Rhode Island alternative route
Teach for America
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Rhode Island 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 | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | No |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | No |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | Yes |
| High-need schools | Yes |
| Shortage areas | No |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
Elementary, secondary English, sciences and math, and middle/secondary special education
Shortage design
Yes, secondary math, sciences and special education are high need areas.
Credential issued
Individuals must hold an alternative program certificate for the district of employment.
Clinical experience
Alternative program regulations require a pre-service clinical experience.
Other requirements
Other requirements can be found in the alternative program regulations and in the RI Program Approval Standards.
http://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification.aspx
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.