American Board’s online teacher certification program provides local community members with the fastest and most efficient path to teacher certification. To do so, the program requires that graduates simply show competency in pedagogy—the art of teaching—and in a subject…
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are teaching in even more innovative ways. Many are employing online resources not previously used in their classes. American Board teacher graduates are providing insight about their new teaching methods through our Youtube page.…
Although the core goals remain constant, leading a classroom today is not the same as it was 20 years ago. A big factor leading the change is technology. American Board’s study materials note, when used correctly, technology 'allows teachers to personalize…
Preparing for your American Board exams may seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve been out of school for years. But remember, the program's design ensures you’ve got all of the study materials you need to be successful. You’ll need to pass…
Candidates of the American Board alternative teacher certification program have one year to pass their exams and earn their certificate, allowing them to secure a teaching job in their state. But the majority of our candidates finish the program…
What Happens Once You Finish Your Exams? We get a lot of questions from candidates who have finished their exams. They want to know what happens next and when they will receive their teaching certificate. Sometimes, it seems like…
Now there is more than one way to become a teacher in Ohio. American Board's program became available in Ohio in November 2018. This addition of an alternative path to teacher certification was in response to the growing teacher…
Learning how to develop ideas in writing is a major challenge for many students. Developing critical thinking means learning to think clearly and form judgments. Writing can be used as a tool to evaluate a student’s ability to develop…
Over a third of new teachers are career changers, meaning they started teaching as a second career. If you are interested in how to become a teacher, read on! There is a lot to learn about what questions to…
Tax return season is here! According to Business Insider, the average tax refund is $2,254. That amount covers the cost of becoming a certified teacher with American Board. Investing a tax refund can quickly change someone’s career path. The…
