Alternative Licensure Mentor Lift-Off
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Jamie DeBartolomeis
With a national teacher shortage, Douglas County School District (DCSD) is taking the lead in providing an opportunity for those currently working in DCSD to obtain their teaching license. Through DCSD’s Alternative Licensure Program, those with bachelor's degrees who never held a teaching license can earn a teaching license in any role as a K-12 teacher. The bachelor's degree can be in any content area.
Participants are currently in the classroom teaching subjects such as English, math, music, physical education, art and business.
In late July, Alternative Licensure teachers attended a two-day training to prepare for the second cohort of new alternative teachers. The room was buzzing with coaching skills, ideas for the first month of school, and collaborating with other colleagues. DCSD is happy to welcome and support two cohorts this year! The first cohort will graduate in fall 2025.