Certification Newsflash
February 2008
The Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program (CTSLF) provides financial assistance to eligible Florida teachers who hold a valid Florida Teacher’s Certificate or Florida Department of Health License by assisting them in the repayment of undergraduate and graduate educational loans that led to certification in a statewide critical teacher shortage subject area. The Florida CTSLF is a state-funded program and not the Federal Title I Program. For more information visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/CTS-LF.htm
January 2008
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) continuously seeks ways to supplement local efforts to recruit, retain, and provide professional development to our state's educator work force. FDOE launched a redesigned and enhanced Teach In Florida website. The website is located at www.teachinflorida.com/
December 2007
The University of Phoenix Teacher Education Classes. Click here for the January and February course schedule.
November 2007
The Florida Department of Education amended Rule 6A-4.0012 “Application Information” to reflect an increase in the Florida Educator's Certificate application fee. Effective January 1, 2008, the state and district certificate fee will be:
State
Initial Florida Certificate (Temporary) - $75.00 (per subject)
Moving from a Temporary to a Professional Certificate - $75.00
Addition of a Subject (coverage or endorsement) to a Valid Temporary or Professional Certificate - $75.00 (per subject)
Renewal of a Valid Professional Certificate - $75.00
Reinstatement of an Expired Professional Certificate- $75.00
District
Part-Time Adult - $75.00 (per subject)
Part-Time and Full-time Vocational - $75.00 (per subject)
Renewal or Reinstatement -$75.00
Initial Temporary Instructor - $20.00
Temporary Instructor Renewal - $75.00
Temporary Instructor Reinstatement - $20.00
(non-active employee)
For more information on Certification Application Fee Scheduled visit http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/fee.asp
To obtain more information on the amended rule visit: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/readFile.asp?sid=0&tid=4853121&type=1&file=6A-4.0012.doc
College Level Examination Program® (CLEP®)
Florida educators can use college credit earned through CLEP to renew their teaching certification. CLEP exams test knowledge that corresponds to a variety of college-level courses, including Introduction to Educational Psychology and Spanish, French, and German Language. For more information click College Level Examination Program®.
September 2007
The Florida Deparment of Education is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Just Read, Florida! K-12 Leadership Conference is tentatively scheduled for June 29–July 2, 2008. More information can be found at http://www.justreadflorida.com/conference/
August 27, 2007
"Just for Teachers" 2007-2008 newsletter series from the Florida Department of Education.
July 9, 2007
April 17, 2007
Registration for Summer 2007
Open Enrollment
Open enrollment allows teachers across the state to register directly with FOR-PD. Teachers are grouped with other teachers from their district or surrounding districts. This option is ideal for smaller districts who feel they cannot register a full district section. Many districts post these dates on their district professional development site or send them out directly to teachers through various district communications.
The open enrollment web site can be found at http://forpd.ucf.edu/register/register.html.
Open Enrollment Summer 2007
4/02/2007 at 9 AM EST Open enrollment begins on FOR-PD Web site.
5/21/2007 at 5 PM EST Open enrollment closes.
6/4/2007 Spring OE courses begin.
9/10/2007 Spring OE courses end.
April 4, 2007
Changes to ABCTE’s Passport to Teaching Program
March 19, 2007
Obtaining the Reading Endorsement via The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
Teachers can now use ABCTE’s Reading Certificate Program to earn the Florida Reading Endorsement. The
comprehensive reading endorsement program includes a self-assessment, a learning plan developed in collaboration with
an experienced teacher, a CD-ROM with six modules of instruction, and a final exam. The program fee is $250. To enroll
in the program, visit http://www.abcte.org/reading. Upon completion, teachers will need to submit an application and
fee to the Florida Department of Education to have the Reading Endorsement added to their certificate. Additional
questions should be directed directly to ABCTE – Colleen Corliss at 202-261-2636 or via email at ccorliss@abcte.org.
February 27, 2007
Important Information for Teachers regarding Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes:
Florida Statutes, permits certain applicants who do not meet the 12-month legal residence requirement to be classified as Florida residents or “temporary residents” for tuition purposes. The institution will require documentation in support of the above exceptions; however, the student does not have to show 12 months of residence in Florida prior to qualifying. This includes Full time instructional and administrative personnel employed by the State public school system, community colleges and institutions of higher education (and spouse/dependent children). You may view the full-text version of FLDOE guidelines at http://www.facts.org/html_sw/residencyGuidelines.html.
February 27, 2007
Teachers in the school district can now use ABCTE’s reading Certificate program to earn their Florida State Reading Endorsement.
Current teachers, Passport to Teaching candidates, parents and other individuals can now earn the ABCTE reading professional certificate. The certificate program offers individuals the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of research-based techniques for reading instruction.
The comprehensive reading endorsement program includes:
- A Self-Assessment
- A learning plan developed in collaboration with an experienced teacher
- An ABC’s of Reading Instruction CD-ROM with six modules of instruction on the different components and skill sets essential for reading acquisition
- Testing at any Pearson Testing Center
The program fee for the Reading Certificate is $250. Teachers can enroll in the ABCTE reading certificate program by visiting https://mypass.abcte.org. Please inform the principals and teachers in your district that our reading certificate program is now recognized in Florida.
February 20, 2007
Here is the latest news for those interested in enrolling in FOR-PD.
Summer Registration Update:
Open Enrollment Registration
Registration Begins: April 2, 2007 at 9 AM EST
Registration Closes: May 21, 2007 at 5 PM EST
Courses Begin: June 4, 2007
Courses Close: September 10, 2007
http://forpd.ucf.edu/
FAQ's regarding the Reading Endorsement
February 07, 2007
We are pleased to announce the availability of the Elementary K-6 Online Content Review Module. This comprehensive Online module is designed to help exceptional student education (ESE) teachers review their knowledge in the areas of language arts, math, science and technology, social science, physical education/health, and visual arts/music as required in the Elementary K-6 certification exam.
The Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module, sponsored by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services is designed to help educators review their knowledge in the areas of English, math, science and social science as required in the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9 certification exam.
The memorandum issued by the Florida Department of Education may be viewed at:
Memo:
http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-4207/k12-07-10memo.pdf
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