National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization
governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom
teachers. Other members include school administrators, school
board leaders, governors and state legislators, higher education
officials, teacher union leaders and business and community leaders.
 The
National Board for Professional Standards Certification process,
requiring intense self-reflection and analysis of one's own practice,
is a forceful professional development experience. Having measured
their practice against the highest and most rigorous standards
for the profession, teachers say that their teaching is resultantly
more focused, reflective, and confident. Teachers who achieve
National Board Certification can apply for Rank 1 from the Education
Professional Standards Board. Rank 1 is the highest rank in Kentucky
and may allow for an increase in salary for teachers based on
the local district pay scale that considers educational level
and experience.
Offered on a voluntary basis and valid for 10 years, the advanced
system of National Board for Professional Teaching Certification
for Professional Teaching Standards complements, but does not
replace, state licensing. Each state, school district and school
decides how best to capitalize on the National Board Certification
process and the expertise of NBPTS as it designs instructional
arrangements to promote student learning and support professional
practice.
2010 Kentucky NBCT Celebration on the Hill
March 2, 2010 - National Board Teacher
Day in Kentucky
EPSB coordinated the annual recognition ceremony on March 2,
2010 for the 227 new Kentucky National Board Certified Teachers
class of 2009. With more than 200 in attendance at the Capitol
Rotunda, a proclamation declaring March 2, 2010, as National Board
Teacher Day in Kentucky was presented as signed from Governor
Steve Beshear. The special day closed with a reception and recognition
of these educators by both chambers of the General Assembly.
Downloadable 2010 Photograph's
of New NBCTs
2010 Proclamation
Declaring March 2, 2010 as National Board Teacher Day in Kentucky
Information on Becoming a National Board
Certified Teacher (NBCT)
- Introductory
PowerPoint
- NBPTS.org
- NBCT
Frequently Asked Questions
- KyEducator.org
Courses
- Take One! -a unique offering from the National Board
for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) that provides a
standards-based approach for improving teaching practice and
links student learning to effective instruction. Teachers prepare
and submit one pre-selected video portfolio entry from any of
the current certificate areas of National Board Certification.
A teacher can later transfer the score if he or she pursues
National Board candidacy within two years. For those interested
in Take One! contact Lynn Hines at: lynn.hines@wku.edu.
Information for New Candidates
Information on NBCT Renewal Requirements
NBPTS Assessment Process
For information concerning National
Board Assessment Calendar,
Contact National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards at 1-800-22TEACH.
Kentucky Regulations & Statutes Related to National
Board Certification
News & Data
Contact the EPSB Regarding
National Board
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