Candidate Empowerment Center

Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)

On March 19, 2019, the State Board of Education reviewed and appended a new fee structure that is effective April 22. 2019. New registrations created on or after this date will have new fees automatically applied.

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General Knowledge Test (GK)

The General Knowledge Test assesses the competencies, skills, and abilities all beginning teachers need to lead a successful career as an educator.  The format of the GK includes 4 subtests: Essay writing, English Language Skills, Reading, and Mathematics.  Resource materials for each subtest are available on the FTCE/FELE website.

Fees to take the General Knowledge Test

All 4 Subtests (First Attempt and Retake) - $130.00
3 Subtests (First Attempt and Retake) - $97.50
2 Subtests (First Attempt and Retake) - $65.00
1 Subtest (First Attempt and Retake) - $32.50

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Professional Education Test (PEd)

The Professional Education Test is a test of knowledge based on eight (8) competencies: Instructional Design and Planning, Learning Environment, Teaching Strategies, Assessment Strategies, Professional Improvement, Ethics and Professional Conduct, English Language Learners, and Reading and Literacy. Resource materials are available on the FTCE/FELE website. Select Professional Education Test via the drop down menu to access resources.

Fees to take the Professional Education Test

 

First Attempt - $150
Retake - $150

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Subject Area Examinations

The Subject Area Examinations are designed to test for knowledge of subject matter.
Test Information Guides for each SAE are available on the FTCE/FELE website.

Fees to take the Subject Area Examinations
 

All Subject Areas

First Attempt and Retake - $150

Elementary K-6 & PreK/Primary PK-3

First Attempt - $150.00
Retake (4 Subtests) - $150.00
Retake (3 Subtests) - $112.50
Retake (2 Subtests) - $75.00
Retake (1 Subtests) - $37.50

English 6-12

First Attempt - $150.00
Retake (2 Sections) - $150.00
Retake (1 Section) - $75.00
 

Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE)

Fees to take the FELE
First Attempt - $215.00
Single Section (Subtest 3) - $150.00
Any Combination of Subtest - $225.00

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Note:  The Florida Department of Education does not endorse any third-party FTCE/FELE test preparation materials.
The Test Information Guides are the only materials the Department recommends.

Available resources in the CEC

CEC is dedicated to the academic and professional success of our teacher education candidates! The center provides several resources, free of cost, which will prepare our students to be the Transformational Professionals they are meant to be.

• Lab is equipped with PCs with Internet, Printers, and Microsoft Office and tutorial software such as NAVA Ed, ThinkTime, 240 tutoring, Khan Academy and tutor.com;

• General Knowledge Sample Tests, Flashcards, and Study Guides;

• Professional Education Sample Tests, Flashcards, and Study Guides;

• Workshops and Faculty facilitated boot camps- study tips, subject area examination preparation, and small group workshops;

• Tutoring Services in Mathematics, Reading, English and Writing.

University Referral Services

The Candidate Empowerment Center also refers students to the various University student service agencies.
Those agencies and their services include:

• University Counseling Services- Inter-personal concerns

• Center for Disability Accessibility and Resources (CeDar)- Learning disabilities

• University Health Center- Health concerns

• Academic Labs-Tutorial and remediation for academic courses

• Career Counseling Center- Career choices, selections, and options.