Florida Educator Certification operates through the SCPS Human Resources Department. A valid Florida Professional Certificate or Temporary Certificate is required under Florida law by all teachers. Our staff will be happy to assist you with applying for your initial certificate, renewing your valid certificate, the addition of a subject area/endorsement to your certificate, or the addition of an ESOL endorsement. If you are not sure what assistance you need, we are here to help.
Securing and updating a certificate is the responsibility of the teacher. Our staff is here to provide you with guidance, but you must fulfill the requirements and complete all procedures.
Click on link below to access the SCPS 2024-2025 - Survey II Teacher Out of Field Report :
If you have any questions, you can contact email: [email protected]
Applying for your Initial Certificate
Applying for Initial Certificate (Must pay fees online with the State)
All certification processes and fees for an individual that holds an active five year
Current Seminole County Employees
Current SCPS employees can renew their Professional Educator Certificate during its validity period through in-services points or college credit. In-service point verification can be checked through Employee Self Service and clicking on My Points.
If you hold a valid Professional Educator Certificate, your application for a change/subject area addition and renewal must be submitted for processing through the Seminole County Public Schools Certification Office. Please use the following resources to help guide you through the process.
PAYMENT: If you hold an active Professional Florida Educator Certificate, you may pay recertification fees using MySchoolbucks.
Checks and money orders are accepted when made payable to: Seminole County Public Schools.
If you are paying using MySchoolBucks for your certificate renewal, subject area/endorsement addition, or name change, please attach a copy of your credit card receipt to the SUMMARY page you have downloaded from the State Application and send it to the District Certification Office by courier: ESC/HR/CERT.
Seminole County Public Schools offers ESOL Endorsement classes. For more information about obtaining endorsements, visit the PD Support Tile through the Clever Portal or contact [email protected].
Former Seminole County Employees/Inactive/Retired
There is a ONE time courtesy for former employees not employed with another Florida district, private or charter school. This service may only be requested prior to March 30 in the year the Educator Certificate expires. (Ex. June 30, 2025 certificate expiration = must request support before March 30, 2025.)
Contact [email protected]with questions about renewal.
Contact [email protected] with professional learning questions.