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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
http://www.nbpts.org/index.cfm

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Other members include school administrators, school board leaders, governors and state legislators, higher education officials, teacher union leaders, and business and community leaders. NBPTS is rooted in the belief that the single most important action this country can take to improve schools and student learning is to strengthen teaching.

The mission of NBPTS is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by:

Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do,
Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards, and
Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers.

As of May 2003, legislative and policy action creating incentives and recognition for National Board Certification has been enacted in 49 states and in approximately 486 local school districts, including the District of Columbia. Florida has recognized National Board Certification as a means of meeting the requirements for license renewal and will grant a license to National Board Certified Teachers who come from out-of-state.

National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
http://www.nsdc.org/

The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. The Council views high quality staff development programs as essential to creating schools in which all students and staff members are learners who continually improve their performance.

Florida On-line Reading Professional Development
http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/forpd/

Florida Online Reading Professional Development (FOR-PD) is an online staff development project designed to help teachers improve reading instruction for learners in grades pre K-12 by offering an intensive, current, interactive, effective, and efficient multimedia professional growth program. The project is funded through the Florida Department of Education and housed at the University of Central Florida. The FOR-PD project is developed collaboratively with literacy and technology experts, school districts, professional organizations, and educators across the state of Florida.

PBS TeacherLine
http://teacherline.pbs.org/teacherline/

PBS TeacherLine provides online professional development opportunities to PreK-16 teachers in mathematics and technology integration. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, TeacherLine has online facilitated modules and self-paced learning opportunities that teachers can access anytime, anywhere. TeacherLine also offers online support and collaboration with other educators and a library of resources.

Master's Degree in Charter School Education/Leadership
National Institute for Educational Options (NIEO)
Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services
http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/nieo/masters.htm

This program is a specialization in education focusing on charter schools and charter school leadership and teaching. Students will study the overall educational industry, curriculum, assessment, starting a charter school, managing and governing a charter school, public relations, and various other topics of interest to the charter school stakeholder. The program is offered via distance education from Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services.

TeachInFlorida.com
http://www.teachinflorida.com/recruiting/recruitingdefault.asp

TeachInFlorida.com provides teachers seeking employment opportunities in Florida a place to post their resumes online and review jobs posted by school district personnel and principals. The service is provided free to applicants and employers.

University of West Florida, Preparing All Learners for Success (PALS)
Degrees/Certification in Career and Technical Education
http://www.uwf.edu/pals

The University of West Florida, College of Professional Studies, offers Degrees/Certification in Career and Technical Education. The program includes Adult Education and Endorsements, Workforce Development Initiatives, Distance Education, Career Academy Training, Academic and Vocational Integration, Teacher Training, and Contextual Learning. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Wally Holmes Bouchillon at wholmesb@uwf.edu.

Florida School Choice Home About Florida School Choice Resource Center Public School Choice Options Parent Resource Center Educator Resources No Child Left Behind Teaching/Learning Grants/Funding Research Library Professional Development School Improvement Marketing School Choice Technical Assistance Request Form District Resources Choice Newsletter Online Training Legislative Corner Upcoming Events Contact Us		Educator Resources Professional Development National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) http://www.nbpts.org/index.cfm The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Other members include school administrators, school board leaders, governors and state legislators, higher education officials, teacher union leaders, and business and community leaders. NBPTS is rooted in the belief that the single most important action this country can take to improve schools and student learning is to strengthen teaching. The mission of NBPTS is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards, and Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. As of May 2003, legislative and policy action creating incentives and recognition for National Board Certification has been enacted in 49 states and in approximately 486 local school districts, including the District of Columbia. Florida has recognized National Board Certification as a means of meeting the requirements for license renewal and will grant a license to National Board Certified Teachers who come from out-of-state. National Staff Development Council (NSDC) http://www.nsdc.org/ The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. The Council views high quality staff development programs as essential to creating schools in which all students and staff members are learners who continually improve their performance. Florida On-line Reading Professional Development http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/forpd/ Florida Online Reading Professional Development (FOR-PD) is an online staff development project designed to help teachers improve reading instruction for learners in grades pre K-12 by offering an intensive, current, interactive, effective, and efficient multimedia professional growth program. The project is funded through the Florida Department of Education and housed at the University of Central Florida. The FOR-PD project is developed collaboratively with literacy and technology experts, school districts, professional organizations, and educators across the state of Florida. PBS TeacherLine http://teacherline.pbs.org/teacherline/ PBS TeacherLine provides online professional development opportunities to PreK-16 teachers in mathematics and technology integration. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, TeacherLine has online facilitated modules and self-paced learning opportunities that teachers can access anytime, anywhere. TeacherLine also offers online support and collaboration with other educators and a library of resources. Master's Degree in Charter School Education/Leadership National Institute for Educational Options (NIEO) Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/nieo/masters.htm This program is a specialization in education focusing on charter schools and charter school leadership and teaching. Students will study the overall educational industry, curriculum, assessment, starting a charter school, managing and governing a charter school, public relations, and various other topics of interest to the charter school stakeholder. The program is offered via distance education from Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services. TeachInFlorida.com http://www.teachinflorida.com/recruiting/recruitingdefault.asp TeachInFlorida.com provides teachers seeking employment opportunities in Florida a place to post their resumes online and review jobs posted by school district personnel and principals. The service is provided free to applicants and employers. University of West Florida, Preparing All Learners for Success (PALS) Degrees/Certification in Career and Technical Education http://www.uwf.edu/pals The University of West Florida, College of Professional Studies, offers Degrees/Certification in Career and Technical Education. The program includes Adult Education and Endorsements, Workforce Development Initiatives, Distance Education, Career Academy Training, Academic and Vocational Integration, Teacher Training, and Contextual Learning. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Wally Holmes Bouchillon at wholmesb@uwf.edu.