Teacher Certification, Endorsement, & Compliance

Information and Resources

Teacher Certification

Teacher Certification/Endorsement/Compliance

• Teacher Certification-Endorsement Compliance Handbook
• Steps to Become a Teacher
• Certified, Qualified and Highly Qualified Definitions
• Exceptional Student Education Service Scheduling Model Continuum

Endorsement

• Plan for ESOL District Compliance

No Child Left Behind

• Verification of Highly Qualified Out of State HOUSSE Plan
• Verification of Highly Qualified Out of State Subject Area Exam

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CERTIFICATION:

Inquiries regarding current instructional and para professional applicants or current employees - Please email lois.schuck@polk-fl.net OR annissa.wilfalk@polk-fl.net with the applicant's name and Applicant Reference Number (ARN) or the employee's name and SAP #.

Inquiries regarding certificate add-on applications and expiring teaching certificates - Please email Karen Pfister at karen.pfister@pollk-fl.net with the employee's name and SAP#.

The Teacher Advisor

The Teacher Advisor is a monthly newsletter committed to keeping Polk County School teachers informed and advised of areas of interest and concern relating to Teacher Certification, Endorsement and Compliance.

Volume 3

• June 2012 Volume 3 Issue 3 MGIC, Transfers and ESE Updates
• December 2011, Volume 3 Issue 2 MGIC - Repeal and Grandfathering
• August 2011, Volume 3 Issue 1 MGIC; Aesop (Substitute Calling System); Advanced Degree Information

Volume 2

• March 2010, Volume 2 Issue 1 Out of Field Information
• June 2010, Volume 2 Issue 2 ESE; Course Code Directory
• January 2011, Volume 2 Issue 3 Transfer; Adding and Renewing Teaching Certificates; Aesop (Substitute Calling System) Q&A

Volume 1

• May 2009, Volume 1 Issue 1 Compliance Issues; Out of Field Deadlines and Consequences
• August 2009, Volume 1 Issue 2 Renewing a Professional Certificate
• December 2009, Volume 1 Issue 3 Compliance Assurance Plan Unveiled

Aesop Substitute Calling System

Aesop is a service that allows Substitute Teachers to find a classroom to substitute for on a daily basis. If you have questions or need assistance using the Aesop, please call 863-534-0781.

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