• Upgrade from a Temporary Certificate to a Professional Certificate 

       

      • You are expected to complete all requirements for the Professional Certificate during the validity period of the Temporary Certificate.  Temporary Certificates cannot be renewed.  Duval County Public Schools require completion of all requirements prior to expiration of the Temporary Certificate for contract renewal and continued employment the following school year.  Our office recommends completion of all requirements to obtain a Professional Certificate by March 1 of the year your Temporary Certificate is set to expire. 
      • Your Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) outlines the requirements necessary to obtain a Professional Certificate.  It is your responsibility to satisfy requirements for certification within the prescribed timeframes. When your Florida Educator Certificate is issued, the expiration date of your certificate takes precedence over the expiration date of your SOE.
      • You must refer to your Statement of Eligibility for the specific requirements to obtain a Professional Certificate.  Generally, to become eligible for your Professional Certificate, you must: 
        • Demonstrate Mastery of Subject Area Knowledge for a requested subject.  You may pass the subject area exam for the appropriate subject to satisfy this requirement.  For additional options to satisfy this requirement, please visit:  
        • Demonstrate Mastery of General Knowledge.  Effective July 1, 2021, a Master’s degree or higher from a United States accredited institution may be used to satisfy this requirement.  For FAQs, click here.  For additional options to satisfy this requirement, please visit:  
        • Demonstrate Mastery of Professional Preparation and Education Competence.  For options to satisfy this requirement, please visit: 
      • You may register for all Florida Teacher Certification Exams at the following link:      
      • Your SOE will also outline your education coursework requirements.   You may complete this requirement by enrolling in an Alternative Certification Program, Educator Preparation Institute Program or an accredited college.  District in-service credit cannot be used to satisfy any education coursework requirement. 
      • One year of practical teaching experience in an elementary or secondary school is required to obtain a Professional Certificate. 
      • You must submit an application and fee to upgrade to your Professional Certificate with the FLDOE at the following link: