DO I NEED the 20 Hours of Ed Leadserhip Points for Certification Renewal?
Starting with renewals in 2025, as per Section 1012.585(3)(g) F.S. and 6A-4.0051, FAC, ANYONE with the following areas on their Florida Teaching Certificate MUST earn a minimum 20 hours of professional learning credits “in Florida’s educational leadership standards” (FELS):
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- Educational Leadership, 6A-4.0082, F.A.C
- School Principal, 6A-4.0083, F.A.C
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HOW CAN I EARN the 20 Hours of Ed Leadership Points for Certification Renewal? (You need 20 FELS Points EVERY five years)
*Please Note* You may only earn credit ONCE for any course!
Throughout the school year there will be varied opportunities to participate in learning opportunities that may count towards the 20 FELS points needed to renew your teaching certificate.
You should always check your SJCSD PL Transcript to make sure you have not previously taken a course. The quick way to tell if the learning opportunity counts is to look at the Course Name which is a 7-Digit number. If the 7-Digit number is followed by an L, then the course counts.
The following are specific courses that have been identified to help you fulfill this requirement:
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Student Support Services Project Independent Courses Online
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Section 504: Online Introductory Course This Course aligns to FELS: Standard 4: Student Learning and Continuous School Improvement: Effective educational leaders enable continuous improvement to promote the academic success and well-being of all students. Standard 5: Learning Environment: Effective educational leaders cultivate a caring, rigorous, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of all students.
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Complete directly through SSSP: 1. Click here: Section 504 2. Complete: Overview, Pre-Test, 10 Modules, Post-Test 3. Receive the Certificate of Completion 4. Complete a Professional Learning Log to reflect on your learning from the course 5. Submit the Certificate of Completion and completed Professional Learning Log to the Professional Learning Department by uploading into BusinessPlus Professional Learning Log folder |
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BEESS/FDLRS: Professional Learning Alternatives Independent Courses Online |
https://fl-pla.org |
Building Inclusive Schools This Course aligns to FELS:
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1. Go to: https://fl-pla.org/ 2. Go to: Independent Courses 3. Click: Sign In (If you don’t have a FDLRS account, click Register and create a free account) 4. Scroll through: Course Catalog 5. Click: Leadership and scroll to Building Inclusive Schools 6. Click: Enroll 6. Complete the course online 7. Complete the written task(s) 8. Submit the written task and the verification form to your Principal/Supervisor for review 9. Upload the signed verification form as your last assignment into the course 10. Complete the Course Survey 11. Save your Certificate of Completion 12. Submit the Certificate of Completion to the Professional Learning Department by uploading into BusinessPlus Certificates folder *These courses may be taken at any time throughout the school year. |
Both- Non-employees should register under the last position they had and align to SJCSD |
BEESS/FDLRS: Professional Learning Alternatives Independent Courses Online |
https://fl-pla.org |
Child Outcomes Summary Process This Course aligns to FELS:
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Both- Non-employees should register under the last position they had and align to SJCSD |
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BEESS/FDLRS: Professional Learning Alternatives Independent Courses Online |
https://fl-pla.org |
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support- An Introduction This Course aligns to FELS:
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Both- Non-employees should register under the last position they had and align to SJCSD |
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