How ABCTE Works in Oklahoma

To use the ABCTE program to obtain a teaching certificate in Oklahoma, you will:

1. Complete ABCTE’s certification program

a. Certificate should be used within 3 years

b. ABCTE certificate is used in step 1 below

Oklahoma Department of Education requirements for using ABCTE certificate:
405-521-3301 www.sde.state.ok.us

1. Obtain a full-time teaching position

2. Apply to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for a one-year, nonrenewable secondary or middle level license

3. Apply concurrently for ABCTE Mentoring Program ($595)

4. During first year in the classroom, complete 1 year of ABCTE’s mentoring program.
In order to begin the mentoring program

a. Must be teaching your ABCTE certified subject area

b. Our mentoring program combines the unique Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) developed by the University of Virginia and criteria developed by ABCTE.

c. Enroll and receive access to the CLASS video library and workbook, with examples of excellent teaching.

d. Select your mentor. After approval and training by ABCTE, he/she will observe you at least 6 times during the school year

e. Work with your mentor after each observation to improve your teaching practices

f. Once all criteria have been met, receive a certificate of completion from ABCTE

5. Apply for the Oklahoma Standard License, a 5-year renewable certificate