--- title: Alabama Teachers Can Now Enroll in Micro Certificate Programs from NISE description: STEMscopes Math Texas from Accelerate Learning has received the highest score for alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills from Learning List image: https://info.acceleratelearning.com/hubfs/news%20social%20.jpg --- [![Accelerate-Learning - The Leader in STEM Education Curriculum](https://info.acceleratelearning.com/hubfs/Accelerate-Learning_Logo_tagline.png) ](https://www.stemscopes.com/) - [Home](https://www.stemscopes.com/) - About Us - [What Is STEMscopes?](https://www.stemscopes.com/about) - [Mission / Vision](https://www.stemscopes.com/about#mission) - [Team](https://www.stemscopes.com/about#team) - [Awards](https://www.stemscopes.com/terms#awards) - [Contact Us](https://www.stemscopes.com/contact) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.stemscopes.com/careers) - STEMscopes Products - - [Find Curriculum Built for my State](https://www.stemscopes.com/stempreview/) - [Find International Curriculum](https://www.stemscopes.com/stempreview-intl/) - - [STEMscopes NGSS 3D](https://www.stemscopes.com/ngss) - [STEMscopes Early Explorer](https://www.stemscopes.com/early_explorer) - [STEMscopes Coding](https://www.stemscopes.com/coding/) - [DIVE-in Engineering](https://www.stemscopes.com/dive-in/) - - [STEMrangers Science Nights](https://www.stemscopes.com/stemrangers/) - [STEMscopes Streaming](https://www.stemscopes.com/streaming/) - [STEMscopes Math](https://www.stemscopes.com/math/) - - [Find International Curriculum](https://www.stemscopes.com/stempreview-intl/) - STEM Professional Learning - [National Institute for STEM Education](https://nise.institute/) - [STEMscopes Product Training](https://www.stemscopes.com/product-training/) - [STEMscopes Professional Development](https://www.stemscopes.com/pd) - Resources - [STEMscopes Blog](https://blog.stemscopes.com/?hsLang=en) - [Case Studies](https://www.stemscopes.com/case_studies) - [News](https://www.stemscopes.com/news.php) - [Free Resources](https://www.stemscopes.com/home.php#resources) - [Testimonials](https://www.stemscopes.com/testimonials) - [Awards](https://www.stemscopes.com/terms#awards) - | - [Store](https://webstore.stemscopes.com/) - Support - [Get Support](https://www.stemscopes.com/tutorials) - [Contact Us](https://www.stemscopes.com/contact) - [FAQ](https://www.stemscopes.com/faq) - Login # NEWS ### Alabama Teachers Can Now Enroll in Micro Certificate Programs from the National Institute for STEM Education to Earn TEAMS Act Credit for Professional Development HOUSTON – Nov. 11, 2022 – Alabama educators seeking to improve their STEM knowledge and skills now have new options for professional development (PD) activities that meet the qualifications of the [Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act](https://weteachalabama.com/teams/). The [National Institute for STEM Education](https://nise.institute/) (NISE) has announced that its [Micro Certificates](https://nise.institute/micro-certification.php) and online courses have been [approved](https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PD_2022526_TEAMS-ACT_Approved-PD_updated-May-25-2022_V1.1.pdf) by the Alabama State Department of Education and can be applied toward the four PD days required under TEAMS contracts. The NISE [STEM Essentials](https://nise.institute/micro-certification.php#stem-essentials) and [Teaching Online Essentials](https://nise.institute/micro-certification.php#teaching-online) Micro Certificates and online courses are uniquely designed to meet teachers’ needs with highly targeted professional development. Priced at $39, each three-hour online course can be completed anytime, anywhere. Teachers who complete two paired courses in an area of practice earn a Micro Certificate and digital badge. Teachers may also choose to complete any individual online course to refine their practice and learn new strategies for teaching. NISE is an approved [Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Affiliate](https://www.amsti.org/amstiaffiliates). In 2021, the NISE [National Certificate for STEM Teaching](https://nise.institute/teacher-certification.php) was named an advanced credential under the TEAMS Act. The NISE Micro Certificates and online courses can be completed by Alabama teachers who have earned or are working toward an advanced credential, or by any teacher who wants to improve their STEM practices. “The NISE Micro Certificates and online courses make it easy for teachers to maintain their yearly PD hours,” said NISE Executive Director Craig R. Leager. “With rolling admissions, all materials and resources included, and asynchronous courses, teachers can complete their professional learning whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for them.” For information about NISE programs, visit [getstemcertified.com](http://nise.institute/?utm_source=business_wire&utm_medium=press_release&utm_campaign=2021_04_08_nise_finalist_three_categories_2021_edtech_awards). .   [![Download & Print PDF](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/392662/7d13a72b-6e60-4a0a-892e-752627d38e29.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/392662/7d13a72b-6e60-4a0a-892e-752627d38e29)   ### About the National Institute for STEM Education NISE is a research-based support system for campuses and teachers seeking to strengthen STEM instruction and outcomes. Based on 15 STEM Teacher Actions that evolved from STEM professional development originally created at Rice University, NISE’s Campus and Teacher Certificates help school leaders and teachers understand and apply research and best practices in STEM, 21st-century learning, and professional development. For information, visit http://nise.institute. ### Media Contact  Javier Encinas Vice President Marketing, Accelerate Learning [281-833-4512](tel:281-833-4512) javier@acceleratelearning.com [STEMscopes Tech Specifications](https://www.acceleratelearning.com/tech-specifications/)     [STEMscopes Security Information & Compliance](https://www.acceleratelearning.com/security) - - - - Copyright © 2023 [Accelerate Learning, Inc.](https://www.acceleratelearning.com/) [Terms & Conditions](https://www.acceleratelearning.com/terms)