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Connect with Families and Students to Provide Educational Opportunities

The Family Empowerment Scholarship empowers families to personalize the education of their students.

Providers are now able to onboard into the Education Market Assistant (EMA).

Parents/guardians and providers can find details about eligible services and what they entail in the scholarship handbooks and scholarship purchasing guides.

FTC/FES-EO Purchasing Guide >FES-UA Purchasing Guide >

Reading and Math Providers

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Become a Provider

Whether you're an individual service provider, a business, or part of a larger network, we've outlined the steps for creating a provider account. It is essential to carefully follow the instructions below in the Service Provider Account Types and Document Checklist to minimize errors or potential delays.

Additionally, please be aware that certain provider types will be required to upload a specific form during the onboarding process.

Full-Time Tutor 2023-24 Provider Participation Agreement >
Home Education Instructional Program 2023-24 Provider Participation Agreement >

Service Provider Account Types

In EMA, providers must create a business and/or personal account.
Businesses must have a Business Account to receive direct payments through the EMA platform. If a service
requires a credential, all employees who will provide services must also create a Personal Account. All
payments will be made to a business account.

Who will create a “Business” account?

Create a “Business” account if you:

  • Own/operate of a business that will bill for services
    OR
  • Contract with or employ service providers, whose services to students will be payable to your business

NOTE: All employees of a business who provide services that require individual credentials must create a
"Personal" account as well. Once employee personal accounts are created, the business must
approve/connect the employee "Personal" accounts to the “Business” account.

Who will create a “Personal” account?

Create a “Personal” account if you:

  • Have a credential or license that qualifies you to provide services, and
  • Are employed by, or contract with, a “Business” account on the Provider Marketplace

NOTE: A “Personal” account will not receive payment. Direct payment will be made to the associated Business account. Individuals who will create a Personal account must provide the required documentation based on service type to be approved. Please check the required document checklist below for details.

Who will create both a “Business" and "Personal” account?

Create both a “Business/Personal” account if you:

  • Meet the criteria above for creating a “Business” account, and
  • Have a credential or license that qualifies you to provide services

Document Checklist for Service Providers

Specialized Service Providers

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • First and last name of the person rendering services
  • A copy of the FLDOH license number

Full-Time Tutoring

Eligible programs: FES-UA and PEP

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Part-Time Tutoring

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, New Worlds, and PEP

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  • First and last name of the person rendering services
  • Hourly rate
  • Subject area(s) in which tutoring will be provided
  • Proof of mastery/documentation of certification:
    • The DOE certification number if the tutor is certified
    • The school district issuing the adjunct teaching certificate
    • A bachelor’s or graduate degree in the subject area
      • This may be a copy of the bachelor’s or graduate degree diploma or official college transcript stating the degree conferred
      • If the diploma does not show the tutor’s major, please submit the transcripts instead
    • An official FTCE score report indicating a passing score on a Florida subject area exam, not more than 10 years old
    • A passing score report that is not more than 10 years old, above the intermediate level, on both the oral and written exams for a foreign language subject area (excluding French, German, or Spanish) administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
    • A form provided by a Florida school district and signed by the school district, indicating there is no standardized exam in the subject area, but the person has attained the essential subject matter competencies and subject area specialization requirements
    • A valid certificate issued by the national Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
    • A valid certificate issued by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
    • A valid Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Professional Certificate
    • For a subject requiring a master’s or higher degree (i.e., Educational Leadership, Guidance Counseling, Reading, or School Psychologist) a score report indicating a passing score on a Florida subject area exam (not more than 10 years old) AND a valid Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Temporary or Professional Certificate
    • A valid Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Temporary Certificate but does not list a passing score on the subject area exam under the Professional Certificate requirements

