Are there resources to help me study for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12 Certification Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)?

There are several resources available to help with practice for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12 Certification FTCE (formerly Hearing Impaired K-12). Listed are resources for graduates of a deaf education program and for those entering into the field of deaf education for the first time (e.g., previous general education or ESE teachers):

Test-Specific Resources

• FTCE DHH K-12 Resource Materials
• FTCE DHH K-12 Sample Questions
• FTCE DHH K-12 Competencies and Skills and Blueprint

Additional Deaf Education Professional Learning Resources

• Florida Laws:
  • DHH Eligibility (Rule: 6A-6.03013, F.A.C.)
  • Instructional Programs (Fla. Stat. § 1003.55)
  • Auditory-Oral Educational Programs (Fla. Stat. § 1002.391)
• RMTC-DHH Resources:
  • TA-Live! Webinars
  • Online Courses
• BEESS Professional Learning Portal:
  • DeafEd Express
  • Language Reading Connection for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (LRC-DHH)
  • Usher Syndrome Screening's (if appropriate)
• Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Online Learning Modules
• Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) Online Learning Courses

 

Special Note: Pre-service teachers with disabilities may be eligible to receive support from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Contact your local VR representative for more information.  

 

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