Event Information
Spend an hour with Jennifer Tanner and EC Consultant Aimee Knoepfel via Zoom for a topic discussion, followed by a time to share ideas with fellow directors.
Please join Dr. Alan Freeman, Director of LCMS School Ministry, and Leanna Butterfield*, Director of Enrollment for Christ Community Lutheran School, for Follow Up Fridays: All about Admissions and Enrollment!
*Leanna Butterfield serves as the Director of Enrollment for Christ Community Lutheran School in St. Louis, MO. The Zoom sessions will be centered on Best Practices and will be applicable to all schools, no matter enrollment or location.
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Follow Up Fridays will be offered at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm EST. The same material will be presented during each time slot. Sessions will be recorded for on-demand access.
June 9 – Bridging the Summer Gap and increasing retention of both new and old families
July 21 – How to Win Parents and Influence Others
August 18 – Your Competition is You!
September 8 – From Inquiry to Graduation – Tell The Story!
October 27 – Focus on Retention, Continuously Evaluate, and never stop!
The 2027 FLGA District Music Festival will be held on February 26, 2027 at
St. Paul Lutheran School in Lakeland, FL.
School Services & Programs
The purpose of Lutheran School Consulting Services (LSCS) is to strengthen and revitalize Lutheran schools so God’s children are well served and His kingdom expanded. LSCS focuses on the school and its ministry. As schools are strengthened, so are congregations and their ministries.
For more information, download a brochure.
Master In-service Program for Florida Schools and Teacher Certification
The Master Inservice Program (MIP) is the only portal for teacher certification in the state of Florida. Schools in the state of Florida are required to register annually for MIP.
Through a partnership with School Mission and ACSI, teachers and administrators receive in-service points toward recertification by attending conferences, workshops, school in-service sessions, classes, or seminars.
Schools access MIP at School Mission. Dr. Barry Morris is the program manager. He is highly trained, extremely knowledgeable, and available to answer questions. Contact Dr. Morris at support@schoolmission.net or support_adm@schoolmission.net or call 601-467-2631.
Annual Registration for Participation
Each year, schools must register and pay the annual fee for the program, which runs from July 1 to June 30.
• Registration and payment are due in the District office by June 20.
• Online Payment and Registration will be available shortly.
Florida Educator Certification Steps
Information for first-time Florida certification can be found on the FDOE website.
Applicants must be fingerprinted through a Livescan vendor and submit the results to the FDOE. See Fingerprint Processing Instructions for additional directions.
Renewal Requirements
Teaching certificates must be renewed every five years. Renewal requirements include:
• Six hours of college credit or its equivalent of 120 in-service credit points
• 20 of the 120 points must be in the Students with Disabilities category
• 60 of the 120 points must be in the field of certification
• 40 of the 120 points must be in reading if your certificate covers PreK-6 or if your certificate is in Reading or English
for grades 5-12 (See Reading Renewal Requirements for more details)
• Complete details for renewal being on page 5 of the MIP Manual
Inservice Points
Inservice points must correspond to an approved MIP component for a teacher to receive credit toward recertification. Points are recorded within MIP using a component number provided here: Master Inservice Plan Component List
A Professional Learning Catalog provides links for inservice in many categories, including Students With Disabilities and Reading. It is not a comprehensive list, simply a starting place if you are looking for approved professional development options.
