| NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION |
| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards |
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National Board Certified Teachers Promote...
Better Teaching, Better Learning, Better Schools
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| What is National Board Certification? |
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National Board Certification is a significant step in the career of an experienced teacher. Comparable to established accreditation in other professions, certification is a highly regarded process that acknowledges accomplished teachers as National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs).
National Board Certification offers a way for teachers to take a new look at their teaching and engage in meaningful professional growth. National Board Certified Teachers have met rigorous standards developed by experienced teachers and other in the teaching profession. Teachers who complete the National Board Certification process consistently rate it the best professional development experience of their careers.
National Board Certification is currently available in 24 certificate fields, covering more than 95 percent of all teachers in American schools. For a complete listing of certification fields available, please visit the NBPTS Web site at the link below: |
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| You can also go to the Illinois NBPTS site for additional information by going to the website below: |
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| How Do Teachers Achieve National Board Certification? |
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National Board Certification is a yearlong process requiring teachers to demonstrate their knowledge and skills as professional educators. Each candidate's performance is individually examined by trained teachers and assessed against the highest standards set by teachers in the profession.
The National Board Certification process requires teachers to:
- Complete four portfolio entries, three of which are classroom-based and include videotapes that document the candidate's teaching practice and examples of student work. The videos and student work are supported by commentaries about the goals and purposes of instruction, analysis about what occurred and the effectiveness of the practice, and the rationale for the candidate's professional judgement. The fourth entry requires candidates to demonstrate their work with students' families and their community and collaboration with the professional community.
- Answer six assessment center prompts (each allowing 30 minutes for response) that are designed to elicit knowledge of subject matter content.
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| Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher is a rigorous process. Candidates report the process takes 200 to 400 hours to complete. To be successful, teachers must examine their skills and knowledge and be willing to take an honest look at their teaching practices to evaluate both strengths and areas for improvement. |
| Our Very Own National Board Certified Teachers |
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| The Rockford Public School District is proud to have four teachers that are National Board Certified. |
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| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards© |
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National Office
1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22209
26555 Evergreen Road, Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48076
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