English Language Learners (ELL) 

Staff Resources

Other Federal Program Resources

Migrant Education Program (MEP)

Families in Transition Program (FIT)

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General - Frequently Asked Questions

• What ESOL Category Am I?

Category 1 – You are teaching Language Arts, English, Reading, Elementary or ESE.
Category 2 – You are teaching Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or Computer Literacy.
Category 3 – You are teaching fine arts, electives, other subjects, or have an assignment that is not included in Categories 1, 2, or 4 (including Speech-Language Pathologists, or Occupational/Physical Therapist).
Category 4 – You are an Administrator or a Guidance Counselor.

• What training is provided by the district?

Martin County provides free classes through Literacy Solutions for all 5 components of the ESOL Endorsement.

• How do I access and register for an ESOL course?

Go to our website

1. Departments

2. Human Resources

3. Certification

4. Addition of Subject/Endorsement

Select a link:

• Professional Books

• Tips for Educators of ELLs: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12

• Doing and Talking Math and Science with WIDA

• Bilingual Instructional Materials and Glossaries

• WIDA Secure Resources

• Florida Department of Education/ Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition (SALA)

• Essential Actions: 15 Research-based Practices to Increase ELL Student Achievement with WIDA overview

• The WIDA Can Do Philosophy

• Essential Actions: 15 Research-based Practices to Increase ELL Student Achievement with WIDA overview