Advantages of Alt. Certification

iteachTexas: Advantages of alternative certification through this program

Continuous Enrollment: which means that there are no deadlines and upon acceptance you are immediately enrolled in instructional course work.

Web Based Instruction: you can work on your own schedule and you can still have direct online interaction with an instructor. since there are no onsite meetings or classrooom work you can have a full time job.

Observational Videos: these videos are approved as meeting the required field experience hours and they have a good selection of authentic classroom videos.

Two options for field experience:
12-wk Clinical Teaching- unpaid position
2 semesters as teacher of record- paid position
-iteach has close relationships with school districts and job placement can be obtained in any school district or TEA recognized private school
-districts can search iteach database to find teachers
-iteach customizeses instructional coursework for school districts

Extensive Classroom Support: iteach has experienced field supervisors and do observations throughout field experience.


So, if you are trying to work full time and get your teacher's certification alternative certification through an organization such as iteach might be a good option to consider. The advantage of not having to get up and go to campus or how many absences you can have is something that is an important factor to consider for me. I like the idea of being able to come sit at my desk and do whatever i need to for class instead of having to go back and forth to campus and worry about parking. Also the convienence of creating my work schedule around me and not my school would be great.