Payment for advanced degrees will be provided if the degree is held in the area of certification shown on the Florida certificate.  Please view a listing of the Certification Acceptable Majors.  Also acceptable are degrees in Education such as Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching, or Education, etc. 

NOTE: If you are an existing contracted teacher with the district and are seeking information and/or the form to request an incentive for additional coursework/in-service completed after your last conferred degree, please follow this link to the correct web page.

Advanced Degrees (in-field)

Effective July 1, 2011, as provided in Florida Statutes, teachers that are new to the District or teachers that are rehired after a break in service may receive pay for advanced degrees provided the degree is held in their area of certification. You are paid for the highest degree earned.

• Master's Degree = $3,650
• Specialist Degree = $6,800
• Doctorate Degree = $8,000

To request payment for an advanced degree, please submit the Request for Advanced Degree Payment form along with an official transcript showing the degree conferral to Talent Acquisition & Operations - Instructional.  Instructions are provided on the form.