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For just $96 annually, the cost of TSFA membership, teachers gain free access to the Info Hub, where you will find a 15-video Principles and Elements series featuring Tim Farrell AAF AIFD PFCI, exclusive content for floral design teachers and TSFA on Demand videos. You will also receive the monthly TEXAS in Bloom magazine and valuable discounts on TSFA classes, hands-on workshops, conferences and more.

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Advanced floral design curriculum is coming soon!

Each year, Texas State Florists' Association Education Committee members present exciting new Flower of the Month designs to teachers. Ideal for those seeking approachable, affordable options for students, there are now four years of designs for each month of the year. Be sure to explore all the options!

• 2024 Flower of the Month Slides.
• 2023 Flower of the Month Designs.
• 2022 Flower of the Month Ideas.
• 2021 Flower of the Month Options.

The Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Training and Certifications are not required by the Texas Education Agency or TSFA. These workshops are designed to help you further develop your skills and gain the insight and confidence needed to best prepare students for a successful career in the floral design industry. Created with the needs of ag teachers in mind, these workshops offer 9 CEU credits each, which may be applied toward your professional development.

These certification courses provide floral design teachers with the skills and experience needed to guide high school students through TSFA's certification process. By attending this one-day, hands-on design workshop, you will gain valuable insight into the certification process and the skills students need to achieve certification. The Level 1 Floral Design Certification is included in the Approved Texas Education Agency List of Industry Based Certifications for students. Attend this certification course to earn 9 CEU credits.

FAQs for Level 2

Q. How many years of teaching floral design is required before I may attend the Level 2 Floral Design Certification?

A. A minimum of three years of teaching floral design and Level 1 Floral Design Teacher Certification are required before registering for the Level 2 Floral Design Teacher Certification.

Q. Is the Level 1 Floral Design Teacher Certification required before registering for the Level 2 certification class?

A. Yes, Level 1 Floral Design Teacher Certification is required before registering for the Level 2 certification class.

Important Information

The Level 1 certification class is intended for teachers with some floral design knowledge and who have practiced the Level 1 symmetrical and rose boutonniere designs prior to attending the class.

The Level 2 teacher certification class is for teachers who have successfully passed Level 1 Floral Certification. To earn this certification, you must have practiced the Level 2 asymmetrical design, corsage and rose arrangement and must demonstrate knowledge of the related concepts. If you register for Level 1 and Level 2 teacher certification classes together, you must earn your Level 1 certification to qualify for the Level 2 certification class. The Level 2 class cannot be taken until you have earned Level 1 certification.

2024-2025 Teacher Training and Certification Dates

Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Region 17 Education Service Center
111 W. Loop 289
Lubbock, Texas 79416

Oct. 7-8
Region 6 Education Service Center
3332 Montgomery Road
Huntsville, Texas 77340

Level 2 is only available to teachers who have been teaching for three years or more and who have earned the Level 1 certification.