Qualifications
To be accepted in the Para to Teacher Tuition Support Program, applicants must be employed as a paraprofessional or working with students with disabilities in a Florida public school or charter school AND meet all of the criteria listed below for the applicable level.
Bachelor's (Undergraduate Level)
- earned at least an Associate of Arts degree with a minimum overall 2.5 GPA
- passed all portions of the General Knowledge Test prior to applying
- admitted to a special education teacher preparation program (includes deaf education and visual disabilities) leading to initial certification at one of the state approved colleges or universities
Master's (Graduate Level)
- earned at least a Bachelor's degree in non-education field with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- admitted to a graduate special education teacher preparation program (includes deaf education and visual disabilities) leading to initial certification at one of the state approved colleges or universities
