Alabama Administrative Code - Relevant Sections
 Teacher Certification Standards 
 Teacher Education Standards 
 Subject and Personnel Codes 
 Current Related Memoranda 
 Alabama Educator Code of Ethics 

 Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT)
 Alabama Model 
 Current Related Memoranda 
 LEAs 
 Self Request for Highly Qualified 
 Special Education 

 Teacher Certification
 General Information, Options, and Procedures 
 Traditional Approaches to Certification 
 Alternative Approaches to Certification 
 Teacher Testing Requirements 
 Forms 
 Current Related Memoranda 
 Professional Development 

 Teacher Education
 Approved Programs In Alabama Colleges and Universities 
 AL/NCATE Partnership 
 Program Review Documents 
 Report Card for Colleges and Universities 
 Verification of Higher Degrees 
 Current Related Memoranda 
 Scholarships 
 Class A Sport Management 

 Teacher Recruitment and Placement
 Job Openings 
 Job Fair Schedule 
 Salary Information 
 Current Related Memoranda 
 Troops to Teachers 

 Teacher Testing
 Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) 
 Current Related Memoranda 

 Memoranda
 All Memoranda 
 Teacher Certification Memoranda 
 Teacher Education Memoranda 
 Teacher Testing Memoranda 
 Teacher Recruitment and Placement Memoranda 

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.

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