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Online Teacher Education Programs
With such a huge assortment of online schools, it can be hard to sort out the legitimate schools from the scams. People who are trying to take advantage of students will create genuine-looking websites that can fool anyone. Do not make the mistake of sending money to someone and then having no legal recourse! It is all too easy to give someone your credit card information or bank account numbers. If you keep some simple rules in mind, you should not have a problem weeding out the bad schools from the good.
Compare Teacher Education Programs
One way you can quickly find out if a program is legit is to look it up on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website. This non-profit company rates businesses and posts complaints online. If your school is not listed on the website, however, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are "fake" schools. Be wary of schools that have bad ratings (anything under "C"). These schools have a reputation for providing sub-par education and overcharging students. An easy way to see if a school has good customer service is to email a question or call them. Another way to look up a teacher education school is to check with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). They have a website that lists legitimate schools.
Traditional Education Programs
Along with online schools, traditional brick-and-mortar schools are also available to current and aspiring teachers. Many of them offer night classes, which are helpful for full-time students and/or parents of young children. Check with your advisor to see what kind of accreditation they offer before plunking down your money. The benefit of many traditional schools is the support system in place. Since the school has ties with local schools, they can probably help you get a job in the area. There is also ample opportunity for networking and interning at various school systems.
Whether you choose to sign up with online education programs or go the traditional route, you will be sure to get the best education if you do your research first. Check to see that the school has accreditation and works with your schedule. These rules will keep you safe and prevent you from falling for a scam. Of course, this website is also a wealth of information for teacher programs in your area or online.