South Dakota alternative route
State of South Dakota Alternative Route to Certification
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with South Dakota Department of Education.
- 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 | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| 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
At this time, the alternate route to certification is limited to secondary content areas, CTE and Special Education. The Teach for America Alt Cert route allows for K-12.
Shortage design
K-12 SPED and Early Childhood SPED alt cert were designed to address these critical shortage areas.
Credential issued
A one year certificate is issued to allow the candidate in the alternate route time to complete requirements. This certificate may be renewed twice.
Clinical experience
The candidate in the alternative certification program must participate in a district mentorship program.
Other requirements
Requirements may be found here: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/AltCert-Teachers-Req.pdf
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.