Get Involved
National Board Certification is a nationally accepted sign of quality in the teaching profession and offers a nationwide standard for evaluating and encouraging quality teaching. It is a way to recognize and reward the accomplished teachers we need to build competitive, world-class schools. Whether you are an NBCT or not, there are many ways that you can get involved in furthering accomplished
Stay connected
- Ensure that you receive the most current information about your certification and other opportunities by going to MyProfile and updating your information regularly.
- Connect with other NBCTs in your area by joining your local Network. If you don’t have a Network in your area, this is a great time to start one!
- Join the conversation and be a part of the community of NBCTs everywhere by following NBPTS on Facebook and Twitter.
Visit the NBPTS AdvocacyLink Legislative Action Center
Everyone has a stake in our nation's education system, and it's important to be educated about education issues in Congress and state governments. Getting involved via Advocacy Link means communicating the benefits of National Board Certification to members of the community and both Federal and state lawmakers. AdvocacyLink offers information about legislative issues, and gives constituents the opportunity to contact their legislators.
Sign up for action alerts
Get notifications about the latest legislation effecting National Board Certification and state and national education issues. Learn how to take action and contact legislators.
Share your story
We'd like to hear about your personal National Board journey, or how National Board Certification and Take One! have impacted your school, your teaching, or your students. Share these at with us at My Stories.
Write a letter-to-the-Editor about the importance of National Board Certified Teachers in our schools
Contacting your local media can be a quick, simple and effective way to get the word out about National Board Certification and its impact on your community schools. Review National Board Certification research (PDF - 291kb) and data to enhance your letter or e-mail.
Encourage a teacher to pursue National Board Certification
Fill out the information and send a letter of encouragement to a teacher you know who would be a good candiate for National Board Certification.
Talk to us!
We love to hear from our National Board Certified Teachers and would like to support your efforts as you champion education and teacher quality. For information about how you can start a network, reach other NBCTs, or get NBPTS support for NBCT-focused events, contact Andrea Hajek, our director of NBCT engagement, at (703) 465-8868; ahajek@nbpts.org. To get more information about how you can get involved with influencing policy at the state or local level, or to get help on legislative challenges, and communicate changes affecting National Board Certification in your area, contact Michelle Accardi, our director of government relations at (703) 465-2178; maccardi@nbpts.org.