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Alternative Certification

Alternative Certification. How to move from a temporary certificate to a professional certificate in Santa Rosa County School District. Pathways to Move from a Temporary to a Professional Certificate. How did you get here?

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Alternative Certification

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  1. Alternative Certification How to move from a temporary certificate to a professional certificate in Santa Rosa County School District

  2. Pathways to Move from a Temporary to a Professional Certificate • How did you get here? • Bachelor’s Degree in something other than education and passed a Subject Area Exam • Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in the Content Area • Bachelor’s Degree with a Valid Certificate Issued by ABCTE • Bachelor’s Degree with Required Courses and a 2.5 GPA in the content Area

  3. What’s next on the pathway? • What do I do now? • Pass all parts of the General Knowledge Exam – should occur during 1st year • This includes 4 parts: • Essay – 1 Written • English Language Skills – 40 questions • Reading – 40 questions • Mathematics – 45 questions • Pass the Florida Professional Education Test – Three Years to Complete * It is possible to continue to teach if you don’t pass the GK your first year but this requires additional mentoring for one year. The Professional Education Test may also be waived if you receive a Highly Effective evaluation during the year prior to applying for your professional certificate.

  4. Moving Along….. • HR will enroll you in the Florida Professional Development Certification Program • Assigned a district level Mentor/Coach • Requires online courses and additional observations with on-site peer educators and administrators. • Requires weekly participation in various mentoring activities GOOD NEWS!! This program is FREE as opposed to the many other options that are available AND your mentor/coach is a Santa Rosa County teacher!

  5. Alternative Certification Quick Reference

  6. Your Go To People in CertificationKim Berry – Elementary – 983-5034berryk@santarosa.k12.fl.usTerri Powell – Secondary – 983-5037powellt@santarosa.k12.fl.us Liz West, Director of Human Resources 983-5108 weste@santarosa.k12.fl.us

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