Teacher Recruitment Events in Tucson & Phoenix

Program targets career changers who want to teach in Arizona charter schools

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWeb) April 7, 2008 -- Career changers now have a new option for becoming a charter school teacher. The Arizona Charter Schools Association and the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) have teamed up to host two teacher recruitment fairs for professionals who want to change careers and teach in a charter school in Tucson and Phoenix.

"Charter schools need highly qualified teachers to educate our students. Were having this fair to help them recruit teachers for their schools. ABCTE prepares career changers for the classroom and equips them with the tools they need to become effective teachers," said ABCTE President Dave Saba.

Charter schools need highly qualified teachers to educate our students. Were having this fair to help them recruit teachers for their schools. ABCTE prepares career changers for the classroom and equips them with the tools they need to become effective teachers

At the session, attendees can meet ABCTE and local charter school representatives to discuss how they can prepare for the classroom using the Passport to Teaching program and obtain a job in a local charter school. ABCTE will offer special program savings to attendees. For more information or to register to attend a free information session, visit www.abcte.org

Event Details:

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Sessions start at:
5, 6 & 7:00pm MST
Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel
880 E. 2nd Street
Tucson, AZ, 85719

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Sessions run hourly:
10:00am - 2:00pm
(Last session starts at 1pm)
AmeriSchools Academy
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85013

Designed specifically to break down the barriers that deter career-changers from pursuing teaching, Passport to Teaching allows individuals to prepare for the classroom on their own time and at their own pace, using preparation materials available from a variety of sources. Candidates for Passport to Teaching certification must hold a bachelor's degree, demonstrate mastery on examinations of subject area and professional teaching knowledge and pass a federal background check.

Currently, the Passport to Teaching program is available in English, elementary education, special education, math, general science, biology, chemistry, physics, U.S. History and world history.

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence is a non-profit organization, dedicated to recruiting, certifying and supporting excellent teachers essential for student success. ABCTE offers the Passport to Teaching program –an innovative alternative route to teacher certification for highly knowledgeable individuals who want to change careers and become teachers. ABCTE is currently developing Distinguished Teacher, an advanced credential for teachers who advance student learning. For more information about ABCTE, please visit http://www.abcte.org

For more information, please contact:
Colleen Corliss, Marketing & Communications Manager
Phone: 202-261-2636, Mobile: 202-415-6101 (media only)
E-mail: ccorliss@abcte.org

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