What is the Professional Educator Competence Program Anyway?

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.

Your Statement of Status Eligibility (SOE) Letter gives a list of uniform requirements that all teachers in the state of Florida, even the career changers must fulfill in order to get a Professional Certificate.

The PEC Program is noted on your SOE, and it allows you to fulfill your requirement for an educational internship with mentoring while you are actively working as a teacher. You will be assigned a mentor generally at your school who will guide and coach you as you learn the teacher ropes. PEC is required and does not take the place of the courses or tests listed on your SOE.

The pathway from a temporary certificate to a professional certificate is a tricky one. Don't waste your time and money on things you don't need. Do only what is needed!

I would love to help you create the perfect individualized pathway for you. Contact me at TCRFlorida863@gmail.com for more assistance.

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*Always check with official sources before making career decisions. The Florida Department of Education and other appropriate official agencies are the final authorities regarding certification requirements.