Early Childhood Education & Educator Preparation Institute
A comprehensive library guide for the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program, the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), and Teacher Recertification.
Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE)The FELE is designed to measure prospective school administrators’ achievement of the benchmarks established by the Florida State Board of Education as stated in Rule 6A-4.00821, F.A.C., and published in the Competencies and Skills Required for Certification in Educational Leadership in Florida.
Florida Educator CertificationThe 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.
Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE)The purpose of the Florida Teacher Certification examinations (FTCE) is to ensure that all teacher candidates demonstrate the necessary content and pedagogical knowledge necessary to effectively instruct students in Florida.
National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsNational Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.
FLDOE Division of Accountability, Research & MeasurementThe Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement (ARM) provides education information to inform policy and support high standards that will continually improve student achievement and opportunities throughout Florida’s PK-20 education system
Kids Count- Annie E. Casey FoundationThe Annie E. Casey Foundation regularly publishes research and policy reports, including the KIDS COUNT Data Book, based on data featured on its KIDS COUNT Data Center.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally. The structure and activities of the center are as follows (click below for staff listings for each program):
