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Serving nearly 2.8 million students, 4,400 public schools, and 28 colleges, the Florida Department of Education serves its citizens and communities through early learning programs, K-12 and higher education, skills training, and career development.
The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools.
The Quick Start Menu provides you a choice of options available based on your current Florida certification record. For new applicants, you may Start a New Application for the available Florida certifications issued via the Bureau of Educator Certification: Evaluation of eligibility for Educator Certification
Student achievement is rising, graduation rates are improving and the achievement gap is shrinking. The Florida Department of Education takes an active role in ensuring students have a variety of education options that help prepare them for success in college, career and life.
The Florida Department of Education provides resources to school districts, universities and educators to help ensure that the state's educational workforce becomes highly effective in improving student achievement.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring a high-quality educational experience for all students and providing Florida's teachers and principals the training and tools they need to increase student achievement.
Please use the selectors above to navigate to a school, district, or state report card. There is also an option to navigate to the school mapping and comparison tool. The Know Your Schools home page acts as a portal with organized topics and links to help you get to help you locate information.
