Florida Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification A Guide for the Florida State-Approved Program Graduate 2013 Florida Educator Certification

4 Steps to Certification Submit a Complete Application Package Receive an Official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) Obtain Employment in a Florida School Submit Fingerprints 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Step 1: Submit Complete Application Package The online CG-10 Application Form at http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/apply.asp Official transcript that shows degree conferral and Florida State-Approved Program completion statement Processing fee of $75.00 per subject (Example: Elementary Education + ESOL Endorsement = $150) Passing FTCE Score Reports are automatically transmitted electronically to the Bureau of Educator Certification 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Step 2: Official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) Bureau of Educator Certification’s official evaluation for a certificate Mailed to you at the address currently on file Valid for 3 years from date prepared Used to pursue employment as a Florida educator 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Step 3: Obtain Employment Submit employment application to Florida school district/s where you would like to work Submit a copy of the SOE as part of your employment application When you are hired, the school district will submit a request to issue your certificate to the Bureau of Educator Certification 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Step 4: Submit Fingerprints School district will take your fingerprints Fingerprints are submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint reports are submitted to the Bureau of Educator Certification 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Step 4: Submit Fingerprints No Criminal History Record: Certificate is issued Criminal History Record: File is referred to Office of Professional Practices Services (PPS) PPS may request additional documentation If documents are not submitted within 90 days of request, application and SOE are voided and fee is forfeited PPS makes recommendation to Commissioner who makes final decision on issuing certificate 2013 Florida Educator Certification

REVIEW: 4 Steps to Certification Submit a Complete Application Package Receive an Official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) Obtain Employment in a Florida School Submit Fingerprints 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Obtaining Information Bureau of Educator Certification Home Page: www.fldoe.org/edcert Florida Department of Education Home Page: www.fldoe.org Bureau of Educator Certification E-mail: edcert@fldoe.org Bureau of Educator Certification Phone Numbers 800.445.6739 (Toll-free in United States) 850.245.5049

Obtaining Information Bureau of Educator Certification Office Visitor Center Turlington Building: 325 West Gaines Street, Room 201 No Appointments – Walk-in basis only Open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Certification Information Submit certification documents Apply online at computer station Speak with a specialist 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Obtaining Information Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) www.fl.nesinc.com Toll-free phone number: 866.613.3281 2013 Florida Educator Certification

Florida Educator Certification Congratulations, Graduates! 2013 Florida Educator Certification