This document presents information on the Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) program, which prepares talented people from outside of education to enter teaching. It has been offered since 1988 by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. ARC prepares aspiring teachers by: providing intensive non-credit preparation in teaching methods and in the essential skills required to teach in Connecticut public schools; affirming teacher candidates' command of their subject areas; and considering issues central to public education (professionalism, changing student populations, and school administration). ARC offers certification preparation in 15 fields. This document provides the following 10 sections: (1) "Overview"; (2) "Admission Qualifications"; (3) "Certification Requirements for ARC Candidates"; (4) "Testing Requirements for Connecticut Certification" (Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test, Praxis II Subject Matter Examination, and ACTFL Language Testing); (5) "Waivers"; (6) "Foreign Credential Review"; (7) "Certification Post-ARC"; (8) "Program Costs and Financial Assistance"; (9) "Key Dates"; and (10) "Helpful Resources and Contact Information." (SM)