The Alternative Teacher Preparation Program (Transitional B)

On July 14, 2000, the Board of Regents approved a rigorous alternative teacher preparation program designed to attract highly competent people who possess a bachelor's degree with a major in the subject they plan to teach, but initially lack courses in teaching.  After completing a rigorous 200 clock hour introductory component and passing two certification tests, the candidate in this program will be employed as a teacher, will receive mentoring support, and will take additional college courses to complete teacher certification requirements.

Information on alternative teacher preparation regulations: 

• Fact Sheet

• Part 52.21(b)(3) of Commissioner's Regulations
  (Alternative Teacher Certification)

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Program Applications for Institutions

• Contacts for Institutions Offering Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs

• Institutions With Registered Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs

Updates on Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs

• January 26 , 2006

• October 18, 2004

• June 11, 2003

• June 12, 2002

Address questions about this program to Barbara D. Meinert at bmeinert@mail.nysed.gov.

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