As the demographics change in Texas, teachers must meet the challenge of educating limited English proficient (LEP) students. In order to meet this challenge, teachers must become certified in English as a Second Language (ESL). Thistraining prepares participants to take the TExES ESL Supplemental Certificate Exam (#154) while introducing teaching strategies that will help improve ESL student achievement. Join us as we review test frameworks, competencies and the content needed to prepare for the exam.

When is an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program required?
All LEP students for whom a district is not required to offer a Bilingual education program shall be provided an ESL program, regardless of the students' grade levels and home language, and regardless of the number of students. Texas Administrative Code (TAC) (&89.1205 (d))

Each school year the number of limited English proficient students in Texas has increased.