Based on the statewide APPR data and comparisons, Florida Teachers of Tomorrow:
- Earned a 3.6 overall APPR score, placing it among the highest-performing EPIs in the statewide results.
- Received the highest possible 4.0 Candidate Readiness rating.
- Received the highest possible 4.0 Workforce Contribution rating.
- Is the only EPI provider with a 4.0 Workforce Contribution score.
- Reported student impact results at or above the statewide average.
What is Florida’s Annual Program Performance Report?
The Annual Program Performance Report, or APPR, is Florida’s accountability framework for state-approved teacher preparation programs. The Florida Department of Education publishes the results annually to show how programs perform on established measures and to help prospective candidates, school districts, policymakers, and programs understand program strengths and areas for improvement. Under the revised framework used for the 2024 report, programs are evaluated on Candidate Readiness, Workforce Contribution, Impact on Student Learning, and Annual Evaluation.
What does the 3.6 overall APPR score mean?
A 3.6 overall score on Florida’s four-point performance scale indicates strong results across the state’s program accountability measures. Based on the statewide results provided, this score places Florida Teachers of Tomorrow in the top tier of reported Educator Preparation Institute performance. The overall score should be understood as a program-level indicator based on multiple measures—not as a guarantee of certification, employment, classroom performance, or an individual candidate’s outcome.
What does the 4.0 Candidate Readiness rating show?
The perfect 4.0 Candidate Readiness rating is the highest available score on this APPR measure. It reflects the program’s performance on Florida’s indicators of whether candidates are prepared to meet state expectations as they progress toward the classroom. For prospective candidates, this is a strong signal that Florida Teachers of Tomorrow’s preparation model is aligned with the state’s standards for educator readiness.
What does the 4.0 Workforce Contribution rating mean?
The perfect 4.0 Workforce Contribution rating is the highest available score and reflects strong program performance in contributing prepared educators to Florida’s teacher workforce. This measure considers the program’s role in helping completers move into Florida teaching positions, including areas of workforce need. Florida Teachers of Tomorrow was the only EPI provider with a 4.0 Workforce Contribution score in the reported data.
How did the program perform on student impact?
Completers’ student learning results were at or above the statewide average on Florida’s Impact on Student Learning measure. This measure is intended to evaluate program outcomes using available evidence about the learning results associated with program completers.