Vermont alternative route
Spark
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Vermont Agency of Education.
- Run by
- Private organization
- Teach while completing
- No
- Max years to complete
- 2
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | No |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Grade or subject limits
Secondary: English, Math, Social Studies, & Science
Middle: English, Math, Social Studies, & Science
Elementary
Clinical experience
The Spark program requires an intensive year long residency with a teacher in a school.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.