Teacher Education & Certification

The Teacher Education and Certification Section is responsible for ensuring that colleges and universities meet the continuously updated teacher education program approval standards adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE). Persons who meet SBE test requirements, complete approved programs, and meet background clearance requirements are eligible for certification. Certificates are also awarded to persons who meet alternative route criteria adopted by the SBE. Assistance is provided to:

• Persons who are considering education as a career;
• Members of the U.S. military who wish to pursue a second career in teaching;
• Students enrolled in teacher education programs;
• Local education agencies in need of personnel, and
• Individuals seeking employment.

Resource Personnel

Dr. Jayne A. Meyer, Director - teached@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9560

ALABAMA TEACHER CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
(Including Alternative Certification)
-Sarah Justiss, Coordinator of Teacher Certification - Contact Teacher Certification
Phone: (334) 242-9977

Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP)
Coordinator of Teacher Testing - apttp@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9935

TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT INFORMATION
(Including Troops to Teachers information)
-Debra G. Williams, Coordinator for Teacher Recruitment and Placement - dwilliams@alsde.edu
Phone: (334) 242-9935 or 242-9936
(800) 723-6841 or (334) 353-5544 - Troops to Teachers only
Troops to Teachers Website

(Including Teach in Alabama, an online program which allows users to apply to every school system in Alabama with one electronic application.)
Teach In Alabama

For Higher Education Report Cards, click here.
For Current Related Memoranda, click here.

    Supported By: Alabama Dept. of Education/Information Systems
    Primary Contact: Teacher Education & Certification Office or (334) 353-8567
    Technical Support Only: Web Administrator