Publications

55,000 Reasons to Believe: The Impact of National Board Certification on Teacher Quality in America
More and more teachers each year pursue National Board Certification. Read more about these teachers and the Board Certification process. (PDF - 894kb)
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Every Child Deserves a Great Teacher ...
Students and schools benefit from the National Board Certification process and National Board Certified Teachers.  NBCTs are recognized as the most accomplished teachers in their schools, districts, states and nationwide. (PDF - 297kb)
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A Research Guide on National Board Certification of Teachers
This guide summarizes a variety of research about National Board Certification and student achievement. (PDF - 291kb)
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2008 Q&A: A Guide for Teachers and Other Education Stakeholders

Learn about the National Board Certification program and assessment process. (PDF - 600kb)

NBPTS Backgrounder
Information about NBPTS - who we are, our mission and history. (PDF - 82kb)
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NBPTS Research
Learn facts and figures about the National Board Certification process. (PDF - 88kb)
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What Teachers Should Know & Be Able to Do
Learn more about the NBPTS 5 Core Propositions. (PDF - 104kb)
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Moving Education Forward
Read examples of how each of the 5 Core Propositions is tied to research on expert teaching and student learning. (PDF - 1.1mb)
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How many NBCTs are in Your State?

View the most recent NBCT statistics for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. (PDF - 250kb)

NBPTS Initial Thoughts on the Reauthorization of NCLB
In collaboration with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and other national education organizations, the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Education Policy (CEP) recently issued principles to guide the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind and Higher Education Acts. (PDF - 153kb)
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Ed Week Commentary: Toward the 'Highly Qualified' Principal

Congress should consider supporting proposals that set higher standards for principals and school leaders. (PDF - 647KB)