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Gina Fontana
EPI Director
407.708.2673
Office J-113 S/LM

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Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Changing Careers? Come Change Lives!

If you are an aspiring teacher, we have the program for you! Seminole State's Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) helps baccalaureate degree holders (in fields outside of education) earn their Florida Professional Certification to teach in a K-12 classroom within nine months.

The program provides the necessary training for participants to become highly effective certified teachers. In addition to being prepared to take the Florida Teacher Certification Exams, those who successfully complete the EPI Program and achieve passing scores on the required exams will receive their five-year Professional Teaching Certificate.

Adults looking for a career change, including displaced workers, U.S. veterans and mothers entering the work force, are encouraged to explore this exciting opportunity.

Entry Requirements

To gain admission into the EPI Program, prospective students must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Complete a Seminole State Application for Admission (Note: The EPI Program only accepts printed applications at this time.)
• Submit to fingerprinting and a background check.
• Obtain a Statement of Status of Eligibility for certification from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).
• Attend an information/registration session.
• Complete an EPI admission application during the information/registration session.
• Interview with the EPI program coordinator.

Along with the EPI application, prospective students must complete and/or submit the following materials during their admission interview:

• A copy of their Seminole State Application for Admission
• Statement of Status of Eligibility (issued after you apply to FLDOE for certification) 
• Official unopened college transcript(s)
• Security clearance/fingerprinting for a background check through the school district

Information and Registration Sessions

If you are interested in enrolling in the Educator Preparation Institute, plan to attend one of the information and registration sessions below.

Additional Information

For more information about the EPI Program, please contact:

Gina Fontana, Ed. D.
EPI Director
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, Room J-113
407.708.2673

Gretchen McCallister
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, Room L-016A
407.708.2821