20 Credit Hours. (October 4 - 31, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (November 1 - 28, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (December 6, 2010 - January 16, 2011.)
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ESOL 2: Curriculum and Methods
Identify and explore various content-area strategies for use with Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. Use these strategies to critique a classroom instructional plan. This is part of Beacon's ESOL introductory series for all educators. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     20 Credit Hours. (October 4 - 31, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (November 1 - 28, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 9, 2011.)
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ESOL 3: Language and Diversity
Explore language acquisition processes and implications for meeting the educational needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. This course is part of Beacon's ESOL introductory series for all educators. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     20 Credit Hours. (October 4 - 31, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (November 1 - 28, 2010.)
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     20 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 9, 2011.)
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ESOL 4: Cultural Diversity
Gain awareness of various cultures to promote intercultural communication and enhance instruction and learning for diverse populations. Learn about cultural orientations of various groups and use your knowledge to enhance instruction for LEP and other students. This course is part of Beacon's ESOL program for Category 1 teachers. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 27, 2010 - October 31, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 1, 2010 - December 5, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 16, 2011.)
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ESOL 5: Applied Linguistics, Part A
Explore concepts and principles of applied linguistics such as phonology, principles of English, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and second language acquisition. Identify how these concepts and principles relate to English language learners (ELLs). Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 13, 2010 - October 17, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 11, 2010 - November 14, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 1, 2010 - December 5, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (December 6, 2010 - January 23, 2011.)
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ESOL 5: Applied Linguistics, Part B
Examine and learn to identify second language delivery models, instructional methods and approaches, and instructional strategies, as well as methods on incorporating the student’s first language into second language literacy development. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 13, 2010 - October 17, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 4, 2010 - November 7, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 18, 2010 - November 21, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 15, 2010 - December 19, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (December 6, 2010 - January 23, 2011.)
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ESOL 6: Assessment
Identify factors that affect assessment of ELL students including linguistic bias, test adaptations and accommodations. Additionally, explore statewide assessment policies and interpretation of assessment data. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 13, 2010 - October 17, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 18, 2010 - November 28, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 8, 2010 - December 12, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 16, 2011.)
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ESOL 7: Differentiated Instruction, Part A
Learn the principles of differentiated instruction and how they apply to ELL students. Additionally, learn to determine stages of language, reading, and cognitive development as it pertains to identifying the differing needs of students in the classroom. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 13, 2010 - October 17, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 18, 2010 - November 28, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 16, 2011.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (January 3, 2011 - February 6, 2011.)
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ESOL 7: Differentiated Instruction, Part B
Apply principles of differentiated instruction. Explore methods and strategies for identifying the needs of individual students who are in the process of acquiring English. Then, learn about differentiating content, process, and/or product in order to address and accommodate the different needs of students. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     30 Credit Hours. (September 20, 2010 - October 24, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (October 18, 2010 - November 28, 2010.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - January 16, 2011.)
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     30 Credit Hours. (January 17, 2011 - February 20, 2011.)
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ESOL 8: Supervised Practicum
Review aspects of the various areas for ESOL coursework as determined by the Consent Decree and in compliance with Florida Performance Standards for Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages in preparation for implementing the supervised practicum. Then, apply knowledge of ESOL appropriate instructional practices, while creating and implementing instructional plans. This course provides guidelines and direction for completion of the supervised practicum. See course prerequisites. Check with your district staff development office for credit eligibility toward Florida's ESOL Endorsement.


     60 Credit Hours. (September 27, 2010 - December 12, 2010.)
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     60 Credit Hours. (October 25, 2010 - January 9, 2011.)
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     60 Credit Hours. (November 29, 2010 - February 13, 2011.)
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     60 Credit Hours. (January 17, 2011 - March 27, 2011.)
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