Connecticut alternative route

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

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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree	Yes
Bachelor's in the subject	No
Pedagogy coursework	Yes
Credit hours	No
Minimum GPA	No
Tests	Yes
Employment as a teacher	Yes
Clinical experience	No
Professional development	No
Mentoring	No
Service requirement	No
High-need schools	Not reported
Shortage areas	Not reported
Limited to some grades or subjects	Yes
Designed for shortage areas	Yes

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)and Bilingual Education

TESOL and Bilingual Education

Hold a valid Connecticut teaching certificate, of at least Provisional status;

• Have worked full-time under a Connecticut teaching certificate for a minimum of three years

during the previous eight years;

• Verify proficiency in a language other than English as determined by ACTFL for certification as

a Bilingual teacher (http://www.languagetesting.com/);

Title II links no providers to this route.