For the first time, there is a book that brings together a broad picture of alternate routes — pathways to teaching that appeal to those from many walks of life who want to teach. This timely text written by a leader in Alternate Routes to Teacher Certification answers the questions:

• What are alternate routes to teaching and how did they develop?
• How did new national programs and federal involvement promote alternate route participation?
• What makes up State Alternate Routes to Teacher Certification and how are they implemented?
• Who are Alternate Route Teachers?
• What does the research say about Alternate Routes and where will Alternate Routes go from here?

“As the author demonstrates, these alternate route programs are a large and growing part of the K-12 education landscape. Feistritzer is the national expert on the subject, and clearly the person to write a book on the topic.”

Michael Podgursky, Ph.D.

University of Missouri

“[This] text is well-written and contains an outstanding presentation of the history and nature of alternate routes to certification, as well as the best data available on the results those programs have generated. The book will appeal to public school and college educators, government policy makers, persons considering teaching careers, and anyone who is concerned about and interested in public schools.”

 Leo Klagholz, Ph.D., former New Jersey Commissioner of Education

Dr. C. Emily Feistritzer, CEO and founder of the National Center for Education Information and the National Center for Alternative Certification has for nearly 30 years created information resources that have shed light and analysis on crucial trends and movements in teacher education. Emily has played a vital role in the maturation of alternate routes to teacher certification from a controversial teacher education reform movement to a widely accepted method for filling high need, underserved teaching positions in our nation.

Dr. Charlene K. Haar , a leader in education policy, was Director of Technical Assistance for the National Center for Alternative Certification, for the past two years.   

Chapter 1.    What Are Alternate Routes To Teaching?

Chapter 2.    How Did Alternate Routes Develop?

Chapter 3.    How Did New National programs and Federal Involvement Promote Alternate Route Participation?

Chapter 4.    What Constitutes State Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification?

Chapter 5.    How Do Providers Implement State Alternate Routes?

Chapter 6.    Who Are Alternate Route Teachers?

Chapter 7.    What Does the Research Say About Alternate Routes?

Chapter 8.    Where Will Alternate Routes Go From Here?