Educator Preparation Institute

The Educator Preparation Institute provides a quality teacher training option for baccalaureate degree holders. Through the Institute, teacher candidates with teaching aspirations and bachelors' degree in any discipline (from a regionally accredited college or university) can work toward teacher certification with the skill to become highly-qualified, prepared teachers in Florida.

What you’ll study

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is a competency-based program that offers a pathway to a five year Florida Professional Teaching Certificate. EPI is designed to prepare non-education majors to be successful classroom teachers and can be completed in three to four semesters.

How you’ll learn

Participants in SCF's EPI meet one evening each week, 6 to 8:30 p.m., for eight weeks per course. This schedule allows participants to complete all coursework in a blended/hybrid format and follow a cohort model. It also allows you to learn in a hands on, performance based environment.

Where it can take you

The Educator Preparation Institute includes modules of course study, experiences in classrooms, and demonstrations of acquired exemplary teaching practices. Experienced classroom teachers and administrators will serve as instructors and mentors. While participants in SCF's EPI are free to apply for a teaching position with a school district, you are not required to be employed as a teacher during the program. Successful completion of the EPI prepares you for the classroom and beyond. The opportunities are unlimited.

GKT workshops offered at SCF, Lakewood Ranch campus:

General Knowledge Test - Math workshop (Hybrid) Students will have the option of attending in person or via Microsoft Teams.

Dates: Saturday, November 13, 20, and December 4, 11 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: $119 (16 hours)

Registration: online at www.scf.edu/CCDenroll class ID# 14196

General Knowledge Test - Essay workshop (in person)

Dates: Saturday, October 23, 30, and November 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: $89 (12 hours)

Registration: online at www.scf.edu/CCDenroll class ID# 14038

Application

Educator Preparation Institute Application Form

The deadline to submit documentation for spring 2022: Monday, November 8, 2021.

Information Sessions 

Info sessions are a great place to learn about SCF EPI Program and receive answers to your questions. Events will be listed as they are scheduled.

Fall 2021 EPI Virtual Information Sessions

Workshops are provided using Microsoft Teams. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox. You should be able to enter through your web browser.

Contact

Education Program Manager: Dr. Kristina DeWitt
941-752-5656 Bradenton
dewittk@scf.edu 

EPI Coordinator: Araceli Cumbo
941-408-1481 Venice
cumboa@scf.edu