Virgin Islands alternative route
VIRGIN ISLANDS BOARD OF EDUCATION HOUSSE
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Department of Education.
- Run by
- Other
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years to complete
- 1
- Website
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Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | No |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | Yes |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | Yes |
| Professional development | Yes |
| Mentoring | No |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | No |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Shortage design
The HOUSSE program will include all grade levels, kindergarten to twelve, and all teacher certification
endorsement areas where there is a critical need. This need should also be verified by the American Federation of Teachers bargaining unit to assure that there is no existing pool of appropriately certified teachers.
Credential issued
A five year certificate is granted
Clinical experience
Each candidate will be observed by a professional and will participate in a pre- and post-evaluation session. They will also submit satisfactory evaluations for the last five years.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.