Become a Teacher in Pennsylvania

ABCTE can help you change careers and become a teacher in Pennsylvania. In November 2002, the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved ABCTE as a route to full teacher licensure. The Pennsylvania Department of Education fully recognizes ABCTE certification for all school districts and charter schools in the state.

Why Choose ABCTE?

ABCTE offers a flexible, affordable route to earn your Pennsylvania teaching certificate. You can complete our self-paced online program in under one year, without quitting your job.

ABCTE has issued more than 2000 certifications to date, with nearly 200 issued in Pennsylvania. An ABCTE special education teacher was recently featured in the New York Times. Meet more career changers who chose ABCTE such as Hughesville math teacher Clark Sarge, Millersville English teacher Lisa Mayo and special education teacher Leah Dow.

With ABCTE, you can earn your Pennsylvania teacher certification in a manner that is both cost-effective and efficient. The average cost for ABCTE and post-certification requirements is between $5,000-8,000. Compare this to the $13,000-21,000 to obtain a two or four-year education degree in Pennsylvania. On average, candidates take 8-10 months to complete the program. We provide a variety of resources to help prepare you for exams including online workshops, practice tests, and support from our advising team.

ABCTE is now a Workforce Investment Act approved vendor in Pennsylvania. You may use the ABCTE program to train for a career as a Mathematics teacher through WIA. Please check with your local career center to see if you are eligible for the WIA program.

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