Connecticut alternative route
Capital Region Education Council, Connecticut Teacher Residency Program
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Connecticut State Department of Education.
- Run by
- Private organization
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- 2
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | Yes |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
Elementary Education ARC Residency Program.
Shortage design
It is designed to diversify the teaching workforce.
Credential issued
Upon completion, candidates become certified in elementary education.
Clinical experience
Full time 10 month residency is required.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.
Other routes in Connecticut
- ACES Advanced Alternate Route for Library Media Specialists
- ACES Advanced Alternative Program for Teachers to Become TESOL or Bilingual Teachers
- Albertus Magnus College Advance ARC in Remedial Reading
- Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Advanced Alternate Route Program for Special Education (AARC)
- Charter Oak State College Alternate Route to Certification in Early Childhood Education
- OHE Alternate Route to Certification