FLOCS was just informed by DCF that the new Affidavit of Good Moral Character (formally called an Attestation of Good Moral Character) is no longer an annual requirement.

We have compiled the MIP Administrator's Toolbox. This toolbox is a set of forms and guides to be used at the school level for documenting and planning professional development activities that can be counted toward teacher certification and renewals.

The Florida Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the 2010-2011 Request for Proposals for competitive projects for Mentoring and Student Assistance Initiatives.

Florida is about to implement important changes to ensure the safety of Floridians who are so dependent on the quality of the people caring for them. This new law will require background screening of job applicants, employees and volunteers who come in contact with children, the developmentally disabled and vulnerable adults.

The 2010-11 VPK Funding rates are now approved and available.

Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed Senate Bill 2126 on April 22, expanding the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTCSP). Earlier in the month, the Florida House of Representatives approved the measure 95-23, following Senate passage in March by an equally overwhelming 27-11 vote.

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As of March 16th, the House and Senate PreK-12 Appropriation committees have released their anticipated reductions to the VPK Program. Below is a chart that represents the cuts in state general revenue and the impact on the program.