Military to Teacher Certification Program
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The Frame
Veterans meeting specific criteria can now obtain a five-year, teaching certificate to work in Florida school districts, provided they are assigned a mentor for their first two years of employment.
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Military Veterans
Veterans meeting specific service and education criteria may apply for a temporary teaching certificate.
Florida School Districts
Districts are required to assign mentors to teachers hired through this program for their first two years of employment.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Veterans must have at least 48 months of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge or medical separation.
- Applicants must have at least 60 college credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Applicants must pass a Florida subject-area examination.
- The temporary teaching certificate is valid for five years and is nonrenewable.
- Applicants must be employed by a Florida school district or charter school.
- Applicants must clear a background screening.
- Military spouses and family members are not eligible for this specific pathway.
- Applicants must complete a waiver request for Military Certification Fees before applying.
- School districts must assign a mentor to teachers hired under this program for at least their first two years.
- Mentors must be certified, have at least three years of PreK-12 teaching experience, and have received an effective or highly effective evaluation in the previous year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are military spouses eligible for this program?
How long is the temporary teaching certificate valid?
What are the requirements for a mentor assigned to these teachers?
Why It Matters
Veterans meeting specific criteria can now obtain a five-year, teaching certificate to work in Florida school districts, provided they are assigned a mentor for their first two years of employment.
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Alternative Certification Pathway
The state is shifting toward allowing military service experience to substitute for traditional teacher preparation requirements.
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