Non-Traditional Licensure Program

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The Arkansas Department of Education Non-Traditional Licensure Program (NTLP), a progressive and innovative program, prepares eligible candidates to be teachers of record while completing requirements to receive an initial or standard Arkansas teaching license. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5, pass required tests, and clear criminal background checks. Attendance at all instructional modules is mandatory. A Pathwise® mentor is assigned to provide support to each candidate to insure mastery of teaching skills. The two year program accepts applications from January through June for instructional modules beginning in the summer.