Educator Preparation Institute
Change the World; Become a Teacher
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 7 months (two semesters).
How you’ll learn
Participants in SCF's EPI meet one evening each week, 6 to 10 p.m., for five weeks.
This schedule allows participants to complete all coursework in a blended 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.
Info Sessions Info sessions are a great place to learn about SCF education programs, talk with
faculty, staff and administrators and receive answers to your questions. Upcoming
event will be listed as they are scheduled:
Fall 2019 EPI Information Sessions
Wednesday, September 4
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SCF Lakewood Ranch
CIT Building, Room 214
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Wednesday, October 23
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SCF Venice
Building 800, Room 838
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Wednesday, September 18
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SCF Venice
Building 800, Room 838
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Wednesday, November 6
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SCF Lakewood Ranch
CIT Building, Room 214
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Wednesday, October 2
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SCF Lakewood Ranch
CIT Building, Room 214
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Program Director: Dr. April L. Fleming
941-363-7265 Lakewood Ranch
flemina@scf.edu
EPI Coordinator: Araceli Cumbo
941-408-1481 Venice
cumboa@scf.edu
