Office of Teaching Initiatives

Alternative Teacher Preparation Program

New York State also offers an alternative preparation model aimed at mature, second career professionals. Alternative programs are offered by colleges with local school partners. They feature an accelerated introductory component, followed by paid employment, with extensive mentoring, coursework and other supports from the college and school district.

For information about transitional programs for applicants holding an undergraduate degree in the subject of the certification, contact one of the institutions Offering Alternative Teacher Preparation (Transitional B) Programs.

For information about transitional programs for applicants holding a graduate degree in the subject of the certification, contact one of the institutions Offering Alternative Teacher Preparation (Transitional C) Programs .