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National Board CertificationA Distinction That Matters
www.nbpts.org
Dr. Sonja BrownNational Board Certification Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction2013 - 2014
What is National Board Certification?
• Recognition of accomplished teaching, content knowledge and teaching pedagogy
• Evaluation of teaching practices based upon national standards
• Voluntary advanced certification
• Professional development
National Board Certification
• Validates your teaching practices
• Advances your career
• Increases financial opportunities
• Provides a portable teaching license in most states
• Contributes to CEU re-certification requirements
www.nbpts.org
NBCTs Impact Students
• Foster a deeper understanding of content
• Improve student learning and achievement
• Prepare future ready students
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NBCTs Impact School Culture
• Build learning communities
• Serve as school leaders
• Support mentoring for new or struggling teachers
• Improve relationships with families and community
• Provide public distinction for your school
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Research Study Supports NBC
Can Teacher Quality Be Effectively Assessed?
• Data includes annual test scores in grades 3-5 for three years
• Data indicates increased student performance• Math and reading test scores show an average of 7%
year-end improvement • Performance differential shows up to a 15% gain for
lower income students
University of Washington & the Urban Institute Study (2004) www.nbpts.org
Five Core Propositions
Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
Teachers know the subjects and how to teach them to students.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Teachers serve as members of learning communities.
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25 Certificate Areas
• Cover 16 content areas
• Cover 7 developmental levels
• Apply to more than 95% of teachers
• Founded upon the Five Core Propositions
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What is the Certification Process?
• Two-part assessment based on teaching practice and content
• One-year process, with up to two additional years to retake
• Standards-based for each certificate area
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The Certification Process
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At least three years experience as a pre-K-12 classroom teacher or school counselor in a public or private school
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A valid teaching license or a license to practice as a school counselor
A teacher to be paid entirely from state funds
Three full years of teaching in the North Carolina Public Schools
A Standard Professional II NC license
No previous use of state funds for the NBC process
Engagement in direct classroom instruction, library/media or school counseling work 70% of the time over the course of the academic year
NBPTS Eligibility Requirements
North Carolina Eligibility Requirements
North Carolina SupportPast and Present
Past• Paid the $2,500
assessment fee• Provided up to three days
of paid professional leave• Provided 15 CEUs for
completion of the process• Paid salary differential of
12% of base salary
Present• Lend the $2,500
assessment fee• Provide up to three days
of paid professional leave• Provide 7.5 CEUs for
completion of the process• Pay salary differential of
12% of base salary
Loan Details
Annual Percentage Rate
3%
The cost of your credit as a yearly rate.
Amount Financed
$2,500.00
The amount of credit provided on your behalf.
Finance Charge
$117.20The dollar amount the credit
will cost you.
Total Payments
$2,617.20The amount you will have paid after making all payments as scheduled.
Payment Number
36
Payment Amount
$72.70
Payments Due
1st day of each month beginning thirteen months after funds are
disbursed
The 2013-2014 NC-NBC Application Process
Before You Apply for NBC
• Study the NBPTS standards for your certificate area
• Read the portfolio instructions for your certificate area
• Analyze and reflect upon your personal and professional
time to commit to the process
• Identify your resources for support
North Carolina National Board Coordinator
Dr. Sonja Brown
919-807-3358 (office)
919-807-3362 (fax)
Resourceshttp://www.nbpts.org/
http://www.nbpts.org/north-carolina
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