Re: Alternative Cert.

Hi Ken,
Thanks for your response. I have my Bachelor degree already in
Social Science and Education. I worked with special needs
preschoolers and school aged kids this past year. I already had
my degree looked at by one of the local universities, and I was
told that I meet all of the requirements for Alternative
Certification. I was planning on going to this university to get
my extra courses I need for the Alt. Cert....but I'm still just
frustrated as it seems nobody even lists that they will hire
someone on an Alternative status. I understand that there are a
ton of HQT applicants, which makes things for me even more
frustrating.....and no, I do not have my provisional license
yet.

On 6/17/09, M.Ken wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Districts are asking for HQT applicants for most postings as
> there are more teachers available who hold current HQT
> status. Do you have a provisional license? How many hours
> of special education classes have you completed? I was
> offered and accepted a job last year before student teaching
> in my classroom to become HQT in special ed. mild/moderate
> with alt. cert through the district that hired me. Have you
> checked with the local ESC they are usually looking for
> teachers? Good luck and I understand your frustration.
>
> M.Ken
>