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Florida's schools need 30,000 new teachers for the 2006/2007 school year. Several school districts now offer relocation benefits, signing bonuses and extra incentives to individuals who teach high-need subjects.
The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) has partnered with several Florida school districts to help career changers become certified as teachers.
The ABCTE program, Passport to Teaching, is recognized by Florida as a route to state certification. It allows knowledgeable professionals with bachelor's degrees the opportunity to earn certification by demonstrating mastery on demanding examinations of subject area and professional teaching knowledge.
Additional college courses are not required and program participants can earn ABCTE certification before moving to Florida. The program receives federal grant money from the U.S. Dept. of Education.
For more information, call (877) 669-2228 or visit www.abcte.org.
Source: ABCTE
Florida school districts need qualified teachers and may cover relocation costs. |
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