Score Release for 2007-2008 Candidates!
Online scores will be available for 2007-2008 candidates Friday, November 21, 2008. Names of the NBCT class of 2008 will be released to the media and public Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Access your online score report via the link on the NBPTS homepage Friday, November 21, 2008. For additional scoring information view the Score Reporting Frequently Asked Questions.
Northrop Grumman Strengthens Commitment to Bolster Math and Science Teaching
Nov. 13--This initiative broadens support by the San Francisco-based Stuart Foundation that led to the creation of Professional Teaching Development Centers established throughout the state. The overarching goal of the centers is to increase the number of National Board Certified Teachers working in low-performing schools, with an emphasis on schools receiving QEIA (Quality Education Investment Act) funding.
NBPTS Launches Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief®
Nov. 12--The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has launched Accomplished Teacher by SmartBrief. The free, online weekday daily news summary focuses on accomplished teaching for National Board Certified Teachers, candidates and potential candidates for National Board Certification and other NBPTS stakeholders.
Advanced Principal Certification Plans Announced
Oct. 28--To create a consistently reliable process to develop, recognize and retain effective principals, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS®) has announced an initiative to develop Advanced Principal Certification. Click the link to read more and sign up for updates.
The 2009 National Conference Begins!
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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 64,000 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.
