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Commissioner's Messages
Message from the Commissioner
Administrators
Career Information
Florida Teacher Certification - The certification process is not as daunting as one might think. And the results are a competent teaching force ready to teach Florida’s next generation of leaders. Check out the requirements to becoming a certified teacher in Florida.
Teaching Opportunities in Florida
Alternative Certification - Ready for a career change. Your expertise in other careers have given you solid footing on which to build a teaching career. Check out what it takes to become a teacher in Florida through Alternative Certification.
Curriculum
General Information
Check out our website and links to other important information regarding education in Florida. These links will give you general information about the Florida Board of Education and the Department of Education.
Health & Nutrition
Mentoring Opportunities
Professional Development
Teachers know better than anyone that learning never ends. There are numerous opportunities for teachers to continue growing in their profession. Check out these opportunities to continue expanding your horizons.
Professional Information
- Teacher Liability Insurance
Governor Bush and the Florida Legislature allocated $1.2 million dollars to provide all teachers with free
Professional Educators Liability Insurance. All teachers, full-time and part-time, as well as Administrators have been automatically enrolled to receive this free coverage!
- Excellent Teacher Program
Governor Bush recently addressed the growing demand for highly qualified teachers. Working with the Florida legislature, $47 million has been allocated for the Excellent Teacher Program and we expect that this year that will increase. Under this program, teachers successfully completing the national certification process will receive 10% of the average state teacher’s salary - a bonus of $3,820 this year - to be awarded every year for up to 10 years as long as the teacher remains in the profession. This year this bonus was combined with a one time additional bonus of $500.00. And that’s not all! If after becoming certified, you choose to be a teacher mentor and dedicate 12 days or more to this, you will be granted an additional bonus same as the one above: 10% of the average teacher’s salary. Each year that you mentor this increase will be awarded. Check out these websites and take your first step to becoming a nationally certified teacher.
- Financial Services
- Professional Practices
Programs
Excellent Teacher Program - Governor Bush recently addressed the growing demand for highly qualified teachers. Working with the Florida legislature, money has been allocated for the Excellent Teacher Program. Check out their website and take the first step to becoming an education expert.
Recognition
School Accountability
- School Advisory Council Reports
These School Advisory Council Reports (SACRs) contain several types of data (indicators), including performance on standardized tests, dropout and graduation rates, attendance data, readiness to start school, teacher degree level, reported incidents of unlawful acts on school grounds or transportation, enrollment data, and other information.
- School Grades
- 2001-02 School Grading Scale (192K PDF)
Criteria List schools must meet to earn an A.
- Statistical Briefs
The Statistical Briefs series provides detailed district-by-district information on schools, students, and staff.
Teaching Material & Support
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