The Office of Educator Certification, Recruitment, and Preparation includes Career and Technology certification, the Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE), Troops to Teachers, and Professional Practices. The mission is reflected in the office name; it is charged with the responsibility of preparing, recruiting, and certifying educators. This unit supports a variety of programs that do just that. Whether focusing on the accreditation of educator preparation programs, recruiting and retaining great educators, or assisting schools and districts to ensure that teachers obtain appropriate certification, this office is committed to meeting the continuum of educator needs beginning at the pre-service level.