Optima is the first Charter School Management Organization operating in the state of Florida that has received state approval for a proprietary professional development certification program (Optima PDCP). The Optima PDCP admits superior teacher candidates who have been identified as showing potential for success in the teaching profession. The program ensures high-quality field and clinical experiences, including feedback and support for each candidate, and prepares candidates to instruct students to meet high standards of academic achievement and the ability to positively impact student learning growth. These aims will be accomplished through the following program components:

• Mentorship
• Required readings
• Group instruction
• Individual instruction
• Self-reflection
• Observation
• Goal tracking
• Demonstration

  PDCP Course Instructor – an individual responsible for instructing the PDCP course.