Temporary Authorization Route
- Temporary Authorization route: An individual with a bachelor’s degree in a content area (such as mathematics or English) takes self-directed courses – a maximum of 24 college credits (varies for different areas) to meet specified competencies, teaches for two years, is mentored by the school district and passes at least two exit examinations. The individual works under a one-year, renewable certificate that requires 9 semester hours of college credit each year in order to be renewed. When requirements are completed, the individual receives an initial certificate.
- Eligibility for Special Education Temporary Certificate: Certification in Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Disabilities (Special Education), grades K-12, does not require the connected content area; but candidates for Special Education certification follow the same requirements as stated above.
- Application for Temporary Authorization Certificate (pdf)
- Eligibility for Temporary Authorization Certificate