A comprehensive library guide for Bachelor's Degrees: Early Childhood Education & Exceptional Student Education, 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 Certification
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.
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 Standards
National 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 & Measurement
The 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 Foundation
The 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):
Professional Organizations
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.7 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. The AFT represents approximately 80,000 early childhood educators and nearly 250,000 retiree members.
Association for Educational Communications & Technology
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of instructional designers, educators and professionals who provide leadership and advise policy makers in order to sustain a continuous effort to enrich teaching and learning. Seizing opportunities to raise awareness and leverage technology, our members may be found around the world in colleges and universities, in the Armed Forces and industry, in museums, libraries, and hospitals, and in the many places where educational change is underway. Our research and scholarly activity contribute to the knowledge base in the field of Learning. We are on the cutting edge of new developments and innovations in research and application.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.
Florida Education Association (FEA)
The Florida Education Association represents more than 250,000 teachers and education staff professional in Florida’s 67 school districts. For over a century, the FEA has been the leading advocate of raising the quality of education in Florida’s public schools, and of increasing the dignity and status of all teachers and education staff professionals.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
National Education Association (NEA)
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Professional Educators Network of Florida (PEN)
Professional Educators Network of Florida (PEN) is a professional organization for teachers and support staff throughout the state of Florida. PEN offers liability protections, legal representation, professional development and networking opportunities for educators in the Sunshine State.
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, U.S. history, and in Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL).
National Council on Measurement in Education
NCME is the professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement. Includes links to related sites.
