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Alaska Teacher Certification
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a teacher in Alaska. No semesters and no campus visits — just a clear path from where you are today to an Alaska classroom of your own.
Enroll for only
$1,000
American Board offers its standard program at a special reduced rate of $1,000 for veterans and their spouses.
1
Pre-Approval & Authorization
Get the “green light” from the Alaska DEED to start your journey.
2
Placement & Onboarding
Secure your position within the Anchorage School District (ASD), Juneau School District (JSD), and Valdez School District (VSD).
3
American Board Training & Exams
Complete American Board’s PTK exam and Alaska’s subject area exam for your chosen content area.
4
Final State Certification
Officially become a licensed educator in Alaska.
“I chose American Board because it allowed me the flexibility to gain hands-on teaching experience while working on my certification independently in my free time.”
Kaprese Warren, American Board graduate
Pre-Approval & Authorization
Step 1
Submit to DEED: Send your Green to Teach pre-approval form, official transcripts, and passing Praxis Core scores.
Step 2
Apply for Authorization: Use the TeachAK portal to apply for your Student Teacher Authorization Certificate.
Step 3
Verification: Ensure you receive your certificate before starting your program or placement.
Placement & Onboarding
Step 1
Apply: Submit your application through DoD SkillBridge (if eligible) or directly to ASD for Green to Teach.
Step 2
Interview & Confirm: Complete district interviews and receive your official placement confirmation.
Step 3
Finalize: Complete HR requirements and provide proof of your Authorization Certificate to your mentor before your start date.
American Board Training & Exams
Step 1
Enroll: Submit your pre-approval form to American Board to receive your discount code, then register online.
Step 2
PTK Exam: Study the coursework modules and pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam.
Step 3
Subject Exam: Register for and pass the Alaska-required exam for your specific content area.
Step 4
Certification: Submit all scores to American Board to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Final State Certification
Step 1
DEED Application: Complete the Alaska Initial Teacher Certification application.
Step 2
Final Submissions: Provide your American Board certificate, passing exam scores, and documentation of mandatory state trainings.
Step 3
Finish: Pay the required certification fees and receive your Initial Alaska Teacher Certificate.
Which Alaska school districts participate in Green to Teach?
Currently, Anchorage School District, Juneau School District, and Valdez School District are approved to participate in the Green to Teach pathway.
Who is eligible for the Green to Teach pathway?
The Green to Teach pathway is designed for active-duty military members, veterans, and military spouses who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to become certified teachers in Alaska.
Where can I find more information about Alaska teaching requirements?
For more information on state teaching requirements and how to apply for your license, visit the Alaska Department of Education website.
Ready to get started?
Choose your state and subject, enroll online in minutes, and start studying the same day — or try the free one-week trial first to see how the program works.