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Teacher/School Administrator Resources

• FAQ for Educators
• Bureau of Educator Certification District Database (This area requires a login and password.)
• Educator Discipline Presentation (PDF)
• Florida Statutes
  • § 1006.061, Florida Statutes – Child abuse, abandonment, and neglect policy
  • § 1012.315, Florida Statutes – Disqualification from employment
  • §1012.795, Florida Statutes - Education Practices Commission; authority to discipline
  • §1012.796, Florida Statutes - Complaints against teachers and administrators; procedure; penalties
  • §1012.798, Florida Statutes - Recovery network program for educators
  • §1012.799, Florida Statutes - Reporting certain offenses
• Code of Ethics – Education Profession
  • The Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida brochure - English (PDF) - Spanish (PDF)
• Recommendations on the use of Reasonable Force by School Personnel (PDF)
• Mandated Reporters of child abuse as defined by Florida Statute 39.201
• Packet for Mandated Reporters (PDF)
• Resources for educational leaders and administrators
• Resources for new and early career educators
• Teach in Florida
• Just for Teachers
• Florida Education Standards Commission
• Reporting Misconduct: Sample Posters

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