Professional Educator's Competencies (PEC)

The Florida League of Christian Schools offers PEC training which is a training for meeting the state's beginning teacher program (new teachers from college or out of state) to acquire teacher certification with the Department of Education. PEC training is essential for coaching and mentoring teachers as well as a required training for interns and supervising peer teachers for educational programs and state of Florida teaching certification. For Christian schools hiring teachers who would like to become licensed by the state of Florida, this program is required.

The FLOCS PEC program deals with the twelve competencies required prior to professional teacher certification as well as encompasses guidelines established by the Florida Department of Education, including specific training for administration and teacher interaction, taught from a Christian perspective. Participants are trained to understand the domains and competencies of effective teaching. Skills are developed to assist in mentoring and coaching peers and pre-service teachers. Group activities, individual assignments, team analysis, demonstration, practice, and testing.

Visit the FLOCS PEC Information page by clicking here. Download the full course catalog by clicking here. You can check course schedules and register by vising the Class Schedule page.

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Master In-service Program (MIS)

The FLOCS Master In-service Program (MIS) outlines our in-service program and the steps to meet teacher certification and renewal.  We have referred to it as the Professional Orientation Program (POP).

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Clinical Educator Training (CET)

The Clinical Educator Training is provided for administrators and teachers who work together observing, coaching, and mentoring new teachers in these competencies.  There is no time frame for observations or practice unless they want in-service credit or CEUs for the training. FLOCS provides observations during the training.  Administrators and teachers are entitled to additional in-service hours if they assist in the observation and coaching of a new teacher.   This program is update periodically to ensure state compliance.

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Annual Professional Conference

The Florida League of Christian Schools hosts the Annual FLOCS Conference each fall where top industry presenters and teacher trainers provide two days of concentrated professional training. Additionally, teachers attending the conference qualify for CEU's which can be used for license renewal. Visit the Events page for dates and locations, as well as registration information.

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Annual Administrator's Meeting

Each year, FLOCS provides powerful training for administrators. The annual Administrator's meetings are times for administrators from both early childhood education and K-12 alike to get updated knowledge on legislative/legal issues, best practices, and research models. The meetings are held regionally in the spring and at the State Educators Conference in the fall. Visit the Events Page for dates and locations, as well as registration information.

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College Degrees

Through our partnership with Southeastern University, FLOCS offers a wide array of programs which allow teachers and administrators to gain valuable and relevant knowledge while working toward advanced degrees.