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Professional Educators Network of Florida

Affordable, top-notch legal protection for educators without the partisan politics

About PEN

PEN is NOT a labor union. We are a professional organization for the professional educator.



PEN of Florida was formed from humble beginnings 25 years ago. A few parents, teachers, and education advocates wanted to see the culture of teaching change for Florida teachers. They had a vision for teachers to be treated as professionals. PEN has served thousands of teachers since its humble beginnings. We have provided employment rights protection and liability insurance to teachers in their most needed times. We have a heart for giving teachers the tools they need to be the best teachers they can be. We have given thousands of dollars in classroom supplies directly to teachers over the years. Our vision continues to grow. Grow with us by joining the professional organization for Florida teachers.

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PEN believes that teachers are professionals and deserve to be treated as such. PEN is NOT a labor union. We are a professional organization for the professional educator. PEN provides online professional development, so you can continue growing and learning in your career. PEN members are the best of the best. PEN promises to treat our members with the respect they deserve and advocate for that same respect around the state of Florida. PEN’s mission is to make Florida a better place for teachers to teach and students to learn.

PEN PROTECTS YOUR CAREER.

No other Florida educators’ association matches the protection offered by PEN of Florida. Our Educators Professional Liability Insurance Policy includes up to $2 million in professional liability insurance, as well as extensive employment rights defense insurance. Plus, PEN  gives members access to education attorneys at the onset of an issue. If you have job-related legal questions or concerns, click here for more detailed information on topics such as certification, evaluations, employment issues and more. PEN members can ask for help by emailing PEN’s legal team.

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Having a lawyer made all the difference

“I have been very pleased with my service from PEN. Thank you so much! I feel that having a lawyer made all the difference in the resolution of my case.

~ Yolanda Redding”
Professional Educators Network of Florida
2018-07-13T20:00:03+00:00
“I have been very pleased with my service from PEN. Thank you so much! I feel that having a lawyer made all the difference in the resolution of my case. ~ Yolanda Redding”
https://penfl.org/testimonials/having-a-lawyer-made-all-the-difference/

You support teachers and don’t play politics

“The nice thing about the organization is that you support teachers and don’t play politics. Your organization does things by the book and will fight for teachers. In dealing with this county, the organization stuck to their guns and showed support to me, and grinded out victory for me. “

~Patrick Stitz
Professional Educators Network of Florida
2018-07-13T19:56:50+00:00
“The nice thing about the organization is that you support teachers and don’t play politics. Your organization does things by the book and will fight for teachers. In dealing with this county, the organization stuck to their guns and showed support to me, and grinded out victory for me. “ ~Patrick Stitz
https://penfl.org/testimonials/you-support-teachers-and-dont-play-politics/

“I called PEN and within a few hours, I was speaking with an attorney…”

"I never thought I would need PEN’s legal services. I had been teaching for 34 years and been nominated several times as Teacher of the Year. But in my 34th year of my teaching career, one of my ESE student’s parents requested that I let her son take a test as many times as it took for him to pass the test. When I explained to her that I could not do that, she began calling the school and sending emails to DOE telling them things that were not true about what I was doing to her son. I called PEN and within a few hours, I was speaking with an attorney and he listened to my situation and advised me on how to proceed. He stayed in contact with me until the issue was resolved. I am so thankful I filled out that PEN brochure that was in my school mailbox." - Polk County Educator
Professional Educators Network of Florida
2016-12-09T13:48:30+00:00
"I never thought I would need PEN’s legal services. I had been teaching for 34 years and been nominated several times as Teacher of the Year. But in my 34th year of my teaching career, one of my ESE student’s parents requested that I let her son take a test as many times as it took for him to pass the test. When I explained to her that I could not do that, she began calling the school and sending emails to DOE telling them things that were not true about what I was doing to her son. I called PEN and within a few hours, I was speaking with an attorney and he listened to my situation and advised me on how to proceed. He stayed in contact with me until the issue was resolved. I am so thankful I filled out that PEN brochure that was in my school mailbox." - Polk County Educator
https://penfl.org/testimonials/called-pen-within-hours-speaking-attorney/

“It would have been a really scary time if I had not had an attorney advising me…”

"I believed one of my students was being abused by a guardian. I called the PEN representative and she told me that I was obligated to report this to the district. I was interviewed by the district, the DCF and the sheriff’s department. The PEN attorney advised me of the laws, helped me prepare my statement and advised me on the process. It all turned out fine in the end, but it would have been a really scary time if I had not had an attorney advising me." - Palm Beach County Educator
Professional Educators Network of Florida
2016-12-09T13:49:27+00:00
"I believed one of my students was being abused by a guardian. I called the PEN representative and she told me that I was obligated to report this to the district. I was interviewed by the district, the DCF and the sheriff’s department. The PEN attorney advised me of the laws, helped me prepare my statement and advised me on the process. It all turned out fine in the end, but it would have been a really scary time if I had not had an attorney advising me." - Palm Beach County Educator
https://penfl.org/testimonials/really-scary-time-not-attorney-advising/

“It was a relief to have PEN speak out for me and make sure that my rights were not violated…”

"Due to an injury, my doctor prescribed that I would need to adjust several of my job-related activities. PEN helped me with getting the district to make accommodations so I could keep on working. It was a relief to have PEN speak out for me and make sure that my rights were not violated." - Miami-Dade Educator
Professional Educators Network of Florida
2016-12-09T13:50:10+00:00
"Due to an injury, my doctor prescribed that I would need to adjust several of my job-related activities. PEN helped me with getting the district to make accommodations so I could keep on working. It was a relief to have PEN speak out for me and make sure that my rights were not violated." - Miami-Dade Educator
https://penfl.org/testimonials/relief-pen-speak-make-sure-rights-not-violated/
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Thank you PEN of Florida

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Having a lawyer made all the difference

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You support teachers and don’t play politics

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Professional Educators Network of Florida (PEN) is a professional organization for teachers and support staff throughout the state of Florida. PEN offers liability protections, legal representation, professional development and networking opportunities for educators in the Sunshine State.
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