The Case for Alternative Teacher Certification

In the wake of educational reform the traditional approach to teacher certification is being drastically impacted by the pressures of increased accountability from multiple stakeholders.

To address expected teacher shortages, university preparation programs are looking at "non-traditional" approaches to certifying teachers at a quicker rate.

This reform model of certifying is referred to as an Alternative Teacher Certification pathway.

Dr. Smith-Ross gives the debate on this subject substance and facts in this study.