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teaching as a second career

join our team

Teaching is a challenging and rewarding profession. If you are interested in a meaningful career change, there are multiple pathways available for highly qualified, non-traditional teacher candidates.

Visit these websites for more information. You may also register to attend a program information session.

Transition to Teaching

      Educators of Change
      Urban Elementary Apprenticeship
      Apprenticeship Information Session Schedule

DCPS Alternative Certification Program

College and University Programs

Troops to Teachers

No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teachers

Certification and Testing Resource Information