Alternative Pathways
The following are the alternative paths to obtaining a teacher certification in Oklahoma.
The Alternative Placement Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma accredited schools.
The Non-Traditional Special Education (Boot Camp) Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to complete a Boot Camp training and teach Special Education in Oklahoma accredited schools.
The Career Development Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees and classroom experience in Oklahoma accredited schools to teach in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Special Education.
Alternative Early Childhood and Elementary Program
Provides bachelor's degree candidates, with certain experience, an opportunity to become certified in early childhood and/or elementary education, before they have passed the subject area test.
For experience verification, districts should use the D2 District Verification Form - Alternative Early Childhood and Elementary Program.
For coursework verification, colleges should use the C2 College Verification Form - Alternative Early Childhood and Elementary Program.
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
A program designed to inspire career changers to enter the teaching field and give them a rigorous and efficient process to achieve their goals
Teach for America
National corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals of any area who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools
Special Education Micro-credential Pathway
Available to teachers who hold a five-year certificate in mild-moderate disabilities
Instructional video located here: https://youtu.be/tG5S4kwFWHM
Four-Year Olds and Younger Certificate
A path for Child Development Associates in Head Start programs to teach four-year-old and younger students in a public school
