Critical Teacher Shortage Areas

THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE! You may be eligible to become employed by a New Hampshire public school in one of the Critical Shortage Areas designated by the NH Department of Education via Alternative 4 .

• View the five alternative certification options - scroll down to Alternative 4 for information about the critical shortage certification option.
• View the Critical Shortage Areas .
• Explore the “Forgivable Loan Program“ if you are interested in becoming certified in a critical shortage area (math, science, special ed., etc.). 
• Print the Application for Alternative Certification