Section 6A-4.0082 - Specialization Requirements for Certification in Educational Leadership - Administrative Class(1) A master's or higher degree awarded by an acceptable institution as defined in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C.(2) Successful completion of the Florida Educational Leadership Core Curriculum.(a) The Educational Leadership core curriculum consists of the following educational leadership standard areas pursuant to Rule 6A-5.080, F.A.C.: 1. Professional and ethical norms;3. School operations, management, and safety;4. Student learning and continuous school improvement;6. Recruitment and professional learning;7. Building leadership expertise; and;8. Meaningful parent, family, and community engagement.(b) Documentation of successful completion of the Florida Educational Leadership Core Curriculum shall be by one (1) of the following plans:1. Successful completion of a Department of Education approved Florida preservice program in educational leadership offered by an acceptable institution as defined in subsection 6A-4.003(1), F.A.C. A newly-created state institution that meets approval requirements described in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., shall be considered as having met the accreditation requirement.2. A graduate degree major in educational administration, administration and supervision or educational leadership awarded by an acceptable institution as defined in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C.3. A graduate degree with a major in a subject other than educational administration, administration and supervision or educational leadership, and successful completion of a Department of Education approved modified Florida program in educational leadership offered by an acceptable institution as defined in subsection 6A-4.003(1), F.A.C. A newly-created state institution that meets approval requirements described in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., shall be considered as having met the accreditation requirement.4. A graduate degree with a major in a subject other than educational administration, administration and supervision, or educational leadership awarded by an acceptable institution as defined in Rule 6A-4.003, F.A.C., and thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit which includes credit in each of the educational leadership standard areas specified in paragraph (2)(a) of this rule and an internship or a course with associated field experience in educational leadership.5. Successful completion of a Level I educational leadership program approved by the Department of Education and offered by a Florida public school district, charter school, or charter management organization per Rule 6A-5.081, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-4.0082
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS.
New 7-1-86, Formerly 6A-4.082, Amended 10-31-88, 9-12-89, 7-17-00, 7-1-07, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 025, February 6, 2024 effective 2/20/2024.New 7-1-86, Formerly 6A-4.082, Amended 10-31-88, 9-12-89, 7-17-00, 7-1-07, 2-20-24.