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National Association for Alternative Certification advocates standards-driven programs for alternative
routes to certification/licensure and promotes research-based and innovative professional development
by exchanging best practices, funding and sharing research, providing networking opportunities and awarding
scholarships to enhance preK-12 student achievement.
embership in the National Association
for Alternative Certification is open to all educators and policy makers. We welcome members from universities
and colleges of education, and from agencies authorized by law or regulation to conduct or
approve licensure or certification programs. Students and interns in teacher preparation
programs are encouraged to join NAAC, as are all other persons interested in and
supportive of the goals of the organization.