Florida Administrative Code

(1) A bachelor's or higher degree with certification in an academic class coverage; and, (2) Eighteen (18) semester hours in American Sign Language to include three (3) semester hours in each area specified below: (a) First and second language acquisition; (b) Linguistics of Amer…

(1) A bachelor's or higher degree with certification in another subject; and, (2) Fifteen (15) semester hours in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to include credit in each of the areas specified below: (a) Methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (…

A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in English to speakers of Other Languages shall satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in English to speakers of Other Languages (Grades K-12). Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 …

The competencies and indicators required for approval of educator preparation programs pursuant to Rule 6A-5.066, F.A.C., and for district in-service add-on programs pursuant to Section 1012.575, F.S., for the Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), are con…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in educational media or library science; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in educational media or library science to include credit in the areas speci…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in mathematics or middle grades mathematics; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with eighteen (18) semester hours in mathematics to include credit in the areas specified below: (a) Cal…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in mathematics; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in mathematics to include the areas specified below: (a) Six (6) semester hours in calculus; (b) Cred…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in music; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in music to include the areas specified below: (a) Credit in applied music at the upper-division level; (b)…

(1) Certification in another subject; and, (2) Nine (9) semester hours in athletic coaching to include the areas specified below: (a) Three (3) semester hours in care and prevention of athletic injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use including performance enhancing drugs…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with a teacher education major in physical education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in physical education to include the areas specified below: (a) Twelve (12) semester hours in instructi…

(1) Plan One. A master's or higher degree with a graduate major in reading; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in reading to include the areas specified below: (a) Six (6) semester hours in foundations of reading instruction to include …

Candidates must have a bachelor's or higher degree with certification in an academic, degreed vocational, administrative, or specialty class coverage; and one of the following options: (1) Fifteen (15) semester hours in reading coursework based upon scientifically based reading r…

(1) To be eligible to receive a literacy coach endorsement, an individual shall satisfy each of the following requirements: (a) Hold a valid professional certificate in any certification coverage and be endorsed in reading under Rule 6A-4.0292, F.A.C., or certified in Reading K-1…

(1) Plan One. A doctorate degree with a specialization in school psychology which includes a twelve-hundred (1200-hour), supervised internship with at least six-hundred (600) hours completed in an elementary or secondary school setting; or (2) Plan Two. A degree from a specialist…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in general science or middle grades general science; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with eighteen (18) semester hours in science with associated laboratory experiences to include c…

(1) Specialization requirements for biology. (a) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in biology; or (b) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in science, to include twenty-one (21) semester hours in bio…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in social science, middle grades social science or middle grades social studies; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with eighteen (18) semester hours in social science or social studie…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, philosophy, sociology, economics, or psychology. (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in social science or soc…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in drama; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in drama to include credit in the areas specified below: (a) Theater history; (b) Acting; (c) Theory and pr…

A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in humanities shall satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in humanities (grades K-12). Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 F…

(1) Plan One. A master's or higher degree with a graduate major in social work that includes three-hundred (300) hours or more of field placement in a K-12 school setting from a program accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education or accredited in accordance with t…

(1) A master's or higher degree or the advanced occupational level of training; (2) Verification of completion of three (3) years of teaching experience in career and technical education as specified in paragraph 6A-4.002(5)(a), F.A.C.; (3) A valid professional certificate with c…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in agriculture or agriculture education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in agriculture to include credit in four of the areas specified below: (a) S…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in business education or business administration; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in business education or business administration to include credit …

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in family and consumer science or home economics; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in family and consumer science or home economics to include credit …

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in engineering or technology education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in engineering or technology education to include credit in four (4) of the t…

(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate major in marketing or distributive education; or (2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in marketing to include the areas specified below: (a) Fifteen (15) semester …

(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for the annual evaluation of instructional personnel and school administrators pursuant to Section 1012.34, F.S., by establishing criteria and implementing procedures for the school district systems; delineating the re…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide districts choosing to use the formulas for measuring student learning growth approved by the commissioner with a framework for using and interpreting scores in school district instructional personnel evaluation systems developed…

Just cause" means cause that is legally sufficient. Each of the charges upon which just cause for a dismissal action against specified school personnel may be pursued are set forth in Sections 1012.33 and 1012.335, F.S. In fulfillment of these laws, the basis for each such charge…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish and articulate Florida's expectations for effective educators. These evidence-based standards serve as the foundational framework for educator preparation programs, certification requirements, educator evaluation systems…

This rule sets forth the requirements and implementation of the approval process for each type of teacher preparation program offered by a Florida provider as set forth in Sections 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.552, and 1012.56(8), F.S. (1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, th…

(1) Purpose. Pursuant to Sections (ss.) 1012.551, 1012.552, 1004.04(2), and 1004.85, F.S., this rule sets forth the Uniform Core Curricula and outlines the requirements for foundational courses that must be included in all state-approved teacher preparation programs. A proper edu…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to implement the Teacher Apprenticeship Program to provide an alternative pathway to enter the teaching profession as set forth in Section 1012.555, Florida Statutes (F.S.). (2) Definitions. In this rule, the following definitions apply: (…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for school district professional learning systems, pursuant to Section 1012.98, Florida Statutes (F.S.), by establishing standards for high-quality professional learning; outlining the required content for school distr…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for professional learning catalogs, formerly known as master inservice plans, pursuant to Section 1012.98, Florida Statutes (F.S.), by outlining the requirements for catalog components; setting submission, amendment, a…

(1) The purpose of this rule is to set forth the requirements for reactivating an educator's professional or non-renewable temporary certificate that has been placed in an inactive status pursuant to Section 1012.56(7)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 6A-4.004, F.A.C., by providing…

(1) Purpose and Structure of the Standards. (a) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish Florida's expectations for school counselors. These standards inform the foundation for school counseling preparation programs, educator certification requirements, professiona…

(1) Purpose and Structure of the Standards. (a) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to establish Florida's expectations for effective school administrators. These evidence-based standards form the foundation for school leadership preparation programs, educator certificatio…

This rule sets forth the requirements and implementation of the approval process for each type of school leadership program offered by a Florida postsecondary institution or public school district, charter school, or charter management organization. (1) Definitions. For the purpo…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to set forth requirements for adult general education programs operated by school districts, community-based organizations and Florida College System institutions, including enrollment critieria, determination of educational functioning le…

(1) The award of high school credits to adults on the basis of prescribed work completed in the adult education program of the district school board or Florida College System Institution Board of Trustees shall be based on demonstrated mastery of the student performance standards…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for the Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education (GATE) Program, which is designed to provide students with alternative pathways to graduation and postsecondary education, with a focus on career readiness a…

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1003.435, F.S., the Commissioner shall award a State of Florida High School Diploma to a candidate who meets all of the following requirements: (a) Takes at least one (1) exam of the 2014 GED® Test at a testing center in Florida approve…

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1003.4286, F.S., the Commissioner may award a standard high school diploma to an honorably discharged veteran who meets the following requirements: (a) Left a public or non-public school located in any state prior to graduation and ente…

(1) The Commissioner may award a standard high school diploma to eligible persons previously confined to the Dozier School for Boys or Okeechobee School who meet the following requirements: (a) Received compensation pursuant to section 16.63, Florida Statutes, as verified by the …

The Department of Education shall award a State of Florida High School Performance-Based Diploma pursuant to Section 1003.435, F.S., to a candidate who meets all of the requirements of the Performance-Based Exit Option Model, as prescribed herein. (1) General and Administrative C…