WHAT IS PLCP?

The Professional Learning Certification Program (PLCP) is designed to support teachers who arrive in education through a non-traditional pathway; who bring alternative experiences and certifications to the education world. PLCP aids with understanding best practices in education and allows a "real life" experience similar to the "internship" or "teaching practicum" that a teacher traditionally trained in education receives.  This process should be supported by school administration, and has a requirement of weekly meetings with a district assigned mentor. 

Florida’s PLCP is a competency-based, on-the-job training in professional education competencies (Florida Educator Accomplished Practices) that prepares alternatively certified teachers on a temporary certificate in becoming high quality educators for Florida’s public school districts. It is authorized by section 1012.56(8), Florida Statutes.