Our program is designed to be relevant and based on personal relationships, both with Road2Teach instructors/advisors and with external working professionals. In your teaching internship, you’ll make clinical connections with teachers and students. Your experiences in the classroom will be informed by coursework on contemporary challenges, from artificial intelligence to the fundamental nature of literacy as a driver of high-quality education. Too many programs train professionals who are already behind in today’s workplace. Road2Teach ensures that you’re ready from day one.
Your guided, supportive teacher certification program.
Become a teacher with Road2Teach, the fully guided virtual teacher certification program with supportive advisors and a community cohort.
Why Road2Teach?
State-approved
Designed to meet state certification requirements
Ed.D.-designed curriculum
High-quality courses created by teaching experts
Self-paced
Flexible coursework that fits into your life
Supportive
Expert faculty and a robust community
Guidance from experts to help you succeed
Road2Teach is a fully guided program. Together, a team of faculty, teacher’s assistants, and career support specialists guide your journey to certification.
With regular check-ins, office hours, and comprehensive feedback on your assignments, our team is here help you make the most of your training.
On the road to
teaching—together
Virtual learning with a real community. You’ll work alongside a cohort of peers every step of the way to discuss courses, ask questions, and share experiences.
Train on your time
Road2Teach makes teacher certification easy with a completely virtual program that fits your schedule.
Access your coursework via mobile or desktop—the intuitive, easy-to-use interface allows you to complete your certification at your own pace.
How It Works
Road2Teach will guide and support you through each step!
Apply.
Fill out a quick online application and submit your transcript to confirm your eligibility and get started.
Learn.
Once you are admitted, enroll in the program, join your cohort, and begin your self-paced online courses.
Train.
Continue your program with a paid teaching internship in a local district with your Transition to Teaching Permit.
Teach.
Complete remaining requirements and pass the state exam to become eligible for licensure as a teacher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for acceptance?
As an alternative teacher certification (ATC) program, Road2Teach requires candidates to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university. Successful applicants must also meet minimum GPA standards and have sufficient relevant work experience, if applicable. We view each candidate individually and holistically. Our admissions staff are close at hand to guide applicants through the process.
How long is the program?
Road2Teach’s certification pathways include two stages: online coursework and a 10-week paid internship (“student teaching”). Coursework is 100% virtual and self-paced, so you can progress at your own speed. We expect the majority of students will complete the program in 6-12 months, but there is no “right” length; it depends on you.
Who are the faculty?
Our program was developed and is taught by a close-knit team of Ed.Ds (doctors of education), who have extensive expertise designing and teaching graduate-level education curricula. This academic acumen is coupled with real-world experience; our faculty have worked in every role imaginable within the education system, from teacher to principal to superintendent and even dean. Along the way, Road2Teach instructors have never forgotten how it felt to stand where you stand, and they’re thrilled to help guide you through your educational journey.
Can I participate in Road2Teach while working full-time?
Yes! ATC is intended for those taking “non-traditional” paths to education, whether through a career change or returning to the workforce after starting a family. Even among ATC options, the virtual, self-paced, and personalized nature of Road2Teach makes it particularly suited for balance with life obligations.
How demanding is the coursework?
Road2Teach courses are meticulously structured to provide the same level of preparedness as traditional teacher certification programs. With a firm foundation in research and theory, the program is rigorous, with frequent assessments including written assignments. However, the support that students receive—from faculty, career placement advisors, virtual group events, and a close peer network—is unparalleled. And of course, the self-paced nature means that you can always take your time.
The program you can trust
- Ed.D.-designed teacher training
- Aligned to state licensure standards
- Job placement support included
“I’m committed to creating the conditions that will produce high-quality, ‘Day One Ready’ teachers. Road2Teach teachers will influence the trajectory of ‘Future-Ready’ kids.”
–Rachel Yarbrough, Ed.D. (Dr. Y)