Choice Navigator

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, and PEP

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  • First and last name of the person rendering services
  • Hourly rate
  • Description of service(s) that will be rendered
  • Proof of mastery/documentation of certification:
    • The DOE certification number if the tutor is certified
    • The school district issuing the adjunct teaching certificate
    • A bachelor’s or graduate degree in the subject area
    • This may be a copy of the bachelor’s or graduate degree diploma or official college transcript stating the degree conferred
    • If the diploma does not show the tutor’s major, please submit the transcripts instead
    • An official FTCE score report indicating a passing score on a Florida subject area exam, not more than 10 years old
    • A passing score report that is not more than 10 years old, above the intermediate level, on both the oral and written exams for a foreign language subject area (excluding French, German, or Spanish) administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
    • A form provided by a Florida school district and signed by the school district, indicating there is no standardized exam in the subject area, but the person has attained the essential subject matter competencies and subject area specialization requirements
    • A valid certificate issued by the national Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
    • A valid certificate issued by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
    • A valid Statement of Status of s (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Professional Certificate
    • For a subject requiring a master’s or higher degree (i.e., Educational Leadership, Guidance Counseling, Reading, or School Psychologist) a score report indicating a passing score on a Florida subject area exam (not more than 10 years old) AND a valid Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Temporary or Professional Certificate
    • A valid Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) issued by Educator Certification that indicates the educator is ELIGIBLE for a Temporary Certificate but does not list a passing score on the subject area exam under the Professional Certificate requirements

Horse Therapy

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • Documentation confirming center membership or accreditation with Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International)
    • Please note, membership or accreditation can only be accepted at the business/center level. Individual membership or accreditation cannot be accepted.

Public School or School District approved by FLDOE providing Contracted Public School Services

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, and PEP

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  • Description of service(s) that will be rendered

Approved VPK/School Readiness

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • Tuition and fee schedule for the current school year
    • Any “other” fees will require a description of the fee included

Home Education Program/Home Education Instructional Program

Eligible programs: FES-UA and PEP

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Please Note:

  • We no longer deny Home Ed providers for being full-time and/or residential-based.
  • We no longer require full-time attendance or hours documentation from Home Ed providers.

Music and Art Therapy

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • First and last name of the person rendering services
  • Demonstration of certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists OR demonstration of certification by the Certification Board for Art Therapists

Job Coaches

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • First and last name of the person rendering services
  • Documentation showing the person meets the criteria of a job coach
    • Hired by the private school as a job coach
    • Hired by the school district as a job coach
    • The criteria/training of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities for job coaches
    • The criteria/training of the Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
    • Have an Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ARCE) certification
    • Have an Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) certification
    • Have an Institution for Community Inclusion certification
    • Employment Specialist Vendor for Vocational Rehabilitation

FLDOE Approved Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) Providers and FLDOE Approved Online Course Providers

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, and PEP

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  • Tuition and fee schedule for the current school year
    • Any “other” fees will require a description of the fee includes
  • Description of class(es) offered
  • PLEASE NOTE: Any submission made by a third party or a business other than the listed approved course provider will not be approved

Specialized Summer Education Program

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, New Worlds, and PEP

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  • Documentation confirming the program offered is “specialized.” The term “specialized” means:
    • A program developed specifically for students with special or unique needs or a program that can meet the student’s needs
    • A program that focuses on a particular field or subject area (example: reading, math, STEM, etc.)

Specialized After-School Program

Eligible programs: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, New Worlds, and PEP

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  • Documentation confirming the program offered is “specialized.” The term “specialized” means:
    • A program developed specifically for students with special or unique needs or a program that can meet the student’s needs
    • A program that focuses on a particular field or subject area (example: reading, math, STEM, etc.)

Annual Home Education Evaluation Fees

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • First and last name of the tutor rendering services
  • A copy of the DOE certification or the DOE license number

Eligible Private School

Eligible program: FES-UA

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  • Tuition and fee schedule for the current school year
    • Any “other” fees will require a description of the fee included

Eligible Post-Secondary Institution

Eligible program: FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO, and PEP

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  • Tuition and fee schedule for the current school year
    • Any “other” fees will require a description of the fee included
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