Serving nearly 2.8 million students, 4,400 public schools, and 28 colleges, the Florida Department of Education serves its citizens and communities through early learning programs, K-12 and higher education, skills training, and career development.

Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists.

The Quick Start Menu provides you a choice of options available based on your current Florida certification record. For new applicants, you may Start a New Application for the available Florida certifications issued via the Bureau of Educator Certification: Evaluation of …

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) is the state education agency of Florida. It governs public education and manages funding and testing for local educational agencies (school boards). It is headquartered in the Turlington Building (named for former education commissioner Ralph Turlington) in Tallahassee. [1]

1 day ago · If the U.S. Department of Education were eliminated, as President Donald Trump has promised, Florida’s education system could face significant shifts. With the state assuming more control over ...

Additionally, in April 2021, the U.S. Department of Education approved Florida's Amended ESSA Waiver (PDF) for Report Card requirements related to certain assessments and accountability for the 2020-21 school year.

6 days ago · Florida's education department says it will comply with a new federal directive to allow immigration enforcement into schools. The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that created ...

2 days ago · Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough. DeSantis has asked for a record $1.5 billion for teacher pay, an increase of about $246 million. He’s also asked for about $1.7 billion for early childhood education.

Your Florida Resources. The Florida Department of Education has the following web pages for more information: Bureau of Educator Certification; FTCE/FELE: At a Glance; FTCE Information for Teachers; FELE Information for Administrators; Certification Fee Waivers

2 days ago · Trump looks to abolish Dept. of Education – what does it do for Florida schools? Last year, Broward County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools received about $1 billion, combined, from the ...