TITLE

Limited License to Instruct (Mid-career Model)

HISTORY

Authorized for pilot to support the outplacement of retired or released business and industry personnel.

MOTIVATION

Especially developed to assist the entry of mid-career changers into teaching.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

Initially, secondary level Mathematics and Science, then all levels and subject areas as needed.

WHO OPERATES

Collaborative among state, school district and university.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROGRAM

Base requirements include at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major or graduate degree in the field of specialization to be taught (Foreign language, Chemistry, Engineering, Robotics, Physics, Music).

Have, within the past 5 years, at least 2 years of occupational experience in the field of specialization to be taught. Those who will teach in the area of Foreign Language are exempted from this requirement.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A qualified individual must complete an Michigan Department of Education (MDE) approved orientation (4-8 week) after which he/she may be employed for one year with no additional academic requirements.

During years 2-5, an individual may continue to be employed on this restricted license track based on annual recommendation of the employing district. If the person remains on this track, he or she becomes unemployable under this license unless they convert to a regular certificate track leading to Michigan's initial Provisional certificate.

WHO EVALUATES

Employing district/school..

LENGTH OF TIME

4-8 weeks.