NOW AVAILABLE IN ALABAMA!
Alabama Teacher Certification
You can soon become a teacher in Alabama on your own schedule, without quitting your current job or going into debt. Our program is entirely online and self-paced, so you can start any time and work towards earning teacher certification on a schedule that works for you.
Is American Board’s online teacher certification program right for you? Try our free seven-day trial and see if you are ready to start earning your Alabama teaching certificate. The trial allows you to review study material at your own pace, so you can get a real feel for the program’s offerings. Scroll down for more information about how to use American Board to take the next step in starting your teaching career!
Your enrollment fee covers the entire cost of the program. At less than $2,000, we aim to be the most affordable certification available in Alabama.
Watch to Learn How our Program Works:
Teacher Certifications Offered in Alabama
Choose a subject below to learn more about the requirements to teach that subject:
*American Board’s Elementary Education (PreK-4) package is automatically included with the Special Education program at no additional cost. Candidates seeking to teach Special Education must successfully complete American Board’s Elementary Education exam in addition to Special Education and Professional Teaching Knowledge exams. Please note that you will receive two certificates (Elementary Education and Special Education) upon completion of the American Board Special Education program. However, your Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF) will be for Special Education only.
**Alabama candidates can only hold a Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF) in ONE subject area
How to Teach in Alabama
- Enroll in American Board’s teacher certification program. You must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university to be eligible to enroll.
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Request your Letter of Eligibility from American Board:
- Submit proof of passing score(s) of the current Alabama approved Praxis Subject Assessment as outlined on the Approved American Board Teaching Fields & Testing Requirements chart.
- Complete a criminal history background check by both the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (ASBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the ALSDE.
- Submit verification of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States.
Please note: The Letter of Eligibility is different from the welcome email you receive upon enrollment. The Letter of Eligibility must be formally requested from American Board after the above requirements have been completed.
When submitting your request, please include the subject area and grade level you would like listed on the Letter of Eligibility. Keep in mind that only one subject area and one grade level may be listed on the Letter of Eligibility.
- Obtain your Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF) by securing a teaching position and having your human resources administrator submit your CCTF application by October 1st of the applicable school year. This is a one-year teaching certificate that must be renewed each year. Up to three CCTFs may be held (if eligible) within four consecutive scholastic years.
- Begin teaching and prepare for and pass American Board’s required pedagogy and subject area exams before your program expiration date.
- Teach on your CCTF for at least 1 year and complete the Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program.
- Complete the state required pedagogy assessment.
- Individuals who complete LESS THAN three full years of teaching experience while holding the CCTF must pass the edTPA assessment. EdTPA must be completed while employed and while holding the
- Individuals who complete three full years of teaching experience while holding the CCTF may choose to pass the edTPAOR the Praxis PLT.
- Apply for your Professional Educator Certificate in conjunction with American Board.
Contact Us
We are available to answer your questions via email, chat, or phone. Reach out to us with questions and we’ll be happy to help you figure out if our program is the right fit for your needs.
Call 1-877-669-2228 to speak with our Enrollment Team or click the button below to email us.
