{"id":7633,"date":"2024-03-20T14:08:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moreland.edu\/?p=7633"},"modified":"2024-04-08T16:41:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T20:41:01","slug":"your-step-by-step-guide-to-become-a-florida-teacher-in-2024-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moreland.edu\/resources\/blog-insights\/your-step-by-step-guide-to-become-a-florida-teacher-in-2024-2-2","title":{"rendered":"Your Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Florida Teacher in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The start of a new year offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect, reevaluate, and revamp your career. If you\u2019re ready to make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others, becoming a teacher in Florida might be the perfect new career for you. Even better, taking action on a few simple steps can help you change your career and become a certified teacher in Florida in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There Are Perks<\/span> to Teaching in Florida.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

See why Florida is popular among aspiring and current teachers in our infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The foundation for becoming a Florida teacher in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Know the requirements for becoming a teacher in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To become a certified teacher in Florida in 2024, you first need to understand the requirements for certification. The state requires teachers to hold a bachelor\u2019s degree equal to that of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S and submit an initial application for teacher certification to the Bureau of Educator Certification<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, you\u2019ll receive an official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) that states your eligibility for certification and provides a customized list of requirements needed to secure full certification in Florida. In addition to other requirements outlined in your SOE, you\u2019ll need to complete an educator preparation institute (EPI) program like Moreland University\u2019s TEACH-NOW program<\/a>, which can be completed in as little as nine months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also likely need to complete educator certification examinations like the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)<\/a>, fingerprint and background screening, and a completed certification application showing you completed the requirements outlined in your SOE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specific requirements for teacher certification in Florida can vary based on the type of certification and the grade level or subject area you intend to teach. To discuss the requirements from your SOE or discuss next steps in your teacher certification journey, schedule a free no-obligation conversation with a Moreland University admissions representative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download Moreland University\u2019s \u201cGuide to Teacher Certification in Florida\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attain a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited college or university<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like we mentioned in the prior section, Florida teaching certifications require a bachelor\u2019s degree equal to that of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. For those with an international degree, you\u2019ll want to order an independent review prepared by a transcript evaluation agency<\/a> to determine if your degree is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to become a certified teacher in Florida, you\u2019ll need to have attained your bachelor\u2019s degree \u2014 but that degree does not<\/em> need to be in education or from an initial teacher preparation (ITP) program<\/a>. It does, however, change your steps to teacher certification in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ve detailed both paths to certification so you can chart your unique journey to becoming a Florida teacher this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the 8-step pocket guide to Florida teacher certification.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to become a Florida teacher in 2024 if your Bachelor\u2019s degree IS NOT in education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a teacher in Florida might seem like a lot of work, especially if your bachelor\u2019s degree is not from a state-approved ITP program<\/a>. But the reality is that you can get into the classroom and make a difference as a Florida teacher this year. Here are the key steps you need to know to become a Florida teacher in 2024: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Determine your teacher eligibility in Florida with an official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To determine if you are eligible to teach in Florida at the grade level and subject area(s) you desire, you\u2019ll need to send a complete application package<\/a> to the Bureau of Educator Certification requesting a Florida certificate. For those interested in multiple subjects, it\u2019s worth noting that there is a processing fee determined by each requested subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once your application has been reviewed, you\u2019ll receive an official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE)<\/a> that\u2019s valid for three years. This Official Statement lets you know if you are eligible for temporary certification in your requested subject area and provides you with a customized list of requirements to become fully certified as a teacher in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s important to note that your educator preparation institute (EPI) program<\/a> start date cannot begin before you receive an Official SOE indicating you are eligible for the listed certification subject area and grade level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    My Official Statement of Status Eligibility states I\u2019m eligible for certification. Now what? <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re found \u201celigible\u201d for a certificate, you\u2019ll need to complete the listed requirements before the expiration date to become fully certified. Those eligible for temporary certification can get into the classroom even sooner and gain real-world teaching experience while working on the requirements for full teacher certification in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My SOE found me \u201cnot eligible\u201d for teacher certification in Florida. Now what? <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re found \u201cnot eligible\u201d for a certificate, don\u2019t panic. Your SOE will provide options for completing the necessary requirements for certification eligibility. When you\u2019ve completed the steps for temporary certification (as outlined in your SOE), you\u2019ll need to send documentation to the Bureau of Educator Certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From there, your application will be scheduled for reevaluation, and you\u2019ll receive a revised SOE indicating you are eligible for a Florida certificate. Then you can seek employment in a Florida elementary or secondary school.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Complete an educator preparation institute (EPI) program  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you don\u2019t have a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree in education from a state-approved program that provides eligibility for teacher certification, you\u2019ll need to complete a state-approved EPI program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If your goal is to become a fully certified teacher in Florida by the end of 2024, you\u2019ll want to take note of various program details. Program quality is an obvious factor, but you\u2019ll also want to consider program start dates, flexibility, and costs if you hope to become a certified Florida teacher by the end of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Moreland University\u2019s TEACH-NOW online certification preparation program<\/a> is an affordable, flexible, and proven EPI program option that can be completed in 9 months. And with the program\u2019s monthly start dates and reasonable tuition, it\u2019s [almost] unbelievably easy to complete your EPI program by the end of the year. Start even earlier and you\u2019ll be able to finish your EPI program requirement while also having time to complete other requirements outlined in your SOE \u2014 helping you become a certified teacher in Florida in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Pass the required educator certification examinations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        To become a fully certified teacher in Florida, you\u2019ll need to pass the required certification exams. These exams, called the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)<\/a> or the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE)<\/a>, are conducted by the Bureau of Postsecondary Assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re looking to obtain your first teaching certification, you\u2019ll likely need to pass the FTCE<\/a>, which includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n