Very interesting things happening in Tallahassee right now trying to making things better for potential teachers. And the State Board is not waiting. So YOU can take advantage of the changes now.
Here is the announcement – http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18744/urlt/40021.pdf
These changes go into effect April 22 – if you wait to register – see the state website here – http://www.fl.nesinc.com/announce_FeeChange.asp
GKT – remember that the retake fee was $150 for any combination of tests so this is a big deal for any teachers that need a retake
| Testing Configuration | Proposed Fee |
|---|---|
| All 4 subtests (1st Attempt and Retake) | $130 |
| 3 subtests (1st Attempt and Retake) | $97.50 |
| 2 subtests (1st Attempt and Retake) | $65 |
| 1 subtest (1st Attempt and Retake) | $32.50 |
Professional Education test – retake fee drops from $170 to $150
Subject matter tests – drop from their current price (usually around $200 to $200) down to $150 for both initial and retake. Nice savings!!
Elementary Education K-6 and PK-3 – used to $200 first test, $150 to retake a single subject, 200 retake two subjects, $220 retake three subjects – NOW will be:
| Testing Configuration | Proposed Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Attempt (full battery) | $150 |
| Retake (4 subtests) | $150 |
| Retake (3 subtests) | $112.50 |
| Retake (2 subtests) | $75 |
| Retake (1 subtest) | $37.50 |
English 6-12 or Middle Grade English 5-9 – used to be $200 first test, $150 to retake a single section $220 to retake two sections
| Testing Configuration | Proposed Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st Attempt (full battery) | $150 |
| Retake (2 sections) | $150 |
| Retake (1 section) | $75 |
The Florida legislature is not happy with the current state of teacher testing in Florida. And the leadership team at Florida Teachers of Tomorrow has worked tirelessly with them to highlight this issue and how it is hurting the teaching profession in the state. We will continue to work on it and keep you posted.
