SECTION 231.123. English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12

(a) An assignment for English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12, and English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA), Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following certificates plus a valid English as a Second Language or bilingual education certificate, supplemental certificate, or endorsement listed in subsection (b) of this section.

(1) English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7-12.

(2) English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12.

(3) Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12--English.

(4) Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12--English Language Arts, Composite.

(5) Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School--English.

(6) Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School--English Language Arts, Composite.

(7) Secondary English (Grades 6-12).

(8) Secondary English Language Arts, Composite (Grades 6-12).

(b) An assignment for English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12, and English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA), Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following English as a Second Language or bilingual education certificate, supplemental certificate, or endorsement plus a valid certificate listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Bilingual Education Supplemental.

(2) Bilingual Education Supplemental (Early Childhood-Grade 4).

(3) Bilingual Education Supplemental (Grades 4-8).

(4) Bilingual Endorsement.

(5) Bilingual/English as a Second Language Endorsement.

(6) English as a Second Language Endorsement.

(7) English as a Second Language Supplemental.

(8) Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School--Bilingual/English as a Second Language.

(9) Prekindergarten-Grade 12--Bilingual/English as a Second Language.

(10) Prekindergarten-Grade 12--English as a Second Language.

(11) Secondary Bilingual/English as a Second Language (Grades 6-12).

(c) At the discretion of the employing school district, persons assigned to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) I or ESOL II prior to June 21, 2009, may continue in the assignment without holding an English, English Language Arts Composite, or English Language Arts and Reading certificate. If a person is reassigned and later returns to teach in an ESOL I or ESOL II assignment, current rules will apply.

Source Note: The provisions of this §231.123 adopted to be effective August 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 5076; amended to be effective December 27, 2020, 45 TexReg 9183