Step 1 Apply for a Temporary Teaching Certificate with ...

Individuals who have a four-year college degree or higher, hold a temporary teaching certificate in the state of Florida, and hold a full time classroom position in Orange County, qualify to enroll in the alternative certification program called Professional Development Certification Program (PDCP). Below I have included information that will help you apply for a temporary certificate, in using the OCPS online application process, and information regarding the PDCP which supports coursework needed for noneducation majors who are career changers transitioning to teaching.

Step 1 ? Apply for a Temporary Teaching Certificate with State of Florida

You begin by applying for a temporary certificate with the State of Florida at . When all application materials are received, the state will send a letter of eligibility with specific requirements you need to fulfill before and after you begin teaching. This step may take up to 4-6 weeks. If your Statement of Eligibility indicates that you are eligible for a temporary certificate, you may begin applying for open teaching positions. You may be required to take a subject area test before receiving your temporary certificate. Information on subject area tests can be found on the FLDOE website at fl..

Step 2 ? Applying for Positions

With your Statement of Eligibility and/or temporary certificate from the State of Florida, the second step is to set up an account in the OCPS web-based application system (). You will fill out your user profile, which may include a resume, job history, education (transcripts), and detailed information about you and your work experience. Here you will need to include your Statement of Eligibility from the State of Florida. Once you have completed your profile, you may search and apply for teaching job with OCPS.

Step 3 ? PDCP

If you need coursework to obtain your professional teaching certificate, this will be indicated on your Statement of Eligibility. Once you have a teaching position in Orange County, you may enroll in PDCP. To enroll in PDCP, you must attend an orientation session and submit a signed application. PDCP coursework fulfills the coursework requirements needed to earn your professional certificate. The PDCP program is designed to take approximately 18 months to complete, and must be completed within the validity period of your temporary certificate. The program includes coursework and a portfolio of tasks that allow you to demonstrate your competency of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). When you complete the PDCP, you can apply for your professional teaching certificate.

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