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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program prepares over 200 new educators for South Florida schools

More than 200 new educators have completed the Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) to fill teaching vacancies across South Florida. These participants will begin full-time teaching roles in the upcoming school year.

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Why It Matters

The program aims to address a local shortage of approximately 300 teachers by providing certification and testing reimbursement to new educators.

Key Facts

  • Over 200 new educators completed the Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP).
  • The program provides reimbursement for general knowledge and certification testing costs.
  • Local officials estimate a shortage of approximately 300 teachers in the community.
  • Broward County Public Schools begin the new school year on Monday, Aug. 10.
  • Miami-Dade Public Schools begin the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • The program is intended to continue operating for future years.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUnited Way Miami“Partner organization involved in addressing teacher shortages.”locationBroward County Public Schools“School district starting classes on Aug. 10.”organizationAchieve Miami“Nonprofit organization that operates the Teacher Accelerator Program.”personSymeria Hudson“President and CEO of United Way Miami.”locationMiami-Dade Public Schools“School district starting classes on Aug. 13.”personAlexis Robinson“A new educator who completed the TAP program.”