Connecticut alternative route
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Advanced Alternate Route Program for Special Education (AARC)
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Connecticut State Department of Education.
- Run by
- Private organization
- Teach while completing
- No
- Max years to complete
- 1
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | No |
| 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 |
Grade or subject limits
Special Education K-12
Shortage design
Special education K-12
Other requirements
A valid teaching certificate and a Master's Degree
A minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience in the past 8 years (substitute teaching experience may be considered)
The desire to teach students with disabilities as a special educator
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
- Capital Region Education Council, Connecticut Teacher Residency Program
- Charter Oak State College Alternate Route to Certification in Early Childhood Education
- OHE Alternate Route to Certification