National Board Certification as School Reform Transcript Available
Nov. 5--The transcript is now up for the Oct. 21 National Board Certification as School Reform Forum. View the video, read the transcript and papers, and see the day in pictures.
Oct. 28--Attention 2008-2009 Renewal Candidates! Renewal decisions have been mailed.
NBCTs: Participate in National Day of Writing
Oct. 14–-All NBCTs can become part of history by participating in the National Day of Writing.
AdvocacyLink
Stay informed about legislative issues facing schools and educators. Click here for more information.NBCTLink
The online community exclusively for NBCTs by NBCTs. Click here to access.Visit Your State Information Page
Find out information about the National Board in your state.
A Message from Sec. Duncan to teachers considering National Board Certification
Excerpt from a Sept. interview with NBPTS:
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Using Federal Funds to Support NBPTS Programs
Read the new guide designed as a resource for states, districts and schools to help them link NBPTS programs with Title funding support. Click here for more information.
Better Teaching, Better Learning, Better Schools
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards improves teaching and student learning. National Board Certified Teachers are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards.
Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. NBPTS offers 25 certificates that cover a variety of subject areas and student developmental levels.
In a congressionally-mandated study, National Board Certification was recently recognized by the National Research Council as having a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development.
Since 1987 nearly 74,000 teachers have achieved National Board Certification. These teachers prepare America’s diverse student population with the skills it needs to compete in the 21st century workplace.
