Educators Rising

Membership Awards Events Leadership Connect Educators Rising @ UCF Orlando The educatorsrising@UCF Orlando provides resources to help teacher candidates understand the teaching profession and become connected with other future teachers. Our Goals Educators Rising goals are to promote the teaching profession, provide students with resources to help them understand the profession and help students be […]

About Benefits Apply Contact STEP Program STEP (Supporting Teacher Education Pre-professionals) is an exciting program for incoming freshmen who plan to major in education and become teachers. Students selected to join STEP will begin UCF during the Summer B term. Interested? Need more details? Contact Dr. Connie Goodman, Program Coordinator. About STEP STEP is a […]

Return to previous page. TEACH Grant Program for Undergraduate Students The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program is a grant program authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Grant amounts are determined based on the number of semester hours for which a student is enrolled. The federal government […]

Reading Clinics Digital Storytelling Camp Clinic Directors UCF K-6 Reading Clinics The UCF K-6 Reading Clinics were developed by Reading and Language Arts Education faculty members with the intent to promote effective literacy instruction in education. Current and future impact include: Providing high quality literacy instruction through the development of various reading clinics (interwoven with […]

Return to previous page. TEACH Grant Program for Graduate Students The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program is a grant program authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Those students pursuing a master’s degree in teaching are eligible for scholarships up to $4,000 per year in grants to […]

Workshops Tests Preparation Registration & Reporting To be certified as a teacher in the state of Florida, teacher candidates are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE). The purpose of the FTCE is to ensure that all teacher candidates demonstrate the necessary content and pedagogical knowledge necessary to effectively instruct students in Florida. […]

The Future Teachers Academy is a special program for students interested in becoming elementary school teachers in Osceola County. Through the program, students will complete an Associate in Arts from Valencia and a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. Upon successful completion of the program and upon meeting eligibility […]

Return to previous page. Undergraduate Certificate The Substitute Teaching Certificate is designed for undergraduates who want to prepare themselves for substitute teaching assignments in PK-12 schools. This certificate does not lead to teacher certification or admission to the College of Community Innovation and Education. The certificate is appropriate for students who are seeking an enhanced […]

Return to previous page. The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) requires teacher candidates to complete coursework to cover Professional Education competencies, in addition to other subject area criteria. When you apply for educator certification with the FLDOE, they will review your transcripts and then send you a Letter of Eligibility, which will describe the requirements […]

Return to previous page. Graduate Certificate Initial Teacher Professional Preparation (online availability) The Graduate Certificate in Initial Teacher Professional Preparation is designed for students who have secured a teaching position, plan to obtain a teaching position, or have a temporary teaching certificate. The program prepares candidates to meet State Department of Education requirements through a […]