Current Teacher in Florida Public School with Florida Temporary Certificate
If you are a current teacher in a Florida public school and hold a Florida Temporary Certificate, and want to upgrade to a Professional Certificate, there are several routes you can take to reach this goal. These are described below.
- Earn a Valid Certificate Issued by American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) and Demonstration of Professional Education Competence (PEC) in the Classroom in your current position;
- Complete a Florida Professional Development Certification Program and pass the Florida Certification Examinations
- Enroll in a College Professional Training program (PTO), demonstrate Professional Education Competence (PEC) in the classroom, and pass the Florida Certification Examinations
- Professional Preparation College Courses, Teaching Experience, Demonstration of Professional Education Competence in the Classroom, and Passing Florida Certification Examinations
- Graduate Degree in a STEM Field; Teach Approved STEM High School Course; Hold 6-12 STEM Certification; Highly Effective Summative Rating Based on Student Performance on AP, IB, AICE or EOC Assessments; and Passing Florida Certification Examinations
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