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CLINICAL EDUCATOR TRAINING

To strengthen teacher development and elevate instructional practice, the District launched a campaign to
attract teachers with over three years of successful teaching experience to be trained as clinical educators.
These educators served a critical role in shaping the next generation of teachers through hands-on, job-em-
bedded coaching for both new and pre-service teachers. Through practiced application and expert mentorship,
clinical educators connected theory and practice, ensuring incoming District teachers developed the skills,
knowledge, and confidence needed for success in the classroom.

To support this initiative, the District launched a targeted promotional campaign that showcased the leader-
ship opportunities, professional growth, and lasting impact associated with becoming a clinical educator. In
FY25, the District granted clinical educator credentials to 275 teachers, representing a 37.5% increase from
the previous year. This empowered the educators to mentor new teachers and guide pre-service students and
interns. The District’s dedication to expanding this essential training continued into the summer, with an addi-
tional 50 teachers participating in training to serve as mentors and hosts for college interns in the District.

Investing in clinical educator training provided the District with a sustainable mentorship and professional
support system. The District ensured every new teacher had access to expert guidance, and every school
benefited from highly skilled instructional leaders. This initiative strengthened the educational community
and elevated the standard of excellence in teaching across the District.

ASPIRING ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS PROGRAM

The Aspiring Assistant Principals Program provides a pathway for emerging leaders who demonstrate a strong
desire to serve in school leadership roles within the District. Based on the Florida Educational Leadership
Standards, the program emphasizes cultivating effective instructional leadership practices that are responsive
to the diverse needs of the student population. Through thoughtfully curated and relevant experiences, the
program aims to prepare aspiring leaders to confidently and effectively guide and manage school operations
and initiatives. The FY25 cohort supported 37 motivated educators, whose developing leadership skills had a
positive impact on practices and outcomes across 25 schools.

Cohort 6 Aspiring Assistant Principals Program

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