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Internship Certification Pathway

Internship Certification Pathway

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Temporary Teacher Internship Certificate is for individuals who are enrolled in a state-approved teacher preparation program and have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. To qualify, individuals must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet the requirements of Section 1012.56(2)(a),(b),(d),(e),(f), F.S.
  • Must hold a valid official statement of status of eligibility as specified in Section 1012.56(1), F.S., which reflects that the applicant has satisfied specialization requirements.
  • Must be enrolled in a state-approved teacher preparation program under Section 1004.04, F.S., and Rule 6A-5.066, F.A.C.
  • Must complete the subject area content requirements specified in state board rule or demonstrate mastery of subject area knowledge as provided in Section 1012.56(5), F.S.
  • Must earn a passing score on a Florida subject area examination for bachelor’s level subjects which demonstrates mastery of subject area knowledge.
  • May only submit the application for the subject in which you are seeking certification.
    • Cannot submit an application for endorsements.
  • Must have earned a minimum of 60 college credits with a 2.5 grade point average on an official transcript per Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C.
  • Must satisfy the fingerprint requirement.
  • Must be actively completing the required program field experience or internship at a public school.

Steps to Apply

1. Login or create an account to complete the online application.

  • Existing users should login. New users will need to create an account.
  • Under the Start a New Application heading, select Bureau of Educator Certification from the first drop-down menu, then Temporary Internship Certificate Application from the second drop-down menu. Click the blue “Select” button to begin the application.

2. Submit official transcripts reflecting at least 60 college credits.

  • The preferred way to submit official transcripts is through one of these secure electronic transmission systems: FASTER or SPEEDE. You will need to contact your registrar’s office to request that they send your transcript through either one of these systems.
  • If the college or university you attended does not participate in FASTER or SPEEDE, an original paper transcript must be mailed to our office at the address below.
  • Our office does not accept transcripts via email.

Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 201
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

3. Email TeacherInternshipCertification@fldoe.org for instructions on submitting the following additional documentation:

  • A letter on institution letterhead documenting enrollment in a state-approved teacher preparation program with an in-progress field experience or internship at a public school.

For additional guidance on this pathway, please email teacher internship certifcation.

Florida Department of Education Internship Certification Pathway Website