FAQ’S TO RENEW YOUR 5-YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, continued Question Answer How do I retrieve Access NetConnect at this link to check your in-service record: . my in-service record with Polk County? How do I register for You will need to create an account with to register for FDLRS courses FDLRS courses? Who do I contact if If your SWD points are not reflected on your NetConnect transcripts please contact for assistance. my FDLRS courses are not reflected on my NetConnect transcript? How can I transfer If you are transferring to Polk County from another Florida school district, request an In-service Teacher Education Transfer in-service points Record (Form OTE 206) from your former District. from another Florida This form must be submitted electronically to: School District? What options are the to view the list of courses that are available through the district to meet the SWD requirement. Be sure to available for me to follow the color legend for courses that meet the SWD Credit meet the SWD The FDLRS State Module of Teaching Students with Disabilities and PDA Effective Teaching Practices for Students with are free online independent study modules that meet the SWD requirement. requirement? Disabilities: Focusing on the Content Areas Visit: An ESE subject area exam (i.e., Exceptional Student Education K-12, Hearing Impaired K-12, Visually Impaired K-12 or Speech-Language Impaired K-12) passed during the validity period that corresponds with the ESE coverage on the certificate satisfies 60 in-service points and the credit for teaching SWD A valid NBPTS Exceptional Needs Specialist Certificate satisfies the teaching SWD requirement when the Florida Professional Certificate includes an ESE coverage An ESE College course completed during the validity period of your professional certificate may also be used to meet this requirement, if the course is approved through our district
FAQ’S TO RENEW YOUR 5-YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, continued Question Answer How do I retrieve my in-service record with Polk County? Access NetConnect at this link to check your in-service record: . How do I register for FDLRS courses? You will need to create an account with to register for FDLRS courses Who do I contact if my FDLRS courses are not reflected on my NetConnect transcript? If your SWD points are not reflected on your NetConnect transcripts please contact for assistance. How can I transfer in-service points from another Florida School District? If you are transferring to Polk County from another Florida school district, request an In-service Teacher Education Transfer Record (Form OTE 206) from your former District. This form must be submitted electronically to: What options are available for me to meet the SWD requirement? the to view the list of courses that are available through the district to meet the SWD requirement. Be sure to follow the color legend for courses that meet the SWD Credit The FDLRS State Module of Teaching Students with Disabilities and PDA Effective Teaching Practices for Students with Disabilities: Focusing on the Content Areas are free online independent study modules that meet the SWD requirement. Visit: An ESE subject area exam (i.e., Exceptional Student Education K-12, Hearing Impaired K-12, Visually Impaired K-12 or Speech-Language Impaired K-12) passed during the validity period that corresponds with the ESE coverage on the certificate satisfies 60 in-service points and the credit for teaching SWD A valid NBPTS Exceptional Needs Specialist Certificate satisfies the teaching SWD requirement when the Florida Professional Certificate includes an ESE coverage An ESE College course completed during the validity period of your professional certificate may also be used to meet this requirement, if the course is approved through our district
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