New Mexico alternative route
Alternative License - Online Portfolio to Alternative Licensure (OPAL)
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with New Mexico Public Education Department.
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- 3
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | No |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | No |
| 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
Special Education is not allowed under this pathway.
Shortage design
Bilingual Education, TESOL,Math, Science.
Credential issued
Intern Level 1 License
Clinical experience
1 year with under a supervisory mentor
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.