Program Description

The School District of Palm Beach County offers an Alternative Certification Program called the Professional Learning Certification Program (PLCP). PLCP is a rigorous program for new teachers that have not graduated from a college of education. The program develops high-quality educators using job-embedded professional learning via face-to-face and online learning, coupled with sustained mentor support. By choosing this program as a means of alternative certification, you are committing to complete targeted district and school-based training opportunities, devote a substantial amount of personal and professional time to your program work, and make a long-term investment in your career as an educator.

Participant Qualifications

Teachers interested in PDCP must:

• Be employed full-time in a district school as a classroom-based teacher
• Have 2-4 years remaining on their temporary certificate
• Need 6 college courses as evidenced by the Statement of Eligibility (SOE)
• Have a rating of Effective (E) or Highly Effective (HE) on their most recent teacher evaluation
• Be enrolled in or have completed the Educator Support Program (ESP)

Contacts

Dr. Sherry Gibson, HR Specialist II 
(561) 963-3800
 
Danielle Spindel-Rothman, HR Specialist II 
(561) 649-6861