ESL Academy Online

Self Guided
Online
10 CPE Credits
$300

This self-directed online course provides a foundation for understanding language acquisition, explores best practices in ESL instruction, and prepares participants for the TExES exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.

The online course includes a copy of the ESL Academy Guidebook ($60 value). The guidebook includes examples to support participants’ understanding of the 10 Competencies for the exam, several embedded practice questions, and a practice exam to assist the participants in continuing to study prior to taking the TExES #154. Learn more about the ESL Academy Guidebook.

After you register for this course, you will be contacted so we can confirm your shipping address.

If you do not wish to receive the printed ESL Academy Guidebook because you already have one, please be sure to opt out by using the following promotional code during checkout: ESLOPTOUT. When you opt out, your registration fee will be adjusted to $240.

Learn the foundations of language acquisition

Join our online ESL Academy to get prepped for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental and learn the best practices in ESL instruction.

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