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Recruitment

Recruit Candidates for National Board Certification

You are one of our most powerful recruiters for National Board Certification.  As an NBCT, you can attest to the value of the process. We encourage you to share the impact of your experience with other teachers, your principal and the entire school community.

In this section you'll learn how to promote certification and encourage your colleagues to become candidates. Remember, many teachers consider the process only after encouragement from their peers. Your story could be the key that convinces a teacher to embark on the certification process.

Identify Prospective Candidates
Take the first step and learn how to identify potential candidates and where to find them.

Use Various Recruiting Strategies
Learn smart tactics for talking to potential candidates and decision makers about the importance of National Board Certification.

Develop a Recruitment Speech
Make your message heard. Discover the tips for crafting a well-organized, engaging speech.

Become an Effective Presenter
Communicate your story. These public speaking tips can help you deliver a winning presentation.