Florida Department of Education (with NEFEC)
Title II, Part A State-Level Equitable Services: free professional learning for nonprofit private schools
Federal Title II money the state uses for free teacher training at Florida nonprofit private schools, with small stipends and reimbursed endorsement courses and conference travel.
- Amount
- Free courses; course stipends of $36 to $240; endorsement tuition and approved conference travel reimbursed
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolTeachers and leaders at nonprofit private schools in Florida. A nonprofit microschool that is a private school fits. Not for for-profit schools or homeschool co-ops.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Florida only
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on fldoe.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether religious private schools are treated the same (federal equitable-services law generally includes them, but this page does not say)
How to apply
- Step 1: Fill in the NEFEC private-school contacts form to get monthly course updates
- Step 2: Contact NEFEC to register for a course
- Step 3: Email ProfessionalLearning@fldoe.org to ask about stipends, custom courses or conference pre-approval
- Step 4: Send a transcript and tuition receipt to request endorsement course reimbursement
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“offers professional learning opportunities and benefits through the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) at no cost to non-profit private school teachers and leaders.”
Free online, face-to-face and blended courses (reading, gifted, ESOL, teaching students with disabilities, aspiring leaders and more). Teachers who finish a NEFEC course can get a stipend ($36 to $240). Teachers seeking an academic endorsement can ask for tuition back for courses at a Florida public college or university. Leaders and teachers can ask for conference travel reimbursement if the conference is pre-approved at least 30 days ahead. School leaders can also request a custom course. Faith hint: not_stated on the page. Paid-to hint: teacher (stipends, reimbursements).
- Teacher or leader at a nonprofit private school in Florida
- Register for courses through NEFEC
- Conference travel must be pre-approved at least 30 days ahead
Timing
Ongoing. Courses run through the year; conference requests must reach ProfessionalLearning@fldoe.org at least 30 days before the conference.