Teacher Training and Certification
The Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Training and Certifications are not required by the Texas Education Agency or the Texas State Florists' Association. 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. Designed with the needs of ag teachers in mind, these workshops offer 9 CEU credits each, which may be applied toward your professional development.
The Level 1 Texas Teacher Floral Certification was designed to equip floral design teachers with the skills and experience needed to guide students through the Texas State Florists' Association High School Student 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 is required prior to registering for the Level 2 Floral Design Teacher Certification.
Q. Is the Level 1 Floral Design Teacher Certification required prior to registering for the Level 2 certification class?
A. Yes, Level 1 Floral Design Teacher Certification is required prior to registering for the Level 2 certification class.
Important Information
- If you register for both Level 1 and Level 2 teacher certification classes consecutively and do not earn your Level 1 certification, you will not be eligible to take the Level 2 certification class until you have successfully completed the Level 1 certification.
- The Level 1 certification class is intended for teachers who have 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 are registered for both Level 1 and Level 2 certification classes and do not earn your Level 1 certification, you will not be eligible to take the Level 2 certification class until you have successfully completed the Level 1 certification.
2024-2025 Teacher Training and Certification Dates
Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Training Registrations Will Be Added in 2025.
Level 2 is only available to teachers who have been teaching for three years or more and who have earned the Level 1 certification.
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Please pay attention to the due dates listed on the registration forms and above. Each date is set to allow for time to order product and supplies. No registration forms will be accepted after the listed date!
For more information, please call the Texas State Florists' Association at 512.528.0806 or email tsfaadmin@tsfa.org.
