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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree? Are you ready for an exciting
career change?

You could become a certified teacher for  Peoria Public Schools  in  less than one year! Peoria Public Schools has partnered with the  University of West Florida  to provide an alternative certification program to qualified candidates. PPS has agreed to cover  100% of the tuition cost  for those who complete the program in the allotted time and commit to work for PPS for three years after program completion.

The program is  online and self-paced  which allows applicants to complete courses around their current work schedule.

Peoria Public Schools Covers Tuition

Peoria Public Schools covers 100% of tuition costs, minimizing expenses to applicants.

Limited Cost to Program Candidates

Maximum out-of-pocket cost is under $600 depending upon teacher subject specialization.

Flexible Class Schedule

This is an online program that is self-paced and has daily enrollment. You can start as soon as all proper paperwork has been completed. This also means there is no set class time, you work on your schedule. 

Two Years to Complete the Program

Coursework is self-paced.

Program Details:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required prior to application.
  • Candidates have  2 years to fully complete  the program.
  • Candidates  commit to 3 years of employment  with Peoria
    Public Schools following program completion.
  • Candidates earn  6 to 15 credit hours  toward select masters
    programs. 
  • Program is CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator
    Preparation) accredited and recognized to prepare candidates
    to meet individual state standards. 
  • Applicants will have to commit to a week of student teaching
    during the school day. Will have to work around their work
    schedule. 
  • Tutoring is offered through all phases of the program. Retired
    teachers and current teachers serve as tutors.