Education Standards Commission (ESC)
The Florida Education Standards Commission is charged to recommend standards in the following areas pursuant to section 231.546, Florida Statutes:
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approval of pre-service teacher education programs |
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certification and certification extension |
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improvement, and maintenance of competencies of educational personnel, including teacher interns |
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measurement and evaluation of teaching competence |
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alternative ways to demonstrate qualifications for certification |
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critical state priorities for pre-service and inservice teacher training |
| evaluation of the progress of school community professional development systems |
The Florida Education Standards Commission also has the responsibilities to:
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develop standards of the Code of Ethics and professional practice |
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hold public hearings to solicit input from the education profession, parents, and the public |
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execute specific ad hoc assignments from the State Board of Education, the Florida Legislature, and the Department of Education |
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meet at least once each year, with the Florida Education Practices Commission, for the purpose of collaboration in the development and implementation of standards |