As you may know, alternative certificate teachers are considered «highly qualified» to teach in low - income schools, whether or not they've already completed their program. (laschoolreport.com)
TestGEAR can be used to ensure that special education students pass high school exit exams and graduate with regular diplomas rather than receive alternative certificates. (bridges.com)
(While the percentage has increased, the actual number of for - profit alternative certificates granted has decreased since the 2009 economic recession.) (hechingerreport.org)