Why does the Plan call for the creation of an alternative certification program when we have so many great certified candidates looking to teach in Pittsburgh?
We are extremely fortunate in Pittsburgh to have several traditional teacher preparation programs located in the region. We have historically (and continue to be) committed to hiring graduates of these programs to teach in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The truth is that while these programs graduate hundreds of new teachers each year, there are specific subject areas like math, science and special education where Pittsburgh Public Schools struggles to identify enough traditionally prepared applicants to fill open positions. The proposed alternative certification program for Pittsburgh will focus exclusively on recruiting and preparing individuals to teach math, science, and special education.
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- I have a bachelors (or masters) degree but have not completed a teacher certification program. How do I get certified to teach in Idaho?
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- What are the advantages of the UHCL Alternative Certification Program?
