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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org/
NBPTS is recognized for developing the professional standards that define what
accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. NBPTS also administers
National Board Certification, a voluntary assessment program that certifies
educators who meet those standard and Take One! a unique program where particpants complete one part of the Certification process.
Five Core Propositions
http://www.nbpts.org/the_standards/the_five_core_propositio
This is the vision of the NBPTS about what highly accomplished teachers should
know and be able to do. The standards for all Certificate Areas are based on this foundation.
Certificate Areas
http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/available_certificates1/fields_of_certification
There are currently 25 different certificate areas available in 16 content areas over 7 student age ranges.
Choosing the Right Certificate Area
http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/available_certificates1/choosing_the_right_certi
Depending on your teaching context, you may find several Certificate Areas that could fit. Use the Assessments at a Glance for each Certificate area you are considering to help you determine which would be best for you. You can also view the standards for each area in the next link to further help you.
Standards by Certificate
http://www.nbpts.org/the_standards/standards_by_cert
Here are current standards for each of the 25 certificate areas. Select a Certificate Area to see the standards for that area.
NBPTS Research
http://www.nbpts.org/resources/research
Quality research that investigates and documents the impact of National Board
Certification on teachers, students and schools. This work informs public policy
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