Student Support
Advisement
All students who are interested in becoming teachers or learning more about the teaching profession should come to MDC SOE Advisement to learn more!
Florida Teacher Certification Examination
MDC SOE prides itself by providing meaningful student support for all areas of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. In order to support the success of our students, MDC SOE provides workshops, tutoring, courses and one on one support in preparation for the General Knowledge Tests, Professional Examination and Subject Area Examinations.
Student Teaching and Clinical Experience
The hallmark of an excellent teacher preparation program is the number of clinical experience hours served in classrooms. MDC SOE’s courses require many clinical experience hours which are progressive throughout the program.
Programs
Resources
Getting your Teaching Certificate
Steps to getting your teaching certificate
Fingerprinting and Security Clearance
All pre-service teachers who are completing MDC SOE clinical experience in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) or Early Childhood Educational (ECE) centers are required to be fingerprinted and background checked and must pass a Level 2 clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Learn more about fingerprinting and security clearance
Passport to Teaching
Qualified Miami-Dade County public school employees, may be eligible to earn college credits for Prior Learning Experience. Find out more about the Passport to Teaching program.