National Board Certification
General Information
- NBPTS Web Site
Information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and National Board Certification (NBC) process. -
NEA: FAQ About NBC
Questions and answers regarding certification, for NEA members. - NBPTS Standards
General information about the NBPTS standards. - Become an NBPTS Assessor
Professional development that earns graduate credit and money - from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Candidate Information
- A Candidate's Guide to National Board Certification 2009-10
The 2009-2010 edition of NEA-AFT guide for teachers to National Board Certification. The guide offers tips and hints for NBC candidates. - NBC Candidates Calendar
The scheduling and deadlines calendar for 2010-11 National Board Certification candidates (with application, eligibility periods, assessment center testing windows, and portfolio due dates).
Research
- Can Teacher Quality Be Effectively Assessed? (Research Brief)
Research from the University of Washington and the Urban Institute presents the first large-scale evidence on whether or not NBPTS certification successfully identifies teachers who will raise student achievement. (Research Brief from Center on Reinventing Public Education 2004). - Can Teacher Quality Be Effectively Assessed? (Full Report)
Researchers Dan Goldhaber and Emily Anthony (2004) found that NBPTS certified teachers are more effective than their noncertified counterparts, and that the NBPTS process successfully identifies the more effective teachers among NBPTS applicants. Some variance exists, by grade level and student type.
Other Resources
- Candidate-Centered Support
This supplemental guide is for National Board support providers. (2009) - NBPTS's Candidate Resource Center
The site for the NBC Candidate Resource Center, which provides background, resources, and news and information for NBC candidates. - Online Service for NBC Support Providers
Information for those who support National Board Certification candidates. - Preparing for National Board Certification?
Hints from National Board certified teachers. - NEA Member Benefits: Loans for the $2500 NBC Fee
NEA Member Benefits offers a low-cost loan program to help members cover the $2500 assessment fee for National Board Certification. (2006-2007) - NBPTS List of State and Local Support
State and local support and incentives from various sources.
Upcoming Workshops at The SCEA:
Certification Renewal -Advanced Candidacy
February 5, 2011
Portfolios 1 -3
March 5, 2011
The Assessment Center -Completing the Process
All sessions are 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
The SCEA Headquarters, Columbia, South Carolina
Contact: The SCEA at 1-800 -422-7232
