The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE), established in 2001 with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, is a non-profit organization offering an online, self-paced alternative certification program for individuals aiming to become teachers. Recognized in several U.S. states, including Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Arizona, ABCTE provides a flexible pathway for career changers, subject experts, and military veterans to enter the teaching profession.