Click the following link for Reading Endorsement information.

Reading Endorsement

Steps to Apply to Add the Reading Endorsement

IMPORTANT: Add your TEACHING EXPERIENCE on the application. If you do not include your teaching experience, the state will not be able to review for eligibility. The District CANNOT submit experience. Experience at the Elementary level needs to be listed as 'Elementary Ed'. Reading experience at the Middle or High levels need to be listed as 'Reading'.

1. Login to your VERSA account to submit an online application.

Login to your VERSA Account

2. From the Quick Start Menu application drop down, choose the appropriate application type.

If using a combination of TEACHING EXPERIENCE, COLLEGE COURSES, and/or in-services to apply for the Reading Endorsement:
- choose the application type "Addition of Subject to Educator Professional Certificate".
- choose 'Endorsement/Reading' as the subject to add (NOT K-12/Reading)
- MUST include your TEACHING EXPERIENCE when submitting your application.
- submit the $75 fee directly to the Florida Department of Education through the application process
- The FLDOE will evaluate all transcripts on file and teaching experience provided. You will receive a Statement of Eligibility outlining any remaining requirements needed to satisfy components of the Reading Endorsement.

If you have completed ALL 5 reading competencies or have passed the Reading K-12 Subject Area Exam:
- choose the "District Add Endorsement" application
- Do not add more than one subject per application
- submit the $75 fee directly to Lake County Schools. Click the PAY button below to submit the application fee online.

District Add Endorsement Application Fee: $75 per subject area

Click Here to submit the application fee to Human Resources. Application Fee:

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