Launched under the auspices of the University of Central Florida and the College of Education, the UCF Academy for Teaching, Learning and Leadership prepares and renews competent, caring and qualified professional educators, counselors, administrators, and researchers who create the future for students of all ages.

Hundreds of educators, alumni, school district leaders, and business people have participated in focus group meetings that concentrated on identifying the interests and needs of the learning community, as well as this vision . . . The UCF Academy is a cornerstone of excellence in education supporting lifelong learning, serving as a hub for partnerships, and reflecting proven and promising practices in teaching, learning and leadership.