National Board Certification
National Board Certification, offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a way to recognize the accomplished teaching that is occuring in our classrooms. The voluntary certification process, based on high and rigorous standards, evaluates teaching practice through performance-based assessments.
The mission of the National Board Support Program of the Pitt County Schools is to provide assistance to our teachers throughout the process.
About NBPTS
NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization. It was formed in 1987 to advance the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching, creating a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts.
National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession and participation is voluntary. Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that typically takes from one to three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and counselors should know and be able to do. As a part of the process, candidates build a portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videotapes and a thorough analysis of their classroom teaching. Certification is currently available to educators in 27 fields.
Seeking Certification in 2011-2012?
Window for loan applications is open until June 30, 2011. Window will shut down for a period of time and then reopen. See directions for application by clicking 2011-2012 Information.
