The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is committed to recruiting, certifying, and supporting the excellent teachers who are essential for achieving student success. Founded in 2001, ABCTE addresses the need to place highly qualified teachers in every classroom. By offering a premier teaching credential, ABCTE opens new pathways into the classroom, helping states, districts, and communities meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.