English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Institute
FREE* Educator Training Program
Apply by April 15 for priority registration! Participants accepted into the program will receive a scholarship* to cover the cost of tuition and fees and one registration for the ESOL Praxis. Read program requirements.
Face-to-Face and Online Sessions
June 16-21, 2025
Dawson Education Cooperative - Arkadelphia
Face-to-face and online sessions held simultaneously.
Virtual Sessions
September 13, 2025
November 1, 2025
February 7, 2026
April 4, 2026
About ESOL Institute
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Institute is a high-quality educator training program for Arkansas-licensed educators. It provides the equivalent of 80 hours of face-to-face or hybrid training, four online courses, 12 graduate credit hours earned upon completion, and eligibility to apply for an Arkansas ESOL Endorsement.
Approximately half of the 80 hours of face-to-face/online learning takes place in the summer, with the additional hours completed throughout the school year as the participants apply new concepts in their classrooms. What makes this different from simply taking the 12 graduate hours through a traditional program is the opportunity to hear from national and regional experts on effectively teaching English Learners!
