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By expanding access to alternative certification, we are strengthening our teacher workforce and addressing critical shortages with innovative, practical solutions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alabama residents who meet the eligibility requirements can\u00a0begin the certification process immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn More<\/strong>: Visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/alabama\">www.americanboard.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to explore program details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Started<\/strong>: Visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/alabama\">Alabama-specific state page<\/a> to begin your 7-day free trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call Us<\/strong>: You can call 877-669-2228 during standard business hours to speak with our team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/aldailynews.com\/alabama-board-of-education-briefs-march-13-2025\/\">Click here<\/a> for a brief recap of the State Board of Education meeting approving American Board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to transition into teaching, this\u00a0new pathway provides an accessible, structured, and proven route to certification\u00a0while helping Alabama schools address their growing teacher shortage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alabama has officially approved a\u00a0new alternative pathway to teacher certification, allowing professionals with a\u00a0bachelor\u2019s degree\u00a0to become certified teachers without returning to a traditional university program. 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