{"id":2492,"date":"2024-09-18T15:34:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T15:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=2492"},"modified":"2024-09-18T15:34:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T15:34:10","slug":"how-to-enroll-with-american-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanboard.org\/blog\/how-to-enroll-with-american-board\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enroll with American Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board \/ ABCTE)<\/a>, we offer a flexible pathway to teacher certification for aspiring educators. If you\u2019re interested in becoming a teacher, we provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to enroll with American Board below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Enroll with American Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Check State Requirements<\/strong>: American Board certification is accepted in 15 states, so the first step is to verify whether your state recognizes this certification. You can find this information on our website<\/a> or by contacting your state\u2019s Department of Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Choose a Subject Area<\/strong>: American Board offers certifications in 10 subject areas<\/a>. These include Elementary Education, English, Math, Science, Special Education, and others. It’s important to note that some states, like Ohio<\/a>, offer their own list of subjects. We spell out unique state situations like this on our website; but, in general, most states offer the core subjects through American Board. Select the subject you\u2019re most passionate about and plan to teach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Create an Account and Use Your Free Trial<\/strong>: Create an account by visiting our website, or simply click here<\/a>. You’ll be given a 7-day completely free trial of the program. Use this time to explore the study materials and make sure American Board’s program is the one for you. Then, you can register for the certification program by choosing your subject area and paying the enrollment fee.\n