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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Other members include school administrators, school board leaders, governors and state legislators, higher education officials, teacher union leaders and business and community leaders.

The National Board for Professional Standards Certification process, requiring intense self-reflection and analysis of one's own practice, is a forceful professional development experience. Having measured their practice against the highest and most rigorous standards for the profession, teachers say that their teaching is resultantly more focused, reflective, and confident. Teachers speak eloquently about how the experience produces deeper student learning outcomes in classrooms. They are strengthened in their practice and emerge from the experience with a lasting commitment to professional growth.

Offered on a voluntary basis and valid for 10 years, the advanced system of National Board for Professional Teaching Certification for Professional Teaching Standards complements, but does not replace, state licensing. Each state, school district and school decides how best to capitalize on the National Board Certification process and the expertise of NBPTS as it designs instructional arrangements to promote student learning and support professional practice.

2009 Kentucky NBCT Celebration on the Hill

March 3, 2009 - National Board Teacher Day in Kentucky

EPSB hosted a recognition ceremony on March 3, 2009 for the 230 new Kentucky National Board Certified Teachers class of 2008. With more than 200 in attendance at the Capitol Rotunda, a proclamation declaring March 3, 2008, as National Board Teacher Day in Kentucky was presented as signed from Governor Steve Beshear. The special day closed with a reception and recognition of these educators by both chambers of the General Assembly. For press/media information on this event follow this link.

Downloadable 2009 Photograph of New NBCTs with Governor Steve Beshear

Downloadable 2009 NBCT Celebration on the Hill House of Representatives Photograph

Downloadable 2009 NBCT Celebration on the Hill Senate Photograph

2009 Proclamation Declaring March 3, 2009 as National Board Teacher Day in Kentucky

Information on Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)

Information for New Candidates

Welcome New National Board Candidates
Kentucky Mentor Service Providers
Statement of Intent NBC-1
2008-2009 Candidate NBC-2 Substitute Reimbursement Form
75% Reimbursement Request Form
NBCT $2,000 Salary Supplement Contact Information
(for information pertaining to the $2000 suppliment, please contact KDE at 502-564-3846)
2009 JumpStart training dates:
- Bowling Green: June 23, 24, 25 Location TBA
- Ashland: July 7, 8, 9 Location: KEDC in Ashland
Candidate Support Training

Information on NBCT Renewal Requirements

NBPTS Timelines (NBPTS Extended Deadlines Announcements)

January 1 - December 31, 2009 - Complete NBPTS application process, including payment of the non-refundable initial fee of $500 and the processing fee of $65 received by NBPTS during this period.

July 1, 2008- June 15, 2009 - Assessment Center Testing Window for 2008-09 first -ime candidates

January 4, 2010 - June 15, 2010 - Assessment Center Testing Window for 2009-10 first-time candidates

January 31, 2010 - Deadline for full fee payment and all eligibility
forms for 2008-09 first-time candidates

March 31, 2010 - 2008-09 first-time candidates portfolio due at NBPTS on or before.

For information concerning National Board Assessment deadlines,
Contact National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at 1-800-22TEACH

Kentucky Regulations and Statutes Related to National Board Certification

News & Data

Contact an EPSB Candidate Subsidy Administrator Regarding National Board

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