How do you become a nationally certified teacher?
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http://www.nbpts.org/standards/index.cfm\n\nI think you will still need to be certified by whatever state you teach in.
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Try Pheonix University. They are an online university where you can study to become a teacher. I hope I helped you some.
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The previous answer had the basics, but you are in luck that you want to teach in a place that is experiencing extreme growth.  Teachers are in high demand in Las Vegas.  You might even want to check with the school district about any programs they might have to help those interested in becoming teachers.
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Lots of colleges and universities offer teacher certification programs. Just about all of them do. Call up the local universities, ask for admissions, and they will let you know if they do or not.\n\nIf you plan to be a teacher, start paying more attention in your English classes to spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization.
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A teacher has to have a Bachelor's Degree (4 years) and a teaching certificate.  The certificate is usually earned by persuing your Bachelor's, doing a semester of student teaching, and then passing a teacher's exam.  \n\nA couple of states, like Massachusetts, are beginning to require teachers to hold a Master's Degree, which is an additional two years, but that is rare. \n\nIf you are considering teaching, I would strongly advise P.E.  You make as much as any other teacher, have your summers off, and far less responsibility.
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I'm assuming that you are referring to NCLB's requirement that paras have at least two years of college or an associate's degree.  I'm not sure that 30 hours meets that requirement, though.\n\nLogically, the next certificate you would hold would be a TEACHING certificate after getting a degree.  From there, there are different routes to certification, including the tradional route of completing an approved program of study in education or an alternative route such as Teach for America\n\nGood luck in your studies!  The pay for teachers, while not great, is considerably higher than for a para!
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You have several options.  You can major in education in college.  You need at least a BA/BS to teach at a public K-12 school.  You can either major in history or education for your  BA/BS and then do what is usually a one year MAT program, a master's degree in teaching.  People with master's degrees earn more, regardless of what their MA is in.\n\nAnother option is to major in anything (probably history for you) and then do an Alternative Teaching Certificate Program (usually called an ACP or EPI program).  This is a condensed series of classes that give you all the classes you need to get certified to teach if you don't have a degree in teaching.  Many school districts also offer their own ACP programs that you can attend (there is a cost) but the hook  is that in order to do the school district program, you have to have been hired as a teacher in the program.  Most people find they can't get hired unless they are credentialed, so it a Catch-22 but some people do manage to get hired.\n\nHope that helps!  Look on your state Department of Education website for more info on the requirements and options.  Good luck.
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There are a number of pre-made certificates at this site.\nhttp://www.abcteach.com/directory/teaching_extras/certificates/
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You will need to take a few "common" education classes and then have to student teach in order to get your certificate. It probably would take a little longer than a calendar year.
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To be a special education teacher in the United States, you must have the following:\n\n1. A college or university degree in a Special Education speciality, accredited by an agency recognized by United States licensing guidelines.\n\n2. Each state has its own set of tests, and you must pass them. They usually address basic academic skills, general social/cultural/arts knowledge, professional knowledge, and content- or speciality-specific knowledge.  Remember, these tests are based on American values and professional philosophies...you need to do some serious research before taking them.\n\n3. You must pass a background check.\n\n4. Your license will be state-specific, and you have to take additional coursework and/or pass additional tests when moving between states (in most cases).\n\nIf you are interested only in working with visually disabled students, you will need to contact one of the Schools for the Visually Impaired.\n\nhttp://www.learnanytime.com/blind/\n\nImmigration through employment:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/employment.htm\n\nGood luck!
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These are not the requirements in every state - but this is a good guide (with the exception of the G.P.A. requirements) to become a teacher in most places.\n\nBASIC REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A TEACHER \npesVARIES BY COLLEGE, BUT GENERAL CONNECTICUT REQUIREMENTS ARE:\n\nSelect a regionally accredited college that has a state approved teacher preparation program \nMaintain a 2.75 or better average during freshman and sophomore years \nApply for acceptance into School of Education at the end of sophomore year in college \nComplete general academic course work including a survey course in United States History \nComplete at least the minimum of credits required for a chosen content area, such as English, math, chemistry, etc. \nComplete  Student Teaching (part of the planned program) \nGraduate with a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better \nComplete a state approved teacher preparation planned program \nSuccessfully complete a subject area or interdisciplinary major, for example: \n  Biology geography \nHistory/Social Studies Technology Education* \nFamily & Consumer Science* Mathematics* \nPhysics* English Bilingual Education* \nChemistry* TESOL* \nBusiness Pysical Education \nHealth General Science \nSpecial Education Earth Science \nFine Arts (art, music, theater) Elementary Education \nWorld Languages (especially Spanish*) Middle School Education \n\nWhat is an endorsement?  An endorsement is the area in which a person is authorized to teach to serve. \n\nWhat if I attend a school outside of Connecticut?  You must meet the same requirements to obtain Connecticut certification.  You are encouraged to contact the Connecticut State Department of Education Bureau of Certification early in yoru college career for appropriate guidance and updates on certification.
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Florida allows individuals who do not have teaching degrees to teach on a case by case basis. You first need to get a temporary teaching certificate. The information can be found here\nhttp://www.fldoe.org/edcert/level3.asp\nOn this page there are links to find out if you are qualified and what the process may entail.\nYou also may want to contact Broward's Schools Dept of Human Resources to answer any further questions.
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You will need to get a teaching certificate. This is usually something you train for at college, I think you need at least a 2-year associate degree, and you could try looking into community college.\n\nHowever I urge you to get a proper 4-year bachelor's degree if you are going to be a teacher. There are way too many undereducated teachers these days. I am constantly amazed at some of the basic errors and thoughtless parrotry that comes out of today's classrooms from the teachers. We need smarter teachers, not teachers taking a shortcut just because they like kids. If you really care about kids, you will care about being a good, smart teacher so they can get a good education.
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Because they want to teach in a public or private school and need to obtain a teaching credential (license). In general, you usually need to be a graduate of an approved teacher education program in a college or university if you want to get a teaching license. The same applies for people who want to do other public school jobs (principal, guidance counselor, etc.)
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yes. If you have a 4 year degree you can take what's called the "fast track" program which is a two year program where they teach you about teaching and then you need to be certified.  If I get certified in New York, I believe I still need to be certified in New Jersey, but I don't believe you need a masters degree to teach in NJ like you do in NY.
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Answering this question from Canada.\n\nHere, all you need is a letter of standing in the school district you wish to substitute in.  To get one, you must pass a criminal check and (presumably) have some level of academic training.  There is supposed to be a "pecking order" so that the most trained substitutes get called for work first.  My academic training entitles me to a class 5 teaching licence in my province.  Maybe an associates degree entitles you to a teaching licence where you live?\n\nMy advice would be to get a criminal check done, see your school district superintendant and ask what qualifications you need to subtitute.  If an associates degree is enough, present him with the criminal check and ask to be on the substitute list.\n\nAssuming you get on the list, then see the principals in the schools you wish to work in.  Let them know when you are available and what subjects you prefer to teach.  Some principals will just want a warm body in front of the kids, others will prefer someone who actually knows something.\n\nGood luck.  Hope this helps.
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It varies by state, you were smart to say where you live. Check out\nhttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/teach.html\n\nit is the California site for teacher credentials. It is the best place to start!