Common use of Alternative Certification Clause in Contracts

Alternative Certification. The Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma accredited schools. The eligibility requirements are: Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university; Have a major in a field of study that corresponds to an area of Oklahoma certification for a Secondary Certificate, Elementary/Secondary Certificate, or a Career and Technology Education Certificate; Have at least a 2.5 retention Grade Point Average (GPA): Document two years of work experience in your degree field area or completion of post-baccalaureate coursework related to your degree field area. Once a candidate has received approval to seek an alternative certificate, he/she must complete the following: The Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) and The Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT). To receive an alternative standard certificate, he/she must complete the following: Complete the professional education component, semester hours and/or development hours and Pass the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (OPTE).

Alternative Certification. The Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching non­teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma accredited schools. The eligibility requirements are: Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university; university; Have a major in a field of study that corresponds to an area of Oklahoma certification for a Secondary Certificate, Elementary/Secondary Certificate, or a Career and Technology Education Certificate; Certificate; Have at least a 2.5 retention Grade Point Average (GPA): Document two years of work experience in your degree field area or completion of post-baccalaureate post­baccalaureate coursework related to your degree field area. Once a candidate has received approval to seek an alternative certificate, he/she must complete the following: The Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) and The Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT). To receive an alternative standard certificate, he/she must complete the following: Complete the professional education component, semester hours and/or development hours and Pass the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (OPTE).