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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?
Steph 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.

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 i...See More
May 22, 2009
Dana 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 ...See More
May 23, 2009
tmg er 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....See More
Jun 23, 2009


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