Step 1. Determine if you are qualified to teach one of the secondary school subjects covered by ARTC.

Step 2. Satisfy the Praxis I and Praxis II test requirements.
While you CAN look for a teaching job and be hired before passing the Praxis I and Praxis II tests, it's great to have them taken care of before tackling your first year in the classroom.

Step 3. Look for a teaching position in your subject.

Step 4. Apply for ARTC. Actually, you don't apply directly to ARTC. Once qualified and hired. the school or district will ask to enroll you in the program.

Year Internship With Supervision and Mentoring. Your district or school will walk you through the required health and criminal background checks, provide intensive mentoring and supervision, and document your first year of teaching as an internship in lieu of student teaching.

Professional Education Courses. You will complete a state-approved program of 5 graduate-level professional education courses at the University of Delaware in Newark or Georgetown. Tuition reimbursement and financial aid are available.

M.Ed. Option in Middle School Mathematics and Secondary Science (biology, chemistry, earth science and physics).

Learn more about other programs leading to Delaware Certification.

Learn more about alternative certification in other states.