Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
Competencies for the specialization requirements are listed
in the publication "Competencies for Specialization Requirements for Educators'
Certification in Florida, First Edition" which is hereby incorporated by
reference and made a part of this rule. Copies of this publication may be
obtained from the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Florida Department of
Education, The Florida Education Center, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree
with an undergraduate or graduate major in preschool education (birth through
age four [4]); or
(2) Plan Two. A
bachelor's or higher degree with forty-five (45) semester hours in preschool
education (birth through age four [4]) to include the areas specified below:
(a) Three (3) semester hours in child growth
and development from conception to age eight (8) with emphasis on infants,
toddlers, and preschoolers;
(b)
Three (3) semester hours in the historical, philosophical, and sociological
perspectives in early childhood education with emphasis on infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers;
(c) Eighteen (18)
semester hours in developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and
practices in programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers which include
integrated field experiences;
(d)
Six (6) semester hours in issues and practices to promote family and community
involvement in programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers which
include integrated field experiences;
(e) Three (3) semester hours in health,
nutrition, and safety in programs serving infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers;
(f) Three (3)
semester hours in diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation of infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers which include integrated field experiences;
(g) Six (6) semester hours in special needs
of all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers which include integrated field
experiences; and,
(h) Three
semester hours in child guidance and management of the physical settings for
programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers which include integrated
field experiences; or
(3)
Plan Three. A bachelor's or higher degree with an undergraduate or graduate
degree major in early childhood education or primary education (kindergarten
through grade three [3]); or a bachelor's or higher degree with the
specialization and professional preparation requirements completed for the
prekindergarten (age three [3] through grade three [3]) certification coverage;
and completion of twelve (12) semester hours to include integrated field
experiences as specified below:
(a) Credit in
developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and practices in programs
serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers;
(b) Credit in diagnosis, assessment, and
evaluation of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers;
(c) Credit in the special needs of all
infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; and,
(d) Credit in child guidance and management
of the physical settings for programs serving infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers; or
(4) Plan
Four. A bachelor's or higher degree with specialization and professional
preparation requirements completed for the early childhood education or the
primary education (kindergarten through grade three [3]) certification
coverage; and completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours to include
integrated field experiences as specified below:
(a) Three (3) semester hours in child growth
and development from conception to age eight (8) with emphasis on infants,
toddlers, and preschoolers;
(b)
Credit in the historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives in early
childhood education with emphasis on infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers;
(c) Nine (9) semester
hours in developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and practices in
programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers;
(d) Credit in issues and practices to promote
family and community involvement in programs serving infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers;
(e) Credit in health,
nutrition, and safety in programs serving infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers;
(f) Three (3)
semester hours in diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation of infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers;
(g) Six (6)
semester hours in special needs of all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers;
and,
(h) Credit in child guidance
and management of the physical settings for programs serving infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers.
Rulemaking Authority
1001.02,
1012.55,
1012.56 FS. Law Implemented
1001.02,
1012.54,
1012.55,
1012.56
FS.
New 5-30-94.
