Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find information about teaching vacancies in Alabama?
A: Click here

Q: Where can I find information about becoming a teacher?
A: Click here

Q: Where can I find information about the Basic Skills Assessments requirement of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP)?
A: Click here

Q: Where can I find information about the Praxis II Subject Assessments requirement of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP)?
A: Click here

Q: Where can I find information about the Alabama High School Graduation Exam     (AHSGE)?
A: Click here

Q: Is there information about the Alabama Alternate Adult High School Diploma     (AAAHSD) option?
A: Yes, click here or contact the Department of Postsecondary GED office at
    (334) 353-4889

Q: Who can I call for GED information?
A: Contact the Department of Postsecondary GED office at (334) 353-4889

Q: How many students are enrolled in Alabama public schools?
A: For enrollment data and other state education statistics, click here

Q: Can report cards on the state, each school, and every school system be
    accessed on the Web?
A: Yes, click here

Q: Where can information about the Alabama Teacher of the Year program and other
    Alabama teacher recognition programs be found?
A: Click here

Q: I am interested in applying for a teacher preparation program scholarship.
    Who can I contact for information?
A: For information on the Alabama State Grant program, contact
    the Alabama Commission on Higher Education at (334) 242-2271

Q: How do teachers gain certification to teach in Alabama?
A: Click here

Q: Are there any job openings at the Alabama Department of Education?
A: For teaching vacancies, click here

Q: What is the salary of Alabama teachers?
A: The current salary schedule can be found here. If you are prompted with a login dialog box, select anonymous and click 'OK'.

Q: What about teacher retirement?
A: That information can be obtained by contacting the Retirement Systems of
    Alabama at 1-877-517-0020 or (334) 517-7000
    For the RSA website, click here

Q: Does Alabama offer a prepaid college tuition program?
A: Yes, for information on the Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) program,
    contact the State Treasurer's office at (334) 242-7500 or to visit their website,
    click here

Q: How can I find information about high school athletics?
A: Contact the Alabama High School Athletic Association at (334) 242-5654 or
    to visit their website, click here

Q: Is there information about the Professional Education Personnel Evaluation
    (PEPE) program?
A: Yes, click here

Q: Where can I find information about the National Board of Professional Teaching
    Standards?
A: Click here

Q: Are state laws pertaining to education located on the Web?
A: Yes, for the Code of Alabama, click here

Q: Is there information about the Alabama Reading Initiative on the Web?
A: Yes, click here

Q: Where can I find information about the State Board of Education?
A: Click here

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