Purpose


The purpose of this rule development is to review and revise the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills for Computer Science K-12 and Technology Education 6-12. In addition, the Department will review the current passing score requirements for the following FTCE examinations: Professional Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12, Mathematics 6-12, Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9, and Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 (all subtests), to determine if changes in passing score requirements are necessary. The effect will be changes to the affected FTCE competencies and skills and modification of existing passing score requirements for the affected examinations. In addition, the department will be updating rule language to provide greater specificity in terminology as it relates to standard setting and passing scores.