I can't believe someone told you it was a waste of time! The
18 hours I took for my ESL were so interesting to me, and I
truely think all the strategies for ESL kids benefit ALL
kids. I will tell you though, in my district, I'm am a
traveling teacher. I cover 3 or 4 buildings every year. I
travel between them every day, like the post office (rain or
shine, sleet or snow...:-) So I don't know what you mean for
sure wtih the traveling you are doing for your district.
William Penn University in Iowa offers scholarships for ESL
endorsements...all 18 hours FREE if you qualify!!

On 10/16/09, Rebecca wrote:
> I am thinking of adding ESL as an additional subject area
> because every year since I've returned to my local county
> public schools I have been moved around and this year my
> traveling is getting to me. I am truely interested in
> working with the ESL population and know I would enjoy it.
> Is there any major drawbacks to not taking a "course" at my
> local university. I've been told it is a waste of time to
> take all the courses if you have already been teaching.
>
> Thanks for your opinion!

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