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School board members across the country support National Board Certification. They recognize it as a way to ensure teaching quality and improve student performance. You can continue to recognize and reward the accomplished teachers we need to build competitive world-class schools.

Why Support National Board Certification?

NBCTs Improve Student Learning
Students of NBCTs do measurably better on standardized tests, they acquire a deeper understanding of content, and are better equipped to thrive in the global marketplace.

NBCTs Address High-Needs Students
NBCTs know how to work with ALL students and know how to match teaching methods to individual needs.  Studies show that students from low income families that have an NBCT do significantly better on standardized tests.

NBCTs Attract and Retain New Teachers
Today’s generation of teachers look for a work environment and leadership that foster collaborative learning, shared decision-making, teacher leaders and quality professional development. Having NBCTs on staff visibly demonstrates commitment to a quality work environment.

NBCTs Promote Standards-Based Education
NBCTs know how to develop standards-based curriculum and student assessments.

NBCTs Model Successful Teaching Practices
NBCTs can be tremendous assets in supporting your teacher induction programs and providing coaching for struggling teachers.

NBCTs Work Effectively with Parents
NBCTs are proactive, and can communicate student progress and needs in ways that are helpful to parents. 

NBCTs Build Collaborative Learning Communities

NBCTs by design, collaborate with colleagues and community members.  A critical mass in your school can dramatically raise the bar in teaching and learning.

Certification Helps You Demonstrate Annual Yearly Progress
National Board Certification fulfills most state and federal mandates for "highly qualified" teachers.

 You Can Help!

Encourage teachers to be candidates
Create incentives that encourage teachers to seek certification including:

• Salary increases for NBCTs
• A fund to help candidates cover the costs of their assessment fees
• A fund that encourages candidate support activities
• Policies granting candidates release time to focus on their portfolios
• Administrative evaluations that include increasing the number of NBCTs on staff
• Recognition and celebration for NBCTs’ accomplishments

Encourage a Teacher

Invite a teacher to pursue National Board Certification. Send an electronic invitation by completing the online nomination form.