Elevating Teaching, Empowering Teachers
National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
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Why Certify?
National Board Certification will distinguish you as an accomplished, effective teacher who has met the highest standards in the profession.
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Five Core Propositions
First published in 1989 and updated in 2016, What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do articulates the National Board’s Five Core Propositions for teaching.
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First-time and Returning Candidates
National Board Certification will distinguish you as an accomplished, effective teacher who has met the highest standards in the profession.


Value For Teachers
Now more than ever, teachers must prove themselves in a constantly changing education landscape. Board certification allows teachers to hone their practice, showcase their talent in the classroom.

Value For Teachers
Now more than ever, teachers must prove themselves in a constantly changing education landscape. Board certification allows teachers to hone their practice, showcase their talent in the classroom.
Elevating Teaching, Empowering Teachers
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