Alternative Teacher Certification

1
All about alternative teacher certification
2
What is Alternative teacher certification?

• Alternative teacher certification in the United
  States has existed for decades and is accepted by
  almost every state in the country.
• Alternative teacher certification is the term
  used for a certification earned by an educator
  outside of a traditional college program.
• When hiring a potential educator for a K-12
  teaching position, the states department of
  education needs proof that that person knows how
  to teach their subject matter and manage a
  classroom.

3
How Alternative Teacher certification works?

• If a person did not major in education when
  attending college, but instead began working in
  the private sector, and later wants to become a
  teacher, they have 2 options.
• They can return to school for a Masters degree
  in education or a secondary Bachelors degree, a
  costly endeavor that can take 2-4 years to
  complete.
• Or, they can certify through an alternative
  teacher certification program.

4
HOW ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION WORKS?

• Once a prospective educator has completed their
  alternative teacher certification program, they
  can then apply with the Department of Education
  in their state for a teaching position. 
• The state Department of Education will ensure the
  educator meets all state standards before being
  placed in a classroom.

5
State requirements

• Just about every state in the country allows
  educators with alternative certification to teach
  in public K-12 schools. 
• States work with alternative teacher
  certification programs to ensure the programs
  meet state requirements and will produce quality
  educators.
• Most states allow those that certify through
  alternative programs to teach on a temporary,
  non-renewable teaching license their first year
  or two in the classroom. 

6
STATE REQUIREMENTS

• New teachers are often evaluated and graded
  during these first years. Once the state is
  satisfied with the new teachers ability, the
  teacher is then able to upgrade their license to
  a permanent, renewable one. 
• If youre thinking of becoming a teacher and want
  to certify via an alternative program contact
  American Board Teacher Certification.

7
American Board for Certification of Teacher
Excellence

• 877-669-2228 
• 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 29, Atlanta, GA 30306
• info_at_americanboard.org