A Research Guide on National Board Certification of Teachers
The guide summarizes a variety of research about National Board Certification and student achievement. (PDF - 291kb)
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)
NBPTS Initial Thoughts on NCLB Reauthorization
NBPTS in collaboration with CEP releases principles to guide NCLB reauthorization. (PDF - 153kb)
Get more information about NBPTS research studies. (PDF - 104kb)
Complete and submit this form to request NBPTS data. (PDF - 229kb)
A pocket reference highlighting NBPTS research. (PDF - 88kb)
Research
NBPTS Has Put Itself & Its Certification Process to the Test
From its inception, NBPTS has sought to understand the impact of its certification process on teachers and the impact of NBCTs on students and schools.
A Majority of NBPTS Research Studies Found NBCTs Make a Significantly Measurable Impact
More than 150 studies have examined National Board Certification and the vast majority found NBCTs make a significantly measurable impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement.
Impact of National Board Certification on
Teacher Practice & Schools
Research is consistently positive about the impact of National Board Certification on improvements to teacher practice, professional development and areas of school improvement that are critical to raising student achievement.
The Bottom Line: Impact on Student Achievement
Independent studies show students of NBCTs do better on standardized tests than students of non-NBCTs.
Aiding Our Understanding of the Process
All of the research contributes to understanding and improving the National Board Certification process. Yet, it is misleading to draw major conclusions about the overall value and impact of National Board Certification based solely on individual studies. No single study or small group of studies can effectively describe the range of impact of the National Board Certification process.