What subjects can ARC prepare me to teach?
ARC is approved as an initial educator preparation program by the Connecticut State Board of Education at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103.
Undergraduate and graduate education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th Street, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: 202-223-0077.
ARC is approved to offer the following programs:
- Business Education, 4-12
- English, 4-12
- Mathematics, 4-12
- Science:
- Biology, 4-12
- Chemistry, 4-12
- Earth Science, 4-12
- General Science, 4-12
- Physics, 4-12
- Family and Consumer Science, PK-12
- Music Education, PK-12
- Technology Education, PK-12
- World Languages:
- French, K-12
- German, K-12
- Italian, K-12
- Latin and Classical Humanities, K-12
- Mandarin Chinese, K-12
- Spanish, K-12
- Portuguese, K-12
- Russian, K-12
- Other World Language, K-12
Candidates who successfully complete all ARC Program and certification requirements are recommended for the 90-day Temporary Teaching Certificate issued by Connecticut’s State Department of Education.
On February 13, 2023, the Accreditation Council for CAEP granted Probationary Accreditation for ARC due to the need for growth in Standard 4. CAEP will return to ARC in the fall of 2024 to gather evidence of improved stipulations cited.
While on probation, ARC can still conduct its program and prepare ARC candidates for certification. However, it cannot offer any new certification areas until ARC meets proficiency in all areas.
Our programs will be reviewed again in 2025 by the CSDE and CBOE. ARC’s initial certification programs were rated on the probationary level by the CSDE and granted Probationary Accreditation on September 6th, 2023, by the Connecticut Board of Education.
Probationary Accreditation is granted when the Accreditation Council determines that an educator preparation provider (EPP) does not meet one (1) of the CAEP standards.