Florida Teacher Workshops
Our Workshops are taught by successful practitioners and meet FL DOE Certification requirements
The Teacher Workshop courses are approved by the FL DOE to meet teacher certification requirements.
Whether recertifying or upgrading to a professional certificate, our courses are designed to provide rigorous and relevant content to enhance your teaching practice. The Teacher Workshop courses are approved by the FL DOE to meet teacher certification requirements.
We recommend registering for classes early. Space is limited. Make sure you have completed the enrollment application by August 14th before registering for the upcoming year.
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Teacher Workshop Courses: Important Information
Each Teacher Workshop Course condenses a full, college-level semester (typically 5 months) into just 9 days, totaling 50 hours of coursework. This means students are expected to complete a minimum of 5.5 hours of college-level work per day—a demanding pace.
To support student success, the college allows Teacher Workshop students to begin working on course materials up to two weeks (14 days) before the official course start date. During this early access period, students can view readings, begin assignments, and prepare coursework in advance. Any assignments completed during this time can be saved and uploaded once the course officially begins.
By utilizing this early access window, students effectively gain 23 days to complete the 50-hour workload, making the pace more manageable.
Key Details:
- Courses are offered 100% online and asynchronous.
- You may access and complete materials at any time during the course.
Due to the accelerated nature, students may only register for one course per term.
Please note: Verify ALL courses with your district office certification department and/or FLDOE Certification Office at 1-800-445-6739 before applying so you are guaranteeing enrollment in the correct course(s). Florida Southern College is not responsible for TWS students that sign up for the wrong course. If you currently hold a Temporary Teaching Certificate and need to complete coursework, please see the courses that we offer which align with the items on your Statement of Eligibility.
| Professional Education Area | FSC Course |
|---|---|
| Classroom management with a focus on creating safe learning environments for students in which effective teaching and learning can take place by promoting a physically, emotionally, socially, and academically secure climate for students. | EDU 3333 – Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hours |
| Effective instructional techniques, strategies and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners including students with disabilities | EDU 3333 – Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hours (This class meets two of your requirements.) |
| Child and adolescent development including theories and principles of learning | EDU 1107 – Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hours |
| Educational assessment practices that include analysis and application of data to improve instruction and learning | EDU 2235 – Methods of Assessments, 4 credit hours |
| Curriculum and special methods of teaching SUBJECT in the middle or secondary school | EDU 4454 – Special Methods in Education (FSC is approved with FLDOE in the following subject areas: Art K-12, Biology 6-12, English 6-12, Mathematics 6-12, Music K-12 and Social Sciences 6-12, 1 credit hour. |
| Instructional strategies for teaching students of limited English proficiency including instruction in the English language | EDU 3279 – Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hours |
| Applications of research-based instructional practices in reading | EDU 3370 – Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hours OR EDU 4457 – Reading & Writing in the Content Areas, 1 credit hour |
| Recertification Only | |
| Teaching Students with Disabilities (SWD) [Senate Bill 1108, beginning July 1, 2014] | EDU 2210 – Foundations of Special Education, 2 credit hours |
Applications of research based instructional practices in reading [meets Rule 6A-6.053, F.A.C.] | EDU 3370 – Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hours |
| Ed. Leadership (Masters Level Course) Focuses on strategic leadership. [House Bill 1537 – enacted for teachers recertifying on or after July 1, 2025] | EDU 6998 – Educational Leadership, 2 credit hours |
Course Schedules
We recommend registering early. Space is limited. Students are required to view the tutorials before the course begins.
Please note: A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all professional education courses.
