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Teacher Certification

Teacher Education and Certification Office works with school districts and universities to grant educator certifications, approve teacher preparation programs, and administer teacher recognition programs. It is committed to support the State Board of Education and Early Development's strategic priority to ensure high-quality educators for Alaska's children. TEACH AK is a NEW online system and requires a one-time registration process that all educators will need to complete prior to renewal and new applications.  

Certificate Types

Certification Information and Requirements

The Educator Application & Certification Hub Alaska (TEACH-AK) is an online certification system. Certificate holders can view, download, and print active certificates through the application dashboard. Certificate renewals, extensions, and new applications will take place within TEACH-AK.

General Information & Requirements Frequently Asked Questions

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Application Processing

• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received; current processing time is 3-4 weeks.
• Teacher Certification does not accept documents via email or regular mail. All documentation must be uploaded directly into an applicant's Teach AK account.
• The only exception to the above rule is the submission of Fingerprints. Fingerprint cards must be mailed to the following address:

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99511-0500

Responsibilities of Educators Holding Alaskan Certificates

  • Adhere to the Alaska Code of Ethics of the Education Profession.
  • Notify the Department of Education & Early Development of name and/or any address changes (4 AAC 12.415).
  • Know your certificate's effective and expiration dates. Your effective date is the date the complete application packet is received by Teacher Education and Certification. The Department of Education & Early Development does not notify individuals of impending expiration dates. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
  • Meet renewal requirements before your renewal date.
  • Keep abreast of any changes in certification regulations.
  • Notify a school district within 90 days of hire, of any sick leave that you expect to transfer from previous employment. (AS 14.14.107) Sick leave can only be transferred if the teacher's service has been continuous within the Alaska public school system. Continuous service is defined as up to the last day of a school term and beginning within 30 days of the start of the next school term. ( 4 AAC 15.040(a)(2) & 4 AAC 15.900(2))

Online Services

Certificate Lookup

Check the certification status of a teacher employed in an Alaska school district.

Certificate Lookup

District Communication Hub

This portal contains detailed information on certificates and application statuses for educators, accessible only through registration and approval.

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