AboutLaura Expertise I can help with questions about research projects, literature, and writing for middle school and high school. I can also help with on-line resources and integration of technology in learning.
Experience I am a certified library media specialist and language arts teacher.
Education/Credentials MEd Instructional Technolgy- 1999 Arkansas Tech University
BA English- 1995 University of Central Arkansas
Expert: Laura Date: 8/22/2006 Subject: Gaining Cert to Teach
Question I am a college grad with a BS Business Admin and have been working in my field for the last 20 years. I need a change and have always considered teaching. I am a strong communicator and have good team building skills, so I feel I could be a good teacher.
My question is, what exactly do I have to do to get certified to teach? I have looked online and I see offers for MA in Education etc., but that's really not the route I want to travel. Ideally I'd like to take the additional basic courses needed and get into a classroom. Can you offer some insight? Thanks
Answer Hi!
I am afraid that there is not an easy answer to this one. In general, teachers are liscensed to teach by states (well, except national certification, which is a whole different ball game). Some states have alternative certification programs (I know Arkansas and Missouri both do, as I have taught in both states), but I could not tell you for sure which ones do.
