If you hold a three-year temporary certificate, you will
need to provide evidence to the Certification Department
that you have demonstrated Mastery of General Knowledge
by the 2nd year of your temporary certificate. This is a state statute and
is required for employment for all full-time instructional
teaching positions throughout the state of Florida.
- 2010-13 Need evidence by
June 30, 2012
- 2011-14 Need evidence by
June 30, 2013
Mastery of General Knowledge may be demonstrated by one
of the following methods:
- Passing scores on the General Knowledge Test of
the FTCE
- Passing scores on the CLAST earned prior to July
1, 2002
- A valid, standard certificate from another US
state or territory
- A valid National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards certificate
- A
valid Passport to Teaching Certificate from ABCTE
-
Documentation of two semesters full-time, faculty
position, college teaching experience
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We realize that not everyone with a three-year temporary
certificate will need to complete this requirement; however,
if you are one of those individuals required to do so, we
encourage you to register to take the General Knowledge
exam as soon as possible. Please access the website at
www.fl.nesinc.com
for information on registration. You can also
link
here for additional information.
You will need to read and complete all requirements specified
on your Official Statement of Status of Eligibility Letter
(SOE) from the Department of Education to be eligible for
your five-year professional certificate. For information
on the SOE, please click on the appropriate link:
Your specific requirements for the professional certificate
may include the following:
Florida
Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE):
- The Florida General Knowledge Test (GK)
- The Professional Knowledge Test (PED)
- The Subject Area Examination(s) (SAE)
- Specified educational coursework
- Completion of a Florida approved Professional Education
Competence demonstration system
- Practical Teaching Experience Requirement
Valid Teacher's Certificate
