| Educational Resources Information Center The ERIC Clearinghouse provides information on becoming a teacher, alternative routes to certification, and teacher education programs. http://www.eric.ed.gov/ |
| National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) Seeks to expand the options available for teacher certification. Program list, scholarships, conferences, membership information, and organization publications are available online. http://www.alt-teachercert.org/ |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Works to help establish high quality teacher preparation through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education. http://www.ncate.org/ |
| Teach for America National teacher recruitment program which seeks to attract college graduates to the classroom. http://www.teachforamerica.org/ |
| The California Teacher Providing information about becoming a teacher, supplies, organizational resources, books, free products, tips, and tools to all stakeholders in the educational process. Lesson plans included. Only some of the material is specific to California. http://www.thecaliforniateacher.com/ |
| The National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Works to strengthen the teaching profession and to improve student learning in America's schools by establishing high standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, and are developing a new system of advanced, voluntary certification for teachers. The board's aim is to certify all teachers who meet the standards. http://www.nbpts.org/ |