[1] The non-partisan, non-profit organization's mission is to certify subject experts, experienced professionals, career changers, and military veterans as teachers and was endorsed by U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige.
[4] Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer endorsed the program,[5] which addresses the shortage of math and science teachers in the state.
The training and certification program is designed to inspire career changers to become a teacher and give them a rigorous and efficient process to achieve their goals.
A bachelor's degree is required for acceptance into the American Board teaching certification program, and participants must pass a background check.
American Board certification is recognized in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Utah.
[1] Developed on the foundation that highly trained and skilled professionals should have the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching, the American Board was created with a mission to give enable qualified individuals a flexible and affordable path to teacher certification in their state.
"[20] Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed Senate Bill 1066 on May 1, 2008, allowing American Board certificate holders to practice there.
The Governor said, "Under the old system, Bill Gates couldn’t teach a class in computer software in a Missouri high school.