ABCTE versus regular Alternative Certification

by Tiffany

Dec 2, 2009

I am considering alternative certification and have been approved by the Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program. During my research on study guides, I came across the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence program as another route. Does anyone have an opinion on which route would be better? It seems like the ABCTE may have a better program and resources to prepare you for the test and classroom. You seem to be on your own with the Oklahoma Alt Placement program and then are required to take so many hours of classes and go through the residency program which you don't with the ABCTE.

The ABCTE has only been approved in the state of Oklahoma since April so I don't know how many people have even gone this route yet. Any opinions?

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Al I just completed ABCTE for biology and science certification program. The program is a great alternative to traditional certification. Its definitely worth looking into.

Good luck!

Dec 2, 2009

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Michiele I would like to hear more about the ABCTE experience. I am currently teaching an Algebra 2 class at a Tulsa Charter school. I want to get certified, but Oklahoma just changed the requirements and now I would have to take 18hrs of college classes. SO, I am looking into the ABCTE route. I am wondering if it is harder to get a job with this certificat...See More

Dec 17, 2009

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Al If you are faced with having to take an additional 18 units, then you should certainly explore ABCTE certification.

I haven't started looking for a job in OK, yet. I plan to sub in my home state for the rest of the school year and pursue a position in Northeast OK for next year.

From what I have read on the ABCTE forums, there i...See More

Dec 17, 2009

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Brian Jackson The OK State Dept of Ed has them listed on the website - [link removed]

Also pretty sure ABCTE does a January discount - so you may want to sign up then

On 12/17/09, Al wrote: > If you are faced with having to take an additional 18 units, then > you should certainly explore ABCTE certification. > > I haven't started lo...See More

Dec 18, 2009

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Ono ABCTE has a district partner page that lists some high profile districts who have partnered with ABCTE to signal their support for this certification. ([link removed].

Dec 18, 2009

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