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American Board in Alaska: Green to Teach

The Green to Teach pathway is a state-approved, post-baccalaureate, alternative route to Alaska teacher certification. It is designed to support active-duty military members, veterans, and military spouses who hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in becoming classroom teachers in Alaska public schools.

During the Green to Teach pathway, candidates complete required coursework through American Board, participate in structured on-the-job learning within an approved Alaska public school district, and meet all State of Alaska requirements to be eligible for teacher certification.

Currently, Anchorage School District (ASD) is the only approved school district for the Green to Teach program.

Alaska Teacher Certification for Only $1,000

American Board offers a special reduced rate of $1,000 for active-duty military members, veterans, and military spouses. For more information and to secure this discounted rate, please email info@americanboard.org.

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Candidates can choose any of Alaska’s licensure areas for certification.

Alaska Teacher Licensure Areas

Phase 1 — Pre-approval and Authorization

Submit to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED):
1. Green to Teach pre-approval form
2. Bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
3. Passing score on the required Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examinations
Apply for your Alaska Student Teacher Authorization Certificate through the TeachAK portal. (The Green to Teach pre-approval form replaces the standard Student Teacher Program Enrollment Form.)
Receive your Student Teacher Authorization Certificate before starting the program.

Phase 2 — Application and Placement

Apply to the DoD SkillBridge program if eligible; otherwise, apply directly to Anchorage School District (ASD) for Green to Teach placement.
Submit required district application materials and interview with district or school site leadership.
Receive placement confirmation from ASD.
Provide proof of your active Student Teacher Authorization Certificate before your start date.
Complete all district onboarding and HR requirements.
Begin your placement, following district policies and maintaining communication with your supervising mentor.

Phase 3 — American Board Enrollment and Exams

Submit the Green to Teach pre-approval form to American Board to receive your enrollment discount code.
Enroll online and apply your discount code at checkout.
Receive your enrollment confirmation and begin the program.
Prepare for American Board’s Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) Exam using the online coursework modules.
Register for and pass American Board’s PTK Exam.
Register for and pass Alaska’s required subject area exam in the content area you want to teach.
Submit your passing subject area exam scores to American Board.
Receive your American Board certificate of completion.

Phase 4 — Initial Teacher Certification

Complete the Alaska Initial Teacher Certification application.
Submit your American Board certificate of completion.
Submit required certification fees.
Provide verification of all required passing exam scores.
Submit documentation of completed mandatory trainings.
Receive your Initial Alaska Teacher Certificate.

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