The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Click to edit Master title styleAbout the National Board
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Established in 1987, NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit organization working to advance accomplished teaching for all students.
NBPTS has been established as the profession’s vehicle for defining and recognizing accomplished teaching.
Every student deserves to be taught by an
accomplished teacher.
The Organization
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Click to edit Master title styleThe Five Core Propositions
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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.
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The profession's vision for accomplished teaching.
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What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do
• The Five Core Propositions explained in more detail
• Updated in 2016
• Free digital versionhttp://accomplishedteacher.org/
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Click to edit Master title styleNational Board Standards
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Based on the Five Core Propositions, National Board Standards define what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do in 25 certificate areas.They represent 16 different subjectareas and four developmental levelsand are applicable to most teachers in U.S. public schools.
National Board Standards are
created by teachers, for
teachers.
What are the National Board Standards?
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25 Certificate AreasEncompass developmental levels in 16 disciplines:
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AYA=Adolescence and Young AdulthoodEC=Early ChildhoodECYA=Early Childhood through Young AdulthoodEA=Early Adolescence
EAYA=Early Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEMC=Early and Middle Childhood MC=Middle Childhood
Certificate Area Developmental Level Certificate Area Developmental Level
Art EMC (ages 3‐12)EAYA (ages 11‐18+) Literacy: Reading‐Language Arts EMC (ages 3‐12)
Career and Technical Education EAYA (ages 11‐18+) Mathematics EA (ages 11‐15)AYA (ages 14‐18+)
English as a New Language EMC (ages 3‐12)EAYA (ages 11‐18+) Music EMC (ages 3‐12)
EAYA (ages 11‐18+)
English Language Arts EA (ages 11‐15)AYA (ages 14‐18+) Physical Education EMC (ages 3‐12)
EAYA (ages 11‐18+)
Exceptional Needs Specialist ECYA (ages birth‐21+) School Counseling ECYA (ages 3‐18+)
Generalist EC (ages 3‐8)MC (ages 7‐12) Science EA (ages 11‐15)
AYA (ages 14‐18+)
Health Education EAYA (ages 11‐18+) Social Studies‐History EA (ages 11‐15)AYA (ages 14‐18+)
Library Media ECYA (ages 3‐18+) World Languages EAYA (ages 11‐18+)
Click to edit Master title styleNational Board Certification
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A voluntary process to certify teachers against the standards established by teachers, for teachers.
Designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
The most respected
professional certification available in
K-12 education.
What is National Board Certification?
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112,000+ teachershave achieved Board certification
Board Certification by the Numbers
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20,000+ teachers are pursuing Board certification now
645+ schools have > 5 teachers pursuing Board certification collaboratively
More than 50% of NBCTs teach in high-needs schools
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3,289 teachershave achieved Board certification
Board Certification by the Numbers
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1,000+ teachers are pursuing Board certification now
24 schools have > 5 teachers pursuing Board certification collaboratively
About 60% of schools have at least one NBCT.
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Board Certification by the Numbers
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81% of Americans believe teachers should achieve Board certification beyond licensure as it is in other professions. 2014 PDK/Gallup Poll
Click to edit Master title styleWhy Certify?
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Why Certify?Students Learn More
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Why Certify?Latest research
• Kindergarten studentstaught by an NBCT are31% more likely to achieve a proficient on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment than other students.
• Third grade students taught by an NBCT are 11% more likely to score proficient on the MAP ELA test.
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“An NBPTS math teacher increases the present value of students’ lifetime income by $48,000.”
– Horoi & Bhai, 2017
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Why Certify?It transforms communities.
• Student gains are even greater for high-need students.
• Schools with National Board Certified Teachers are characterized by better teacher morale, retention and increased community involvement.
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95% report improved job satisfaction.
98% stayed in same high-need school.
– Liu, 2016
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Why Certify?Career benefits
• Because Board-certified teachers are recognized as experts, they are often sought out for leadership positions.
• National Board certification is a transferrable license.
• National Board earns teachers Rank I (if already Rank II), and an additional $2,000 annually.
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Why Certify?Return on Investment
• National Board earns teachers Rank I (if already Rank II), and an additional $2,000 annually.
• A teacher earning National Board certification in year 10 on average would earn an additional $100,000 before retirement.
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$1,975 - $2,125*Certification cost
*1-3 year plan if candidate does not resubmit any
components
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Why Certify?Career benefits
• “The value of NBPTS teachers is substantial, and importantly offsets the certification wage premium. Policies that make use of NBPTS certification whether to identify or retain good teachers, are an economical way of raising the quality of instruction that may potentially provide large long-run economic and social benefits.”
Horoi & Bhai, 2017
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Click to edit Master title styleCertification Specifics
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Who can certify?Eligibility
To be eligible for National Board Certification, teachers must:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree*• Have completed three years of successful teaching
experience• Hold a valid state teaching license or meet the licensure
requirements established by your state for a school counselor*
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What is the process?Four components
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Components can be submitted in any order or combination in 1-3 years with up to 5 years for resubmission.
Click to edit Master title styleThe Certification Process
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Assessment
• 1: Content Knowledge
Portfolio Entries
• 2: Differentiation in Instruction
• 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment
• 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Four Components
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What teachers should know and be able to do.
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Component 1: Content Knowledge
• Computer-based assessment measuring developmentally appropriate content knowledge and pedagogical practices in the chosen certificate area
– Three constructed response items
– 45 selected response items
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Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction • Highlights ability to evaluate learning strengths and
needs for individual students; plan and implement appropriate instruction; and analyze and modify strategies and materials based on ongoing assessment.
• Classroom-based portfolio entry:– Samples of student work that demonstrate the students’ growth
over time
– An accompanying written commentary that analyzes the candidate’s instructional choices.
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Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment• Highlights how candidates engage students and impact
their learning
• Classroom-based portfolio entry:– Video recordings of interactions between candidates and their
students.
– Two written commentaries, in which the candidate describes, analyzes and reflects on their teaching and interactions
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Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner• Highlights understanding of assessments and assessment
practices to plan for/positively impact student learning
• Portfolio entry information gathered from many sources:– Demonstrating practices with a class of students– Evidence of collaboration with families, community, and colleagues – Candidate’s contributions to learning communities to
advance student growth.
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Click to edit Master title styleThe Career Continuum
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Through the Network to Transform Teaching grant, Kentucky has partnered with National Board since 2014 to learn more about supporting all teachers across the career continuum using the resources of National Board certification.
PIPELINE EARLY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
TEACHER LEADER
BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER
The Career Continuum
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The Educators Rising Standards are aligned to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and were created using the same process.
The Career Continuum
PIPELINE
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At the state, district, and school level Board Certified teachers are supporting teachers in years 1-3 using the National Board resources.
The Career Continuum
EARLY CAREER
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To support their professional growth and their students’ ever-changing needs, professional teachers engage in the same lifelong learning they want students to embrace and, when ready, begin their candidacy for Board certification.
The Career Continuum
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
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Board-certified teachers demonstrate the Five Core Propositions and teach to the standards of accomplished practice, having a measurably greater impact on student learning.
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The Career Continuum
BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER
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Teacher leaders support the professional learning of educators throughout the continuum in schools, districts, and state opportunities.
The Career Continuum
TEACHER LEADER
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