eLaws of Florida

  SECTION 1002.995. Early learning professional development standards and career pathways.


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  • 1(1) 2The office shall:
    5(a) 6Develop early learning professional development training and course standards to be utilized for school readiness program providers.
    23(b) 24Identify both formal and informal early learning career pathways with stackable credentials and certifications that allow early childhood teachers to access specialized professional development that:
    491. 50Strengthens knowledge and teaching practices.
    552. 56Aligns to established professional standards and core competencies.
    643. 65Provides a progression of attainable, competency-based stackable credentials and certifications.
    754. 76Improves outcomes for children to increase kindergarten readiness and early grade success.
    88(2) 89To the greatest extent possible, the credentials and certifications established pursuant to this section shall align with the training for K-12 teachers, reading coaches, and school principals in s. 1181001.215(3)119.
    120(3) 121The office shall adopt rules to administer this section.
History.-s. 2, ch. 2019-126.

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