About Our School
Program Advisors
All students who are interested in becoming teachers or learning more about the teaching profession should contact the MDC SOE Advisement Offices at soeadvisement@mdc.edu to learn more! In order to ensure that you are registering for the correct classes that you need to achieve your educational goal, it is important to get correct information. Advisors/case managers will provide career and education counseling to individuals interested in pursuing employment in the field of education and support to MDC SOE students in their ongoing quest for teaching excellence. Advisors/case managers will review your degree audit, grade point average (GPA), pathway progress, and provide program counseling. Bachelor of Science students are assigned an advisor/case manager who will support their studies from entry to graduation. Advisement services are provided in the areas of early childhood credentialing (FCCPC, NCDA), bachelor’s degree programs, teacher initial certification, certificate and credential renewals, alternative certification programs, and endorsement programs.
Advisors/case managers are specially trained to be knowledgeable about the MDC SOE programs as well as financial aid and scholarship information. Hours of advisement are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm, and Friday from 9am to 4:30pm. No appointment is needed to meet with an advisor/case manager.
Clearance Cards
To ensure the safety and well-being of both students and staff, teacher candidates enrolled in MDC SOE courses and completing clinical experience hours in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) or Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers must undergo a mandatory Level 2 clearance through a fingerprinting background check.
All MDC students, regardless of their employment status, must obtain a clearance card to fulfill the clinical experience requirements for their program. Additional information may be found in the Fingerprinting & Security Clearance section of the Work-Based Learning Handbook.
Clinical Teaching Lab
The Clinical Teaching Lab is an innovative space designed to support teacher candidates as they transition from theory to practice. Equipped with cutting-edge tools like the Revolution Lightboard for mini-teach lesson simulations, the lab provides an immersive environment for skill development and performance improvement.
Key Features:
- Mini-teach lesson simulations using the Revolution Lightboard
- Florida Teacher Certification Exam test preparation support
- Targeted performance improvement and skill development
The Clinical Teaching Lab is tailored to help students address areas for growth, ensuring a successful transition from pre-service to in-service educator. This initiative supports all bachelor’s degree and Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) students within the School of Education who demonstrate a need.
How It Works:
A Performance Improvement Plan/Support Dialogue Form can be initiated by faculty, staff, advisors, administration, or students themselves.
Contact Information:
For more information, connect with Dr. Corey A. Montgomery at cmontgom@mdc.edu.
Explore the resources of the Clinical Teaching Lab and take the next step toward a successful teaching career!
For FTCE-Florida Teacher Certification Examination information, please visit: https://www.mdc.edu/testing/tests/ftce/
