Reich College of Education

Whether you have just graduated from a four-year college or you graduated some time ago and have been "out in the working world" for many years, you can join the vital and noble profession of teaching. What could be more essential than teaching a new generation of children?

The Appalachian Transition to Teaching Program (ATTP) was born of the realization that graduates of four-year programs who did not get their teaching licenses while undergraduates and now want to teach, may need assistance navigating the confusing process of completing their requirements for "Alternative Teacher Licensure".

• The ATTP helps people who want to complete their coursework before beginning teaching. These are "Licensure Only" students.
• The ATTP also assists people who want to teach and take courses concurrently. These are "Lateral Entry" teachers.

First, we guide each student through the process of requesting an evaluation and securing an Approved Program of Study. This may be through a college or university such as Appalachian State University or through the Regional Alternative Licensing Center (RALC).

Then, we help students find for the courses needed to meet the requirements of their specific programs. We help them consider factors such as what subjects and grade levels they wish to teach, ongoing family obligations, where they live, how far they are willing to travel for classes, financial concerns, whether they are currently employed, whether they want to attend classes full-time or part-time, day or night, and how committed they are to the rigors of this challenging undertaking.

If you've always dreamed of being a teacher, it's not too late! Please contact Bobbi Taylor at taylorbb@appstate.edu, today so she can start working for YOU!