Do you know your state’s policies for educators supporting students with disabilities?
The roadmap for evaluating policy is intended to guide and support State Leadership Teams (SLTs) to initiate analysis of programs and policies related to attracting, preparing, and sustaining teachers and leaders. The roadmap highlights the major steps state teams should consider when undertaking analysis of state-level education programs (i.e., structured initiative or activities) or policy (i.e., rules, regulations, or guidelines).
While the profiles above provide detailed, state-specific information, these snapshots provide a wider view–a comprehensive, nationwide policy outlook
This filterable database lists alternate route programs across the United States. You can filter by state and program type or you can search for a keyword.
In March 2018, two of the authors independently conducted electronic searches of all 50 state Departments of Education websites to obtain policy documents authorizing APs. We omitted programs that included reciprocity agreements with other states or required National Board Certification, as both require a traditional license. We also recorded data from policy documents as well as extensive notes to explain complexities and idiosyncrasies in the policies.
Did you know that there is a link between special educator licensure requirements and IDEA Part B funding? ESSA was passed into law in December 2015 and offers additional flexibility in teacher licensure requirements for states. However, this flexibility is not available for special educators. Read more details in our flyer or request technical assistance for your state.
This website was produced under U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Award No. H325A220002. David Guardino serves as the project officer. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any product, commodity, service, or enterprise mentioned in this website is intended or should be inferred.
