CCAF Instructors Gain First State Certification

Qualified instructors from the Community College of the Air Force can now take a state-issued subject-knowledge exam to meet requirements for K-12 teaching certification in Florida, negating the need of additional schooling, due to a recent amendment to the state’s educator certification statute. The new provision allows CCAF instructors to meet Florida’s general knowledge, professional preparation and teacher competence requirements, providing the CCAF instructor holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, has taught at least two full-time semesters and has passed one or more of Florida’s subject-knowledge exams. CCAF has been working with other state departments of education and civilian educational institutions to enhance recognition of the occupational instructor certification and gain advanced certification placement for CCAF instructors. Officials expressed hope that more states will follow Florida’s lead.