Teaching and Learning

You may not be employed as a teacher in Alaska’s public schools unless you have a valid Alaska teacher certificate. (Alaska Statute 14.20.010)

In Alaska, responsibility for the certification of teachers and other school professionals is assigned to the Teacher Education and Certification office within the Department of Education & Early Development. Decisions are based on Alaska statutes and regulations, which require the completion of an approved teacher education, administrative, or special services program and the recommendation of a regionally accredited institution of higher education...more

View the Teacher Certification Fee Structure