Serving nearly 2.8 million students, 4,400 public schools, and 28 colleges, the Florida Department of Education serves its citizens and communities through early learning programs, K-12 and higher education, skills training, and career development.

Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists.

The Department of Education serves as the single repository of education data from school districts, state and community colleges, universities, and independent postsecondary institutions - allowing us to track student performance over time and across varying education sectors.

Florida offers IET programs in 15 of 17 career clusters available at postsecondary institutions. IET programs are determined by regional demand and aligned to postsecondary certifications and degrees, facilitating student transitions to postsecondary education and employment.

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) is the state education agency of Florida. It governs public education and manages funding and testing for local educational agencies (school boards). It is headquartered in the Turlington Building (named for former education commissioner Ralph Turlington) in Tallahassee. [1]

22 hours ago · If the U.S. Department of Education were eliminated, as President Donald Trump has promised, Florida’s education system could face significant shifts. With the state assuming more control over ...

Welcome to the Florida Department of Education's website. Every day we work hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Additionally, in April 2021, the U.S. Department of Education approved Florida's Amended ESSA Waiver (PDF) for Report Card requirements related to certain assessments and accountability for the 2020-21 school year.

2 days ago · Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough. DeSantis has asked for a record $1.5 billion for teacher pay, an increase of about $246 million. He’s also asked for about $1.7 billion for early childhood education.

If you are a person with a disability looking to find, maintain or advance in a career, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help. VR is a division of Florida's Department of Education whose mission is to assist people with disabilities in securing employment. Steps to Get Started for Adult Customers