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Note: A dash (—) indicates data were not available or, in U.S. row, that a total was not appropriate. States are ranked by number grade to the nearest decimal; ties are ranked alphabetically. G = Graded; U = Ungraded. 6At least one of the state's alternative routes requires participants to complete a traditional teacher-preparation program while teaching. 7State requires all alternative-route participants to either pass a subject-matter exam or complete coursework. 8Column reflects the minimum length of preservice that the state requires for one or more of its alternative routes. State may have other alternative routes that require a longer preservice component. 9Participants in Washington state's alternative route are required to teach with their mentor teachers for at least a semester. | |||||||
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| State has established an alternative-route program to recruit individuals with at least a B.A. (2004-05)G | State requires participants in all alternative routes to demonstrate subject-matter expertise before teaching (2004-05)G | State finances and/or regulates one or more alternative-route programs that include (2004-05):U | |||||
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| Connecticut | |
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| Arkansas | |
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| Kentucky | |
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| Ohio | |
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| Virginia | |
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| California | |
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120 hours | |
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| Wisconsin | pilot | pilot | pilot | 6 credit hours | pilot | ||
| New York | 6 |
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| Missouri | |
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| Maryland | |
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| Tennessee | 6 |
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| Nebraska | 6 |
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| Kansas | 6 |
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| Alabama | 6 |
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| Massachusetts | |
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| Delaware | |
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| Georgia | |
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| Nevada | 6 |
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| Michigan | 6 |
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Vol. 24, Issue 17, Pages 92-93
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