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Teachers and DCPS Employees, the ESOL Department is here for you. 
We share these core beliefs:

  • Our greatest strength is the racial, gender, ethnic and socio-economic diversity of our students and community.

  • DCPS is committed to the academic success of every student in this district.

  • The achievement gap can be eliminated.

  • Duval is unique in the state in linguistic and cultural diversity; we teach students that speak more than 80 languages and who come from more than 100 different countries

  • With appropriate instructional support and extended learning opportunities, every English Language Learner can achieve at a high level.

Download our ESOL Endorsement Brochure here: ESOL Endorsement Brochure

Who Do I Contact Regarding ESOL Endorsement Classes?

Professional Development (904) 348-7807

The Office of Professional Development is responsible for the overall management of the Endorsement Program including: maintaining in-service records, verifying completion of in-service credit, and converting college credits to in-service points. 

Kella Grant, Certification
Human Resource Services
Email Kella Grant
(904) 390-2376

The Certification Office is responsible for providing teachers with information concerning ESOL certification. This office notifies teachers of their out-of-field status and provides information concerning ESOL in-service requirements, timelines, and the certification application process.