American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
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Founded in 2001, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, commonly known as ABCTE, addresses the need to place a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. By offering a premier teaching credential, ABCTE opens new pathways into the classroom, helping states, districts, and communities meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. To meet this goal, ABCTE has developed the Passport to Teaching certification and is developing the Master Teacher certification.
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[edit] Mission
The mission of ABCTE is to recruit, certify and support excellent teachers essential for achieving student success.
[edit] Acceptance of Certifications
[edit] Passport to Teaching
Passport to Teaching certification is recognized as a route to state certification in Florida, Idaho, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Utah.
Certification areas are elementary education, English, math, general science, biology, physics, chemistry, and special education.
Many charter and private schools nationwide also recognize the certification.
Availability of certification areas and requirements vary by state.
[edit] Master Teacher
Currently in the pilot study phase, Master Teacher certification is not yet recognized.
