A Conditional Certificate in a Teaching Field (CCTF) is available to individuals who are completing programs through an Alabama-approved Alternative Teacher Preparation Organization (ATPO). Information regarding eligibility, components of the program, and directions on how to complete the program will come from staff with the...
The Provisional Certificate in Library Media or School Counseling (PCLS) is for individuals to serve as a library media specialist or school counselor. Certification based on the PCLS must be requested by an employing Alabama city/county superintendent or eligible nonpublic/private school administrator....
The Provisional Certificate in a Teaching Field (PCTF) is for individuals entering the field of education in certain K-12, 4-8, and 6-12 teaching fields (excludes Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, and areas of instructional support). Certification based on the PCTF must be requested by...
The Interim Employment Certificate (IEC) facilitates employment for individuals who have been unconditionally admitted to a master’s or education specialist’s level State-approved educator preparation program or a master’s level CACREP- accredited school counseling program at an ALABAMA college/university. The IEC may be requested for the...
The Career and Technical Certificate -Additional Teaching Field-Professional is for individuals seeking additional certification in a selected technical education program(s) if: 1. A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field is held; 2. The appropriate and valid Alabama State Department of Education approved Occupational Proficiency...
The Speech-Language Pathology Professional Educator Certificate Approach is available for an individual to serve as a Speech-Language Pathologist in grades P-12. An individual who is licensed as a speech language pathologist by a state board of examiners in speech pathology and audiology may meet requirements...
The Speech/Language Pathology Assistant Certificate may ONLY be requested by an employing Alabama county/city superintendent for an individual who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree (in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders with a speech-language emphasis) and has met testing requirements. This certificate...