Alternative Certification

Many states have developed or are initiating programs that provide alternative routes to teacher certification, particularly for mid-career professionals.

The goal of such programs is to draw a diversity of individuals with in-depth subject matter backgrounds into teaching careers. Requirements for an alternative teaching license vary by state. For an overseas position, it does not matter what state your license is from.

Generally, applicants must hold a bachelors degree in the subject to be taught, achieve a passing score on state-required examinations, complete an intensive teacher preparation program, and possibly fulfill a supervised teaching internship. Specific information on which school systems are offering internships can be requested from the schools.

After satisfactory completion of these requirements, the applicant will be issued a teaching credential. 
 

There can be great differences from state to state as to what additional training and course work is required and how much support is offered to the new teacher once he or she is in the classroom. 

Information on requirements for a teacher credential may be obtained by contacting the department of education of the state where you would like to teach (become certified).

It is wise to confirm program and licensure requirements before making a career decision. Colleges and universities with teacher preparation programs are also a source of information. Descriptions of college programs can be found in Peterson's Guides and similar directories in your local library and specific information is available in individual college catalogs.

Some sources of further information on alternative teacher certification are listed below

 

	AL	Alabama State Department of Education
	AR	Arkansas Department of Education
	AR	TeachArkansas
	DE	Alternate Routes to Certification
	FL	Florida Department of Education
	FL	TeachInFlorida
	GA	Georgia Professional Standards Commission
	KY	Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
	LA	Louisiana Department of Education
	LA	TeachLouisiana
	MD	Maryland State Department of Education
	MS	Mississippi Department of Education
	MS	Mississippi Teacher Corps
	NC	College Foundation of North Carolina
	NC	eLearningNC/Careers
	NC	North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
	NC	North Carolina Teacher Education/eLearning NC
	OK	Oklahoma State Department of Education
	SC	South Carolina Department of Education
	TN	Tennessee Department of Education
	TX	Texas State Board for Educator Certification
	VA	Virginia Department of Education -Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
	WV	West Virginia Department of Education

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