florida teaching fellows

Teachers can’t do it all alone — and parents shouldn’t have to either.

What if every school had a built-in system to help families when they hit a learning roadblock, struggle with a new academic concept, or don’t know how to set up a summer learning plan? What if those supports were available not just during school hours, but in the mornings, evenings, weekends, and summers?

Florida Teaching Fellows are full-time professionals who work outside the traditional school day, empowering parents with personalized tools and coaching to take the stress out of supporting their child’s academic growth. Whether it’s homework help at 8 PM or guidance on how to access learning resources, Teaching Fellows are available on your schedule.

And because help is available when it’s needed, challenges can be addressed at the first sign of struggle — before small problems turn into big setbacks, frustrations, or lost opportunities.

Discover how this innovative pilot program could transform the way Florida supports students and families.

Why it matters.

Across Florida and the nation, schools face critical teacher shortages — especially in high-need areas. At the same time, research shows that teacher quality is the single most important factor in student success.

The Florida Teaching Fellows program addresses both challenges by:

Attracting talented, mission-driven individuals into the profession
Providing a supported, structured path into teaching
Strengthening retention through mentoring and community
Ensuring every student has access to a great teacher

key features.

Selective Recruitment — Identifies high-potential candidates with a heart for service and a passion for education.
Comprehensive Training — Combines coursework in pedagogy with practical experience in classrooms.
Mentorship Model — Fellows are paired with master teachers for guidance and coaching.
Placement Partnerships — Works with districts to place Fellows in schools where they’re needed most.
Ongoing Support — Continuous professional development and leadership opportunities beyond year one.

How it works.

Recruit & Select — Candidates apply through a competitive process emphasizing mission fit, commitment, and potential.
Prepare & Train — Fellows participate in intensive summer training and yearlong coursework.
Teach & Grow — Fellows begin classroom placements under mentorship, applying learning in real time.
Support & Advance — Continued professional growth through community learning and leadership development.