Certification Information, Processes and More

IMPORTANT! Follow these steps if you passed a subject area exam to add the corresponding coverage to your certificate that does not require a master’s degree or higher. (DO NOT choose this option if you passed the Reading K-12 subject area exam to add the Reading Endorsement – Reference Adding an Endorsement.)

• Step 1 – Submit: the Add—On Application Money Order Form-Charter Schools and Money Order for $75.00 to the District Certification Dept.
• Step 2 – Create: Create an Educator Account and Onboarding (Skip this step if you have previously completed the onboarding process and have an active account with the FLDOE.)
• Step 3 – Apply:  Once you complete onboarding, you will be able to login to your DOE account an under the “Choose Application”, please select District Add Subject. (Note: District Affiliation is Polk County # 53)  Click here to access your FLDOE account and apply

Note: IMPORTANT! Follow these steps if you:

• Completed an Endorsement Program through our District:  ESOL, Gifted, and/or Reading
• Passed the Reading K-12 subject area exam to add the Reading Endorsement (Not the Reading K-12 coverage)
  • The Reading K-12 subject area exam must have a passing date within 10 years.
  • The coverage must be added prior to July 1, 2024. Per House Bill 7011, the Reading K-12 subject area exam cannot be used to add the Reading Endorsement after July 1, 2024.

 DO NOT choose this option for college transcripts to be evaluated.

• Step 1 – Submit: Submit the Add—On Application Money Order Form-Charter Schools and Money Order for $75.00 to the District Certification Dept.
• Step 2 – Create: Create an Educator Account and Onboarding (Skip this step if you have previously completed the onboarding process and have an active account with the FLDOE.)
• Step 3 – Apply: Once you complete onboarding, you will be able to login to your DOE account an under the “Choose Application”, please select District Add Endorsement. (Note: District Affiliation is Polk County # 53)  Click here to access your FLDOE account and apply

Note:  Follow these steps if you are seeking:

• Evaluation of official college transcripts to see what Reading Competencies and/or ESOL courses you may have already completed
• Addition of coverages that require a master’s degree or higher such as:  Educational Leadership, Guidance & Counseling, and/or Reading K-12
• Addition of School Principal certification by completing the Florida District School Principal Certification Program through PCPS

• Step 1 – Create: Create an Educator Account and Onboarding (Skip this step if you have previously completed the onboarding process and have an active account with the FLDOE.)
• Step 2 – Apply:  Once you complete onboarding, you will be able to login to your DOE account an under the “Choose Application”, please select Addition of Subject to Educator Professional Certificate.  Click here to access your FLDOE account and complete the Add-On Application. (Note:  You will submit the application fee directly to the FLDOE.)
• Step 3 – Email:  Email certificationoffice@polk-fl.net once the area is added to your certificate.

IMPORTANT! Follow these steps if you passed a subject area exam to add the corresponding coverage to your certificate that does not require a master’s degree or higher. (DO NOT choose this option if you passed the Reading K-12 subject area exam to add the Reading Endorsement – Reference Adding an Endorsement.)

• Step 1 – Create: Create an Educator Account and Onboarding (Skip this step if you have previously completed the onboarding process and have an active account with the FLDOE.)
• Step 2 – Apply:  Click here to access your FLDOE account and apply. Important! Under your Quickstart menu: Choose the Educator Additional Subject Application. (Note: You will submit the application fee directly to the FLDOE.)
• Step 3 – Email: Email certificationoffice@polk-fl.net once the area is added to your certificate.

Note: IMPORTANT! Follow these steps if you:

• Completed an Endorsement Program through our District:  ESOL, Gifted, and/or Reading
• Passed the Reading K-12 subject area exam to add the Reading Endorsement (Not the Reading K-12 coverage)
  • The Reading K-12 subject area exam must have a passing date within 10 years.
  • The coverage must be added prior to July 1, 2024. Per House Bill 7011, the Reading K-12 subject area exam cannot be used to add the Reading Endorsement after July 1, 2024.

 DO NOT choose this option for college transcripts to be evaluated.

• Step 1 – Submit: Submit the Add—On Application Money Order Form and Money Order for $75.00 to the District Certification Dept.
• Step 2 – Create: Create an Educator Account and Onboarding (Skip this step if you have previously completed the onboarding process and have an active account with the FLDOE.)
• Step 3 – Apply: Once you complete onboarding, you will be able to login to your DOE account an under the “Choose Application”, please select District Add Endorsement. (Note: District Affiliation is Polk County # 53)  Click here to access your FLDOE account and apply