Are Alaska teachers certified?
Teachers and administrators must be certified to be employed in Alaskas public schools. Certification requirements include: graduation from an accredited four-year institution with an approved teacher education program; qualifying scores on the Praxis I tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; completion of six semester credits within the past five years; completion of courses in Alaska studies and multicultural education or cross-cultural communication; and a criminal background check. For full information, visit the Teacher Certification page on this website.
Teachers and administrators must be certified to be employed in Alaska’s public schools. Certification requirements include: graduation from an accredited four-year institution with an approved teacher education program; qualifying scores on the Praxis I tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; completion of six semester credits within the past five years; completion of courses in Alaska studies and multicultural education or cross-cultural communication; and a criminal background check. For full information, visit the Teacher Certification page on this website.
