Located in:
b. 4. B. The Transition to Teaching from Business and Industry, Including Small Business. (section 122(c)(3)(a)-(b))
Current Narrative:
The State of Delaware, through the University of Delaware, oversees an aggressive Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification (ARTC) which allows local LEAs to hire qualified professionals from business and industry who wish to transition into teaching positions. Through the cooperation of the Alternative Routes program and through the DDOE’s Professional Accountability office and the CTE Education Associates, a program of coursework is developed to help transition these professionals into the teaching profession.
Once staff is recruited, licensed, and certified, the DDOE works vigorously to provide high quality professional development programs for career and technical education teachers and counselors. This professional development is delivered through a variety of mechanisms including onsite workshops and travel to professional conferences in order to learn the latest initiatives within industry.