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EDUCATE | AFFIRM | INSPIRE 147than 20,000 students. Data indicated a 91% satisfaction rate, reflecting the relevance of its sessions designed to support educator retention and classroom preparedness. High participation levels solidified Teacher Fest as a central component of instructional quality District-wide.Educator Support ProgramParticipation in the ESP included 1,422 teachers throughout FY26. Educators used real-time data, allowing school-based administrators to provide proactive, individualized coaching. New teachers followed a professional learning roadmap featuring seminars focused on specific instructional needs, including:%u2022 Classroom management and student engagement.%u2022 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) strategies.%u2022 Routines, procedures, and best practices.%u2022 Palm Beach Model of Instruction strategies.At the conclusion of the year, the District honored outstanding educators with the Beginning Teacher of the Year and Mentor Teacher of the Year awards. These honors highlighted successful mentoring relationships and leadership that support new teacher growth.PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMThe District%u2019s Professional Learning Certification Program (PLCP) is a vital alternative certification pathway for professionals entering the field of education. In FY26, the program saw significant growth, enrolling 318 teachers, a 17% increase from the previous year. This growth highlights the value and recognition of the PLCP across the District.The District implemented several key initiatives to strengthen program infrastructure and support participant success:%u2022 Weekly office hours provided real-time, personalized support to boost candidate engagement and improve access to resources.%u2022 State-compliant, District-led training sessions ensured that all candidates mastered 10 core competencies, maintaining high-quality daily instruction.%u2022 Mentor outreach and District-level coaching were expanded to provide new teachers with individualized professional guidance throughout the certification journey.The program continues to support the well-being and professional growth of educators without an education degree. By providing these structured pathways, the District ensures that second-career teachers are prepared to meet the needs of students in every grade level, from kindergarten through grade 12.