Student Testimonials
Tuition Support for Florida Teachers
Even easier than 1, 2, 3. The Tuition Support Programs for Exceptional Student Educators (ESE) provide financial support to ESE teachers earning an endorsement in reading.
- Download the application here
- Upon funding approval, apply for the UF Dyslexia Graduate Certificate!
Please email Melanie Morales, Project Director, at esesupport@fiu.edu if you have questions.
Tuition support is made available through Florida’s Personnel Development Support Project, a special project funded by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under IDEA, Part B.
Reading Endorsement
Florida teachers who currently hold a Professional Certificate may be eligible to add the Reading Endorsement to their credentials by taking the certificate courses.
- submit documentation of current Florida certification at admission
- purchase Livetext, a system used by UF to monitor your completion of the Florida Reading Competencies,
- complete all 5 courses, and
- be in good standing in the program.
Completion of these courses does not automatically result in obtaining the Florida Reading Endorsement. Upon certificate completion, candidates must submit documentation as required by the Florida Department of Education on their own in order to add the Florida Reading Endorsement credential.
Program Requirement
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admissions.
- Official transcripts are required for admission.
Program Highlight
Entry: Fall and Spring
Typical Course Load: 5 courses
Full-Time/Part-Time: Not Applicable
Application Deadline: Fall Admission – June 30th/ Spring Admission – November 22nd
Average Class Size: Not Applicable
Program Completion: 3 semesters