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Educator Preparation
Eileen L. McDaniel, Chief
Turlington Building, Suite 124
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Turlington Building, Suite 124
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0435
Fax: (850) 245-0543
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Ensuring the preparation of quality teachers and other professional educators for the State of Florida is a fundamental component of the mission of the Florida Department of Education. The Office of Educator Preparation is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and approving initial educator preparation programs that lead to certification to teach in the State of Florida's schools. Public and private universities and colleges throughout the state have approved initial teacher preparation (ITP) programs. Many of Florida's state colleges, community colleges and several universities have state-approved Educator Preparation Institutes (EPIs) through which they deliver alternative certification programs for baccalaureate degree holders. Additionally, Florida offers state-approved educational leadership programs at various institutions.
Other News:
- RTTT Job-embedded Principal Preparation Program Grant Awarded to the University of South Florida
- University of South Florida Grant Announcement (PDF, 50KB)
- RTTT Job-embedded Teacher Preparation Program Grant Awarded to The University of Central Florida
- University of Central Florida Grant Announcement (PDF, 16KB)
- RTTT Job-embedded Principal Preparation Program Grant Awarded to Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Atlantic University Grant Announcement (PDF, 18KB)
Educator Preparation Programs Information
Initial Teacher Preparation Programs
Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) Programs are educator preparation programs that require candidates to demonstrate mastery of subject area knowledge in one or more specific subject area(s), mastery of general knowledge, and mastery of professional preparation and education competence. ITP programs are offered at Florida postsecondary institutions and typically culminate in a bachelor's or master's degree. Completers of an ITP program are eligible for a Florida Professional Educator's Certification upon program completion.State-Approved Alternative Certification Programs
Educator Preparation Institutes (EPI) are an alternative route to Florida Educator's Certification offered by Florida postsecondary institutions for baccalaureate degree holders. The EPI provides professional preparation and education competence for career-changers and recent college graduates who do not already possess a Florida Professional Educator's Certificate.District Alternative Certification (DAC) Programs are a cohesive competency-based professional preparation alternative certification program offered by Florida public school districts by which the school district's instructional staff may satisfy the mastery of professional preparation and education competence requirements.