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Elementary Education

Elementary Education Courses

How It Works

Apply.

Fill out an online application to 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 teaching internship in a local district.

Teach.

Complete remaining requirements and pass the PRAXIS exam to become eligible for licensure as a teacher.

Begin Your Journey to Teaching

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does Road2Teach prepare candidates for a career in education?

    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.

    Which licenses does Road2Teach prepare candidates for?

    Road2Teach has 2 approved Educator Preparation Programs for aspiring Indiana teachers.

    The elementary education program prepares those individuals who would like to teach K-6 students.

    The secondary education program prepares those individuals who would like to teach in 5-12 grade classrooms.

    What are the admissions requirements for the Elementary Education Program?

    As an Indiana Department of Education Approved Transition to Teaching EPP, Road2Teach is a Alternative, not IHE-based educational preparation provider which minimally requires candidates to minimally have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. R2T Elementary Education candidates must meet one of the following admission requirements:

    1. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
    2. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5-2.99 AND five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
    3. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university AND proof of passing state-approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.

    As a part of the admissions process for Road2Teach Indiana, applicants must also submit the following in order to be considered for admissions:

    • A completed application
    • Current resume or curriculum vitae including all relevant professional experience,
    • Letter of interest explaining your interest in becoming an educator and fitness for the program,
    • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate, if applicable, work completed at an accredited college or university.Criminal Background Check.
    • Successful completion of an interview with Road2Teach Admissions staff.

    How long is the program?

    Road2Teach’s preparation pathways include two stages: online coursework and a 12-week 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 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! T2T 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 T2T 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, candidate 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.

    If I am currently teaching on an emergency license, is this the right program for me?

    Absolutely! Road2Teach is designed to support individuals already in the classroom who need a high quality, research founded educational preparation program which provides flexibility for busy teachers.