ESOL Courses
Through eLearning's Virtual Professional Learning (VPL) courses, Category I-IV educators are able to complete the Florida Department of Education's ESOL requirements. The table below explains the requirements for each category.
Category I teachers can complete all 300 hours during a school year (including summer) if necessary. Additional information about the ESOL Endorsement courses is available by clicking the ESOL Endorsement link on the menu.
The courses which satisfy the 60 hour requirement for Category II, the 18 hour requirement for Category III as well as the courses for Category IV educators are offered as on-going self-paced, facilitated courses.
Non-Instructional Personnel
eLearning's VPL also offers ESOL Basic for Practitioners, a self-paced course designed to help occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech/language pathologists communicate respectfully with English language learners.
Course Schedule/Registration
2023-2024 ESOL Courses Schedule
To view the schedule for the ESOL Endorsement courses, click the ESOL Endorsement link on the menu.
To register for the Category II, III, or IV courses, visit our Trainings/Events page and search ESOL.
eLearning's VPL courses are for in-service points and are not college level courses. The Florida Department of Education will not accept eLearning's courses if they are submitted by an individual for recertification or endorsement. They must be submitted through a district as part of its approved Professional Learning Catalog.
Participants are responsible for following their district’s requirements to obtain in-service credit and endorsement. If you are unsure if your district will accept courses offered through NEFEC, you will need to check with your district's Staffing Development office prior to taking a course.