Board hears growing use of emergency teacher certification, OKLA. program updates
Officials told the State Board that emergency certifications have increased among first‑year teachers and described Teach Forward and a Grow Your Own Educator update that covers 100% of degree costs for support staff pursuing education degrees.
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Program Director Jeff Smith outlined and answered questions about the emergency certification process and presented year‑to‑year counts showing that the number of first‑year teachers holding emergency certificates has increased in recent years. Board members requested additional information on emergency teacher certification approvals going forward.
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