What are the steps for becoming a lateral-entry teacher and pursuing a “full” teaching license?
• The individual is hired by a school system, which recommends the individual for a lateral-entry license. • The individual is issued a two-year lateral-entry license. The license may be extended annually for one additional year beyond the two years. • Upon being issued the initial lateral-entry license, the individual affiliates with a college or university with an approved teacher-education program in the license area or with a Regional Alternative Licensing Center (RALC). An individual plan of study is prescribed for the lateral-entry teacher. • The individual completes the courses prescribed by the college or university or the RALC. A minimum of six semester hours per year of relevant coursework must be taken until the plan of study has been completed. All coursework must be completed within three years. • Extension of the initial two-year lateral-entry license is dependent upon the individual satisfying the PRAXIS specialty area examination requirements, achieving satisfactory per
