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Direct linkMickulecky, Marga; Shkodriani, Gina; Wilner, Abby – Education Commission of the States, 2004
"Alternative certification" is a general term for non-traditional avenues that lead to teacher licensure. Alternative teacher certification programs (ACPs) are generally geared towards aspiring teachers who already have a baccalaureate degree but who require additional education methods coursework and classroom experience. Such programs vary in…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Alternative Teacher Certification, Educational Trends, Methods Courses
Shkodriani, Gina – Education Commission of the States, 2004
The job description for paraprofessionals is no longer limited to clerical responsibilities (e.g., recordkeeping, copying, cafeteria and bus duty). Paraprofessionals now support instruction and work under the direction and supervision of certified teachers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paraprofessionals provide instructional and…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Certification, Federal Regulation, Community Colleges
Mikulecky, Marga; Shkodriani, Gina; Wilner, Abby – Education Commission of the States, 2004
"Alternative certification" is a general term for nontraditional avenues that lead to teacher licensure. Alternative teacher certification programs (ACPs) are generally geared toward aspiring teachers who already have a baccalaureate degree but who require additional education methods coursework and classroom experience. Such programs vary in…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Alternative Teacher Certification, Diversity (Faculty), Minority Group Teachers
