Per my understanding, I believe that once you're in, you're in...
You might call the Alt Program and verify, but I'm pretty sure you
will proceed as normal.

On 5/23/09, Dana wrote:
> Steph or others, Is Max's information correctly presented about
> the Sept 09 test being the last one pre-new program and Nov 1st
> deadline as well.
>
> Secondly, if someone is on the alternative certification route
> already in a different subject area and is wanting to do early
> childhood or special education, how does the deadline effect him
> or her? I mean, the altern. ed. certification process is going
> through, but the jobs available require more tests for
> certification. Do they need to be taken pre-Nov 1?
>
>
>
> On 5/22/09, Steph wrote:
>> Good question, Max. I just called the Alternative
>> Certification office in OKC and they stated that if you've
>> already been accepted into the program, then this new ABCTE
>> program does not affect you.
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>> On 5/19/09, Max wrote:
>>> It's my understanding that thanks to HB 1333. The last
>>> opportunity for a person to test in for certification in
>>> early childhood, elementary, or special education will be
>>> in Sep. of 2009. A teacher education program will be
>>> required on Nov.1st.
>>>
>>> It looks like they have made changes to other parts of the
>>> alt certified program as well. Such as the number of
>>> education hours you are required to complete. I wonder if
>>> this effects people who have already been accepted into the
>>> program?

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