Want to be a career and technical ed teacher? The state just eased the process

Currently, prospective teachers must complete a host of stringent requirements, including academic coursework, to become fully licensed. If they want to enter the classroom faster, they can obtain a transitional license while finishing their coursework.

The changes adopted Tuesday by the Board of Regents will allow teachers to earn those transitional licenses in three more ways, with various combinations of work experience, industry credentials, and enrollment in teacher-prep programs. The previous options varied, but some required four years of work experience or an associate’s degree in a technical field.

http://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2016/06/14/want-to-be-a-career-and-technical-ed-teacher-the-state-just-eased-the-process/