd4Activity Catalogs–> select Calendar–>select the month of the session start date to view course offerings.<\/p>\n

      Options are only visible during registration period![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 2: Union Members” tab_id=”union”]

      Union Members<\/h4><\/div>
      <\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]Contact: Maureen Sinnott (772) 464-6430[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Offerings FREE for Union Members!<\/p>\n
        \n
      • Methods of Teaching ESOL (January 2026)<\/li>\n
      • Cross-Cultural Communications (March 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_btn title=”Course Offerings” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feasl3616.org%2Fprofessional-development.html|title:Course%20Offerings”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 3: IRSC” tab_id=”irsc”]

        Indian River State College<\/h4><\/div>
        <\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]TSL 4100<\/strong> – This college-level course may be used to credit ANY 1 of the ESOL Endorsement offered with SLPS. NOTE: This is a NON-Refundable out-of-pocket expense.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_btn title=”Register” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Firsc.smartcatalogiq.com%2Fen%2Fcurrent%2Fcatalog%2Facademic-calendar|title:Register”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 4: Beacon Educator” tab_id=”beacon”]

        Beacon Educator<\/h4><\/div>
        <\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

        Customer Support: (866) 936-7352<\/h4>\n

        ESOL Endorsement Courses Offered (60 hours each)<\/h4>\n
          \n
        • Cross-Cultural Communication<\/li>\n
        • Curriculum & Materials<\/li>\n
        • Methods of Teaching ESOL<\/li>\n
        • Testing & Evaluation<\/li>\n
        • Applied Linguistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          NOTE: This is a NON-Refundable out-of-pocket expense of $300.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]10-Week Section<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Start Date: February 16, 2026
          \nEnd Date: April 26, 2026
          \nRegister By: February 23, 2026
          \nCost: $300[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]10-Week Section<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Start Date: March 2, 2026
          \nEnd Date: May 10, 2026
          \nRegister By: March 9, 2026
          \nCost: $300[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]10-Week Section<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Start Date: March 16, 2026
          \nEnd Date: May 26, 2026
          \nRegister By: March 23, 2026
          \nCost: $300<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Course Guide” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaconeducator.com%2Fdocs%2FESOL.pdf%3Fv%3D2026011410358|title:Course%20Guide”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Register” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaconeducator.com%2F|title:Register”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 5: Schultz” tab_id=”Schultz”]

          Schultz<\/h4><\/div>
          <\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]Contact: Stacy Thomas (904) 715-3702[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

          ESOL Endorsement Courses Offered (60 hours each)<\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Cross-Cultural Communication<\/li>\n
          • Curriculum & Materials<\/li>\n
          • Methods of Teaching ESOL<\/li>\n
          • Testing & Evaluation<\/li>\n
          • Applied Linguistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

            Course Schedule<\/h4>\n

            Spring<\/strong>
            \nGeneral Registration Deadline: Feb 13, 2026*
            \nStart Date: Feb 16, 2026
            \nEnd Date: April 19, 2026
            \nNOTE:\u00a0This\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0NON-Refundable\u00a0out-of-pocket expense\u00a0of\u00a0$185.<\/p>\n

            *Late Registration and Fast Track Options available in the the Registration System<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Enroll Now” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fschultzcenter.org%2Fesol%2F|title:Enroll%20Now”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Option 6: NEFEC” tab_id=”NEFEC”]

            NEFEC<\/h4><\/div>
            <\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]Cross-Cultural Communication . . . Jan 12 – Mar 8, 2026<\/p>\n

            Curriculum & Materials<\/p>\n

            Methods of Teaching ESOL . . . . . . Mar 16 – May 10, 2026<\/p>\n

            Testing & Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . May 18 – Jul 12, 2026<\/p>\n

            Applied Linguistics<\/p>\n

            NOTE:\u00a0This\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0NON-Refundable\u00a0out-of-pocket expense\u00a0of\u00a0$195.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]eLearning’s VPL ESOL Endorsement courses are 8 weeks long. Participants will spend approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete the course in the 8 week timeline.\u00a0 The courses are completely online and require no face-to-face meetings or specific dates\/times required to be online.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Course Schedule” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcourses.nefec.org%2FWebsiteDocs%2F25-26_EE_Courses_Schedule.pdf|title:Course%20Schedule”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_btn title=”Register” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nefec.org%2Felearning|title:Register”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Fall Session: Registration begins 08\/26\/24 Classes start 09\/09\/24 \/\/ Winter Session: Registration begins 10\/21\/24 Classes start: 11\/04\/24 \/\/ Spring Session: Registration begins 01\/06\/25 Classes start 01\/22\/25<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"dt_portfolio_category":[],"dt_portfolio_tags":[],"class_list":["post-6360","dt_portfolio","type-dt_portfolio","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio\/6360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/dt_portfolio"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6360"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio\/6360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6946,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio\/6360\/revisions\/6946"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dt_portfolio_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio_category?post=6360"},{"taxonomy":"dt_portfolio_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dt_portfolio_tags?post=6360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}