Relay Teaching Certification is a one-year alternative certification program that prepares novice teachers, career changers, and others in need of teaching certification to enter the classroom with confidence. You’ll develop the skills needed to help children grow and earn your state teaching credential. This practical program is grounded in the theories and mindsets of successful teachers. Starting in the summer, you’ll the learn the fundamentals of creating a positive classroom culture and receive coaching from faculty who are experienced PK-12 teachers. Throughout the program, you’ll build your skills and receive support preparing for certification exams. You’ll complete the program prepared to pass licensure exams and continue your professional development as a teacher. Our curriculum focuses entirely on the educational theories and practices that improve student learning in the classroom. The Teaching Certification curriculum centers around four elements of instruction: building subject knowledge, cultivating a fun and productive learning environment, developing personal connections with students and families, and creating high-quality lessons. In this hybrid online and in-person program, you’ll learn the basics of how to build relationships with students, families and colleagues; you’ll apply proven strategies for establishing a positive and productive classroom culture; you’ll learn teaching strategies specific to the grade levels and subject areas, and you’ll develop skills in lesson planning and assessment. You will also develop foundational knowledge and skills in data-driven instruction to measure and track student performance and character growth.