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    The Supporting Talent and Recruiting Teachers Program, S.T.A.R.T, is a collaboration between С³óߣ District and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ, Saint Leo University, and the University of North Florida (UNF) to support personnel in becoming credentialed, highly effective teachers in С³óߣ district areas of Early Childhood Education, Exceptional Student Education, Elementary Education K-6,  and Middle Grades Education. Click the tiles below to visit the school's page and learn more about the program.

        

     This initiative will help С³óߣ staff the numerous teacher vacancies with exemplary teachers who understand the culture, strengths, and challenges of С³óߣ students.

    This two-year to four-year program assists Paraprofessionals, UOPD, and Civil Service employees in obtaining teaching credentials and teacher certification. Employees are eligible with Duval County Public School District endorsement.

         S.T.A.R.T. offers the opportunity to engage in professional development and acquire a teaching certificate from a state-approved education program, allowing them to transition into a С³óߣ teaching position. 

    Program Benefits:

    * Free University Application         * Low Out-of-Pocket Cost       * Free Teacher Exam Prep

    * District & University Support       * Online & Onsite Classes      * Flexible Internship  

    * Guidance in class & in teaching   * 1 year mentorship after program * Smaller Classes

     

        Current Participants   Join the S.T.A.R.T. Program   FAQS

     

    For additional information concerning S.T.A.R.T, connect with the team below:

    Zulma Ibanez                                       Cecile Wallace

    Program Assistant                                Supervisor

    lbanezz@duvalschools.org                 harperc2@duvalschools.org

    904.390.2158                                        904.390.2250