Preventive measures: How teachers can protect their licenses
In a profession where your license is your livelihood, adopting proactive strategies and maintaining professional conduct are just as important as the effort put into lesson plans. Every state has its regulations, and it is important to understand the rules. Teachers...
Understanding the Florida educator misconduct reporting process
Florida enforces strict regulations to reduce instances of educator misconduct within the state. There is a process in place that enables affected individuals to easily report educator misconduct. Educators need to understand how this process works, as it directly...
Defending teacher licenses in cases of scholarly misconduct
Teachers and academic professionals face high expectations for integrity in their work. Accusations of academic misconduct can threaten their careers, reputations and professional licenses. Although there are challenges to face, there are strategies for defending...
How to face accusations of an inappropriate student relationship
Allegations of an inappropriate teacher-student relationship have serious consequences for everyone involved. If you face these accusations in Florida, you must handle the situation with care and diligence. Taking the appropriate steps can help protect your rights and...
What puts a teacher’s license at risk?
To maintain the high standards of the teaching profession, educators must adhere to a strict code of conduct. However, several factors can put teachers' licenses at risk. Recognize some of the common threats that can risk your license so that you can proactively...
How the Florida Stop WOKE Act impacts teachers negatively
In 2023, Florida enacted the Stop WOKE Act, which stirred controversy, especially among educators. The Act aims to prohibit the teaching of certain concepts related to race and gender in schools and workplaces. The Act has sparked a lot of debate, particularly about...
Can you teach in Florida with a criminal record?
Community members entrust their children to public and private school teachers for instruction and protection. For this reason, teachers often have a higher standard than others for holding their job title. However, many people make mistakes or errors in judgment for...
What might lead to a loss of a teaching license?
Many teachers indicate that the profession is more than a job: It is a calling. A teacher faced with suspension and subsequent loss of a license may not know what to do next. Understanding a few reasons this may occur may help prevent and defend against it. What is...
Understanding grounds of just cause to terminate teacher employment
A study conducted by the University of Miami found that most teachers who are fired are not dismissed for poor teaching skills. Instead, most teachers are fired for participation in unprofessional or illegal activities. While some dismissed teachers may have certainly...
Defending your license against a complaint
Florida takes complaints against teachers seriously. According to Florida Statutes Section 1012.796, the Department of Education must investigate any allegation that might lead to license revocation or suspension. A complaint against you puts your professional and...