Does the AP Course Audit specify educational background or certification requirements for AP teachers?
No, there are no formal requirements that a teacher must satisfy to teach an AP course. However, the College Board advocates high standards for Advanced Placement teachers in the following areas: content knowledge, teacher certification, pedagogy and student learning, analysis and reflection, and ongoing professional development. Although the College Board recognizes that there is no single path to becoming an effective AP teacher, the educational background and professional development of the teacher can greatly improve the quality of his or her teaching. The College Board encourages high school administrators and AP teachers to review the document AP Teacher Standards available on AP Central at the document library, which discusses these topics in greater detail.
