FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
     
    S
      
    TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
     
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
     
    Members
     
    PETER BOULWARE
     
    AKSHAY DESAI
     
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
      
     
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
     
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
     
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
     
     
     
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
    Commissioner of Education
      
     
      
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
    Contact Information
    Pam Stewart
    850/245-0509
    pam.stewart@fldoe.org
    DPS: 2009-018
     
      
     
     
    January 22, 2009
     
     
     
    MEMORANDUM
     
    TO:
    Presidents of Florida Institutions with Approved Teacher Preparation Programs
    District School Superintendents
     
    FROM:
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
     
    SUBJECT: Annual Report on Florida Teacher Preparation Programs
     
    It is with pleasure that I provide you with the annual report on teacher preparation in Florida,
    Teachers
    from Florida Teacher Preparation Programs
    . This report provides information related to the
    effectiveness of the three types of approved teacher preparation programs in Florida: Initial Teacher
    Preparation Programs, Alternative Certification Programs delivered through Educator Preparation
    Institutes, and District Alternative Certification Programs (authorized under respective sections 1004.04,
    1004.85, and 1012.56, Florida Statutes). You may view or print a copy of the report at
    http://www.teachinflorida.com/Preparation/tabid/60/Default.aspx
     
    In accordance with requirements of section 1004.04, F.S., the examination of program effectiveness
    focuses on the professional experiences of individuals who are teaching the year immediately following
    completion of a Florida teacher preparation program through a survey of both the program completers
    and their employers. In addition, the report includes a comparison of demographic data from each
    program type, a review of literature on teacher preparation, and district and institutional information.
    The analysis results contain findings and recommendations, and provide suggestions for areas requiring
    more in-depth study.
     
    Please do not hesitate to contact Pam Stewart if you have any questions or would like further discussion.
     
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