Temporary Certification
Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists.
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Temp to Pro Upgrade Requirements
The Lake County Schools Certification Team is committed to supporting you as you move through your personalized Certification requirements.
The Official Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by the FLDOE outlines the specific remaining requirements for issuance of a Florida Educator’s Certificate. Please review YOUR Statement of Eligibility as this is your resource to know what requirements are needed to upgrade to a Professional Certificate.
For issuance of a Professional Educator's Certificate valid for five years, the requirements below must be satisfied.
For additional questions regarding your upgrade requirements, please email our Certification Team. We welcome and encourage it! Certification is complex and every situation is unique. We want you to get the correct information to make the best decisions.