University of West Florida

ICL offers recent college graduates or second career professionals throughout the world an option to receive a professional teaching license. TeacherReady™ is a state approved Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), a Florida option for alternatively certifying teachers alternative pathway to professional teacher certification. When teachers complete this state program, they can count 12 semester hours of instruction toward an online master's degree offered by the Division of Teacher Education at the University of West Florida. For more information, visit our website, teacherready.org.

Presentation

National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) Washington D.C., April 2008 - Rethinking How Students Learn from Professional Teachers in the Field

Press Coverage

Published - September, 18, 2007,  New people, new ideas

In Escambia County this year, more than 250 are taking their first shot at teaching. Many are making the career switch after spending years in other professions.

Testimonials

Erica Barron wrote:
I would not of wanted to complete my certification any other way. I feel like I am completely ahead of other first year teachers, who did other ACP programs. Thanks!

Tim Huggins wrote:
Thank you so much. I thought that the course was very informative - I certainly acquired plenty of valuable practical knowledge that I will put to use in my classroom.

Frances Cutshaw wrote:
I feel good about my work in TeacherReady. I hope you do also. I am learning a lot and have used much of my new knowledge in my classroom. This last unit was especially helpful. Thank you for your encouraging comments when you grade our assignments.