Published on: 17374560. These amendments replace the outdated term “vocational” with “career and technical” and align the required content preparation for prospective educators with relevant student standards and educator preparation competencies.
Published on: 17004893. The purpose of this rule development is to replace the outdated term of “vocational” with “career and technical” as it applies to educator certification classifications and subject content areas. In addition, minor revisions are recommended to subject specialization rules to align the required content preparation for prospective educators with relevant educator preparation competencies and student standards.
Published on: 15196522. The purpose of the revisions to the specified Educator Certification rules is to be consistent with recent changes by the Florida Legislature and propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation. The effect of these changes is outlined in the summary that follows.
Published on: 14881757. The purpose of this rule development is to: (1) clarify the web-based application system as the primary method to apply for Educator Certification; (2) adopt new paper-based application forms; (3) clarify the responsibilities of school district employers related to processing requests for certificate issuance; (4) clarify the acceptable documentation required for use of certificates from other states or national organizations to satisfy Florida certification eligibility requirements; (5) clarify the college teaching experience requirements related to mastery of general knowledge and mastery of professional preparation and education competence; (6) adopt clarifying language related to examinations acceptable for demonstration of mastery of general knowledge, professional education competence, and subject area knowledge; (7) adopt special certificate renewal provisions for training in the instruction of students with disabilities; and (8) adopt revisions to the professional preparation courses required for demonstration of mastery of professional preparation.
Published on: 13332182. The purpose of this rule development is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: update of the specifications to submit a complete application for a Florida Educator’s Certificate; and, revise official records of academic preparation required to satisfy certification eligibility. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.004, F.A.C., include: adopt specific requirements to be eligible for a special temporary certificate in educational leadership. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0051, F.A.C., include: update of the requirements specified for renewal of the professional certificate; update of the requirements for retention of certification coverages; update of the general requirements for renewal of a professional certificate; and, update of the requirements specified for reinstatement of the professional certificate. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.006, F.A.C., include: update to ensure alignment with requirements for competency-based certification preparation programs; revision of requirements to demonstrate mastery of professional preparation; and, revision of requirements to satisfy practical teaching experience.
Published on: 13192502. The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes, and for clarity. Proposed changes include: update to ensure alignment with requirements for competency-based certification preparation programs; revision of requirements to demonstrate mastery of professional preparation; and, revision of requirements to satisfy practical teaching experience.
Published on: 345337. The purpose of the rule amendments is to include professional education requirements via the course analysis option provided in Section 1012.56(5)(f), Florida Statutes, that more closely align to the updated requirements in other certification options or pathways for teacher preparation. The effect will be a rule that is current and includes the most critical competencies, knowledge, and skills for teachers in providing quality instruction to improve student achievement.