The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence is a bi-partisan non-profit organization dedicated through our programs to recruiting, certifying and supporting excellent teachers essential for achieving student success.
ABCTE certification is not just a test; it is a program designed to inspire career changers to enter teaching and give them a rigorous and efficient process to achieve their goals.
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95% of principals rated our teachers to be as effective or more effective than their peers. 100% of principals surveyed would be willing to hire an ABCTE-certified teacher. 24% of ABCTE candidates are minorities and 32% are pursuing certification in math and science. Passport to Teaching is a rigorous certification program where only 40% of candidates complete the program. ABCTE teacher retention is 93% over the first two years compared to 84% nationwide.
