National Board Certification Recognizing effective and accomplished teachers

The Five Core Propositions: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Teachers are members of learning communities.

What you need prior to applying: Bachelor’s degree Eligibility: What you need prior to applying: Bachelor’s degree Completed three full years of teaching Hold a valid state teaching license for that period of time

The Process: Choose your certificate area Mathematics/Early Adolescence (11-15) Mathematics/Early Adolescence (14-18+) Portfolio Four entries: One entry focused on student work Two video recordings of you and your students Evidence of your accomplishments outside the classroom and their impact on student learning Assessment Center Six 30 minute prompts assessing content “Take One!”

The Potential Outcomes: Strengthens practice Helps students succeed Advances careers Provides portability Offers higher salary potential Graduate credit Meets most states' definition of “highly qualified teacher" under NCLB

For more information: nbpts.org