To provide a fast-track route to teaching for individuals with non-traditional backgrounds.

To ensure that all teachers have a strong foundation in educational theory and practice.

To increase the diversity of the teaching profession.

To improve the quality of teaching in schools.

Teacher Residency Program

Teach for America

Alternative Certification Program (ACP)

All of the above

A bachelor's degree in any field

Passing a criminal background check

Completion of an approved teacher preparation program

All of the above

Provides a faster route to teaching

Allows individuals with non-traditional backgrounds to become teachers

Increases the diversity of the teaching profession

All of the above

Less rigorous than traditional teacher preparation programs

May not provide adequate support for new teachers

Can lead to lower teacher retention rates

All of the above

Sets standards for alternative teacher certification programs

Approves alternative teacher preparation programs

Issues teaching licenses to individuals who complete alternative teacher certification programs

All of the above

Provides funding for alternative teacher certification programs

Sets standards for alternative teacher certification programs

Approves alternative teacher preparation programs

None of the above

Will become more popular as the demand for teachers increases

Will become less popular as the quality of traditional teacher preparation programs improves

Will remain a niche option for individuals with non-traditional backgrounds

None of the above

Alternative teacher certification programs are less rigorous than traditional teacher preparation programs.

Alternative teacher certification programs do not provide adequate support for new teachers.

Alternative teacher certification programs lead to lower teacher retention rates.

All of the above

Alternative teacher certification programs provide a faster route to teaching.

Alternative teacher certification programs allow individuals with non-traditional backgrounds to become teachers.

Alternative teacher certification programs increase the diversity of the teaching profession.

All of the above

Alternative teacher certification programs are often underfunded.

Alternative teacher certification programs may not have access to high-quality clinical placements.

Alternative teacher certification programs may not provide adequate support for new teachers.

All of the above

There is a growing demand for alternative teacher certification programs.

Alternative teacher certification programs are becoming more rigorous.

Alternative teacher certification programs are providing more support for new teachers.

All of the above

The role of the state in alternative teacher certification.

The role of the federal government in alternative teacher certification.

The quality of alternative teacher certification programs.

All of the above

Alternative teacher certification programs are as effective as traditional teacher preparation programs.

Alternative teacher certification programs are less effective than traditional teacher preparation programs.

Alternative teacher certification programs have no impact on student achievement.

The research on alternative teacher certification is inconclusive.

Increase funding for alternative teacher certification programs.

Improve the quality of clinical placements for alternative teacher certification candidates.

Provide more support for new teachers who are graduates of alternative teacher certification programs.

All of the above