TITLE

Interim License Type D --

Alternative Preparation for Licensure

HISTORY

Approved by the State Board in 1990.

MOTIVATION

Desire to attract extremely capable persons with maturity and a variety of work experiences to the teaching profession.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREA(S) COVERED

All endorsement areas covered under internship teacher education programs.

WHO OPERATES

IHE

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Screening by IHE and K-12 practitioners.

Testing requirements for admission to a teacher education program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The candidate teaches in a one-year internship, under a closely supervised mentoring program, and completes other credit specified by the IHE. Upon completion of program and test requirements, the candidate will be recommended for full licensure by the institution.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Not applicable.

WHO EVALUATES

IHE, LEA.

LENGTH OF TIME

One year. May be reissued two times, but intern may teach using the license for the equivalent of no more than one school year.