The Certification Based on Test Approach is for an individual seeking additional certification in the selected teaching field(s) if: 1. A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field is held; AND 2. A passing score the appropriate Alabama prescribed Praxis subject area test(s) is attained;...
The CACREP Approach is for an individual who has completed at least a master’s degree level CACREP-accredited school counseling program and meets the requirements for Alabama certification in school counseling....
The Driver and Traffic Safety Education Approach is for an individual seeking additional certification in Driver and Traffic Safety Education if: 1. A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate or Alabama Professional Leadership Certificate is held; AND 2. Credit has been earned for the required basic and advanced driver education...
The Dyslexia Therapist Endorsement Approach is for an individual who holds a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field and meets the specified training and assessment requirements....
The Early Childhood Development Approach is for an individual who has completed a bachelor’s level National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – accredited program in child development for birth through age 4. ...
An individual cannot request an Emergency Certificate. The Emergency Certificate may ONLY be requested by an employing Alabama county/city superintendent or eligible nonpublic/private school administrator for an individual who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree from a senior institution that was regionally accredited at...
The Foreign Credential Approach is for an individual who has completed an educator preparation program in another country and may meet the requirements for Alabama certification....
The NBPTS Approach is for an individual who holds valid NBPTS certificate and may meet the requirements for Alabama certification....