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.
EJS:kh
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org