Spring 1 - January 17-25, 2025
Registration Closes January 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, January 3, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4454 Special Methods in Education, 1 credit hr. |
Spring 2 - January 24-February 1, 2025
Registration Closes January 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, January 10, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (6-12), 1 credit hr. |
| EDU 6998 Educational Leadership, 2 credit hrs. |
Spring 3 - February 21-March 1, 2025
Registration Closes February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, February 7, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
Spring 4 - March 21-29, 2025
Registration Closes March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, March 7, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Area (6-12), 1 credit hr. |
Summer 1 - April 11-19, 2025
Registration closes March 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, March 28, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
Summer 2 - May 2-10, 2025
Registration Closes April 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, April 18, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (6-12), 1 credit hr. |
Summer 3 - May 23-31, 2025
Registration Closes May 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, May 9, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
Summer 4 - June 6-14, 2025
Registration Closes May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, May 23, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (6-12), 1 credit hr. |
| EDU 6998 Educational Leadership, 2 credit hrs. |
Summer 5 - June 27-July 5, 2025
Registration Closes June 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, June 13, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4454 Special Methods of Education, 1 credit hr. |
Summer 6 - July 18-26, 2025
Registration Closes July 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Early Viewing Access begins Friday, July 4, 2025
| EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 2235 Methods of Assessment, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III, 2 credit hrs. |
| EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading, 4 credit hrs. |
| EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (6-12), 1 credit hr. |
Course Descriptions
All courses described below are approved by the State of Florida Department of Education for the recertification of teachers holding a valid Florida Teaching Certificate.
EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I (Child and Adolescent Development)
Four credit hours. An introduction to the study of public and non-public education systems, past, and present, in the United States and in other countries. Emphasis on problems, issues, and trends in contemporary American education as viewed from historical, sociological, psychological, and economic perspectives will be examined. This course will also serve as a prologue to comprehensive classroom management.
EDU 2210 Foundations of Special Education
Two hours. This survey course provides an introduction to the terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the instructional needs of diverse students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment of learning, and the curriculum as these relate to inclusion, diversity issues, federal and state legislative mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement, individualized education programs, and professional practice and foundations in special education. The course addresses teaching students with disabilities and the collaborative roles of a multidisciplinary approach to supporting children and youth with disabilities in a diverse society.
EDU 2235 Methods of Assessments
Four hours. This course addresses educational assessment practices in the K-12 classroom that include analysis and application of data from state-wide standardized assessments and other multiple sources to improve instruction and learning for all learners.
EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I
Four credit hours. Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate methods and unique experiences to meet the needs of children who speak a language other than English. Characteristic of second language learner. Second language acquisition processes, and oral language development. Discussions of major trends in ESOL teaching, as well as appropriate resources in ESOL methodologies. Exploration of various social contexts that maximize language and literacy development for second language learners such as collaborative groups and teacher-student conferencing. Focus on instructional strategies that effective teachers use to promote literacy development in all students.
EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III (Effective Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management)
Two credit hours. An introduction to the study of public and non-public education systems emphasizing the philosophical foundations of education trends in contemporary American education, educational psychology and classroom management.
EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading
Four hours. Co-requisite: EDU 3347 (not applicable to TWS students). Teacher candidates engage in the systematic problem-solving process, differentiate instruction, and implement scientifically based reading research practices to support diverse K-12 learners in their acquisition of phonological awareness, phonics and fluent decoding of words, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension for construction of meaning, and oral language with the purposes of prevention, identification, and remediation of reading difficulties to increase reading performance and provide equitable literacy instruction for all. Teacher candidates gain a broad knowledge of and apply research-based instructional practices, differentiate instruction, and use appropriate strategies and materials to engage in the use of explicit, systematic and sequential approaches to K-12 reading instruction to implement multisensory intervention strategies based on assessment data.
EDU 4454 Special Methods in Education
One credit hour. This course is designed to prepare for teaching in the secondary subject areas of Biology, Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Art, and Music using a variety of research-based techniques, materials (including instructional technology), and teaching strategies. Special emphasis is given to the research based on effective teaching behaviors.
EDU 4457 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas in the Secondary School
One credit hour. This course will focus on ways in which reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed and used in the content areas in conjunction with the strategies and skills appropriate to the developmental levels and attitude typical of secondary school students. The course will involve lesson planning and design as well as group presentation, discussion, and critique.
EDU 6998 Educational Leadership
Two credit hours. This course is based on the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS) and focuses on strategic leadership. Emphasis is placed on analyzing how effective educational leaders collaborate with parents, students, and other stakeholders to develop, communicate, and enact a shared vision, mission, and core values to promote the well-being of all students and improve the quality of student learning and teacher performance.
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