Welcome to the new National Center for Alternative Certification Website which provides comprehensive information about alternative routes to teacher certification in the United States. It is a site in progress. At this point, you will find descriptions of each alternate route in each state and contact information ‚ information provided by the states. There are links to related sites, research summaries, lists of colleges and universities that prepare teachers.... Soon the site will provide a searchable database that will enable you to match your interest and background with individual alternative certification programs that meet your criteria.