1. National Center for Alternative Certification Facts from NCEI’s Alternative Teacher Certification: A State- by-State analysis 2009  Every state now has at least one alternate route to teacher certification  130 state alternate routes  ~600 alternate route programs being implemented  ~62,000 individuals issued certificates to teach through alternate routes in 2007-08 – nearly double the number just five years ago

4. National Center for Alternative Certification Characteristics of Alternate Routes – Candidates who get licensed to teach through alternate routes Have at least a bachelor’s degree. Pass a screening process, such as passing tests, interviews, and demonstrated mastery of content to be taught. Begin teaching – usually full-time – early. They engage in on-the-job training. Complete any coursework or equivalent experiences in professional education studies while teaching. Usually work with mentor teachers. Meet high performance standards.

5. National Center for Alternative Certification Overview of Alternative Routes Market-driven Driving factors – school requirements and teacher candidate requirements Efficient models Results in tailor-made programs designed to meet specific needs for specific teachers in specific areas Multiplicity of program models

7. “Teaching full time as a teacher of record during the program” far outranked any other variable as most helpful component of the AC program. (n = 632 to1393) Source: National Center for Education Information’s Survey of Individuals Entering Teaching Through Alternative Teacher Certification Programs © NCEI 2005

13. What the Research is Showing Zero difference after 2 years teaching Experience teaching #1 variable in developing competence to teach Followed by working with other teachers/colleagues Content and subject matter support Clinical experiences much more valuable than courses