There are many ways to become a certified teacher in Florida.  The FGCU College of Education has included web pages that will provide specific information for you depending on your education and experience.  Please visit this website:   http://coe.fgcu.edu/teachercertification.html     For more information on paths to Florida teacher certification, click on the FL Department of Education - Certification website at  [...]

The Teacher Immersion Program (TIP), a state-approved program accepts those who dream of becoming teachers and miraculously turns them into well-qualified, competent teachers.  Upon completion of TIP, you are eligible for the Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate.  TIP includes six instructional modules, three graduate courses, an internship, classroom observation opportunitites, an electronic portfolio requirement, and numerous specialized workshops to fully [...]