Many teachers on a Temporary Certificate are surprised to learn that there may be ways to meet the Professional Education Test (PET) requirement without taking the PET. Whether this is an option for you depends on factors such as your teacher evaluation results and how you complete your college coursework requirements listed on your Statement of Status Eligibility (SOE).

Be mindful that the General Knowledge Test Waiver will only work for a few people in a few very specific cases! Check with your district early in your process to ensure you qualify. Be mindful that the General Knowledge Test Waiver will only work for a few people in a few very specific cases! Check with your district early in your process to ensure you qualify.

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Starting on July 1, 2024, Florida teachers may qualify for a waiver of certain certification and exam fees.

If you already have a master’s degree, you may be able to earn certification in Educational Leadership without completing another full degree program. In some cases, you may only need to complete a few courses and pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).

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The Florida Legislature requires that all teachers in the state have met certain uniform requirements. If you are a career changer you are permitted to complete those requirements while you are on a five-year temporary certificate.

If you're reading this, you have either read that you need a Professional Educator Competence Program (PEC) or you are participating in a PEC Program and you have no idea of why.