COE - SAS Teacher Certification

Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 5/05)
Florida Certification Coverages shows a list of the current certification coverages in the State of Florida. The ones that are underlined are some of the coverages for which the USF offers programs/course work. You can click on those to see the "specialization" requirement (what is required to be eligible to be hired). For information on other areas, go to the STATE site. (Updated 5/05)
Florida Teacher Certification Procedures is an outline showing what is required to be eligible to be hired and apply for a three-year non-renewable temporary certificate and how you would get from there to a five-year professional certificate. (Updated 12/07)
Florida Teacher Certification Professional Preparation Courses/Practical Teaching Experience describes the "how to teach" component referenced in the Procedures document.
NOTE: These requirements are for those who applied for certification prior to July 27, 2006.
Florida Teacher Certification Professional Preparation Courses/Practical Teaching Experience describes the "how to teach" component referenced in the Procedures document.
NOTE: These requirements are for those who applied for certification July 27, 2006 or after or for some reason are under the new rules.
General Information includes a list of contact personnel for the twelve counties (school districts) that make up the University of South Florida service area. As well as other general information there is information for foreign applicants. (Updated 11/06)
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) Information shows tests given, dates, locations, etc. Phone: (413) 256-2893
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) Competencies shows specific kinds of things covered on the Professional Education (PEd) exam, all Subject Area (SAE) exams, and the General Knowledge (GK) exam.
Florida Employment Site is a free site where you can get information on preparing a good resume, etc. and where you can apply for teaching positions in most school districts in Florida.
Florida DOE - Teacher Certification is a STATE site with information on all areas of certification, types of certificates, application procedures, fees, renewal, reinstatement, etc.
Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel (Reciprocity) is a STATE document showing which states participate in this reciprocity agreement.
Education Majors - Tips on Getting Certified (Updated 2/07)