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How to become a teacher in Rhode Island
Prep providers
10
Completers
520
Newly licensed
930
Colleges (IPEDS)
21
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Rhode Island Department of Education.
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
- Apply to Rhode Island Department of Education for an initial credential, such as Three Year Initial Certificate.
- Career changers can use one of 2 alternative routes instead of a traditional program.
Teacher preparation providers in Rhode Island
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Traditional | 22 | 22 |
| Johnson and Wales University | Traditional | 27 | 9 |
| Providence College | Traditional | 233 | 66 |
| Rhode Island College | Traditional | 445 | 144 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Traditional | 7 | 7 |
| Rhode Island School of Progressive Education | Alternative, IHE-based | 9 | 5 |
| Roger Williams University | Traditional | 196 | 50 |
| Salve Regina University | Traditional | 177 | 45 |
| Teach for America-Rhode Island | Alternative, not IHE-based | 16 | 14 |
| University of Rhode Island | Traditional | 693 | 158 |
About teacher preparation in Rhode Island
RIDE Strategic Plan for PK-12 Education, 2021 -2025" and the RI Educator Preparation Standards (2013) serve as the foundation for work related to the continuous improvement of educator preparation in Rhode Island.
RI collects and shares program completer data through the RI Educator Preparation Index. Indices specifically shares completer totals, employment information, and completer effectiveness in RI public schools.