Serving nearly 2.8 million students, 4,400 public schools, and 28 colleges, the Florida Department of Education serves its citizens and communities through early learning programs, K-12 and higher education, skills training, and career development.

Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists.

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The Florida Department of Education provides resources to school districts, universities and educators to help ensure that the state's educational workforce becomes highly effective in improving student achievement.

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Everywhere you look, big things are happening for Florida’s schools and student achievement is on the rise. In the Division of Public Schools web pages, you will find information on initiatives for Standards and Instructional Support; Student Achievement; …

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The Florida Department of Education offers a variety of employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants to view and apply for our job advertisements posted on the People First Job Center located at the following link: https://jobs.myflorida.com/go/Florida-Department-of-Education/2817200/.

Submit an application for Educator Certification in Florida (see instructions below) Access current information about your Florida certification record; Make payment for any unpaid fee balance using your major credit card. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.

The Department of Education serves as the single repository of education data from school districts, state and community colleges, universities, and independent postsecondary institutions - allowing us to track student performance over time and across varying education sectors.