Visiting International Teacher Permit (VITP) is issued to global educators (presently, from Spain and China) who want to teach in Connecticut under a J-1 Visa. VITP is issued for one year and is renewable up to two times. For visiting teacher from Spain, teachers are expected to be fully certified in their country, holder of […]

Minnesota offers a Licensure via Portfolio option for professionals who have a bachelor’s degree and substantial professional and life experience in a specific content area. Candidates must first submit an Eligibility Checklist to the Minnesota Department of Education. Candidates who are deemed eligible must complete a Notice of Intent to Submit before completing a professional […]

Those interested in obtaining an alternative teaching license can pursue a Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching 6-12 Certificate. This certification route allows the applicant to bypass the educational requirements for a Standard Certificate if they can prove five years of work experience relevant to the subject area of certification. Upon issue of this certification, the […]

The traditional route is designed for individuals who graduate with a teaching degree from a four-year, college-recommended program of study, which includes student teaching. In order to qualify for the Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) the applicant must pass the designated assessment test. The Missouri initial certificate is a four-year license requiring two-years of mentoring, annual […]