Oklahoma teacher shortages drive growth of emergency certified educators
OKLAHOMA CITY – Due to ongoing teacher shortages, Oklahoma has employed more than 20,000 emergency certified teachers in the past five years alone.
These instructors do not have a full teaching license, but programs are available to put them on a fast track to the classroom. To become an emergency certified teacher, you must pass a background check, have a bachelor’s degree and pass a competency exam related to a specific subject…