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Our instructors are hand-selected master educators with many years excelling in the classroom. Our requirements include: At least three years of exemplary teaching experience Demonstrated proof of student achievement gains Formal recognition of expertise via an award or distinction in teaching by a school or district Proficiency integrating multiple technologies as part of the learning process

Yes. You are not required to be a US citizen to apply for a teaching license. However, the license does not act as a visa or green card. You will need to discuss your immigration status with potential employers.

Absolutely–many current candidates are living and working abroad. As long as you have a computer with internet access and a webcam, you can complete the program.

As an international program and in the spirit of celebrating diversity, no holidays are universally observed.  Each cohort and their instructor decide about holidays.  There are no penalties for holidays, however arrangements must be made with the instructor and cohort in advance to cover all group and individual activities, as well as to make up virtual class. There is one program-wide break―winter break―the last 2 weeks of December.  Also, due to the timing of clinical practice and school calendars, some cohorts will have summer breaks (approximate summer break if starting in:Nov―3 months; Jan―2 months; and Feb―1 month).

Definitely! Many international schools require a valid teaching license in the subject you intend to teach.

Definitely! Moreland University is an approved teacher preparation program required for a full, regular renewable 4-year teaching license in the District of Columbia or a 2-year provisional license which converts to a full renewable license in Arizona. It is not a temporary or alternative license.

Clinical experiences are embedded throughout the nine-month program. The last three months of the teacher preparation certificate program require at least 200 hours of actual practice teaching in a classroom with a supervising mentor teacher―completed by teaching a minimum of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 12 weeks (which allows for a couple of absences).  We will work with you in finding a school, initially focusing on any school(s) where you would like to teach. We work directly with the school to help arrange your student teaching experience as well as to ensure that your mentor/supervising teacher is trained in the program’s methodology. For candidates already in the classroom, this requirement can be met through the current teaching job and we will help to identify a mentor who will guide and evaluate you while you are part of the teacher certification program.

Yes. Like many other states, Washington, DC, which grants your certification upon completion of the program, requires the PRAXIS tests. Arizona has its own certification tests, which are administered by NES/Pearson. If you will be seeking reciprocity in other states, you may need to take additional standardized tests. We are happy to help you figure out any specific requirements for your desired teaching location.

There’s currently no such thing as a lifetime license. All states require periodic renewal of their teaching licenses, for example, DC, Arizona and California. Arizona – valid for six years California – valid for five years Washington, DC – valid for 4 years Further details can be found on each state’s relevant website.