Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Connecticut

Connecticut reports 7 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Connecticut State Department of Education.

ACES Advanced Alternate Route for Library Media Specialists

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

ACES Advanced Alternative Program for Teachers to Become TESOL or Bilingual Teachers

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Albertus Magnus College Advance ARC in Remedial Reading

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

Capital Region Education Council, Connecticut Teacher Residency Program

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Advanced Alternate Route Program for Special Education (AARC)

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

Charter Oak State College Alternate Route to Certification in Early Childhood Education

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

OHE Alternate Route to Certification

Run by: State
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

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