KY: Education Professional Standards Board - National Board Certification


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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 who achieve National Board Certification can apply for Rank 1 from the Education Professional Standards Board. Rank 1 is the highest rank in Kentucky and may allow for an increase in salary for teachers based on the local district pay scale that considers educational level and experience.

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, 2009, 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)

NBPTS.org
NBCT Frequently Asked Questions
KyEducator.org Courses
Take One! -a unique offering from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) that provides a standards-based approach for improving teaching practice and links student learning to effective instruction. Teachers prepare and submit one pre-selected video portfolio entry from any of the current certificate areas of National Board Certification. A teacher can later transfer the score if he or she pursues National Board candidacy within two years. For those interested in Take One! contact Lynn Hines at: lynn.hines@wku.edu.

Information For New Candidates

Welcome New National Board Candidates
Kentucky Mentor Service Providers
Service Provider Map
Certification Workshops
Statement of Intent NBC-1*
*Due to the budget constraints, the $200 teacher stipend per day for two (2) days has been suspended for the 2009 – 2010 cycle. Staff will continue to monitor funding to determine if the substitute reimbursements will be suspended in the future.
Substitute Reimbursement Form NBC-2
75% Reimbursement Request Form
NBCT $2,000 Salary Supplement Contact Information
(For information pertaining to the $2000 supplement, please contact KDE at 502-564-3846)
Candidate Support Training
- Lynn Hines at Western Kentucky University at: lynn.hines@wku.edu
- Mona Ball at the Kentucky Education Association at: mona.ball@kea.org
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at: http://www.nbpts.org/products_and_services/csp_training

Information On NBCT Renewal Requirements

NBPTS Assessment Process

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

Kentucky Regulations & Statutes Related To National Board Certification

16 KAR 1:040. Teachers’ National Certification Incentive Trust Fund
KRS.157.395 Salary supplement for national board certified teachers
KRS.161.131 Legislative findings and goals on national board certified teachers
KRS 161.132 Definitions for KRS 161.131 to 161.134 and KRS 157.395 and 161.123
KRS 161.133 Teachers' National Certification Incentive Trust Fund -- Purposes --Appropriations
KRS 161.134 Preparation for national board certification -- Incentives -- Authority to prorate reimbursements if funds insufficient -- Administrative regulations for mentoring program* *Due to the budget constraints, the $200 teacher stipend per day for two (2) days has been suspended for the 2009 – 2010 cycle. Staff will continue to monitor funding to determine if the substitute reimbursements will be suspended in the future.
KRS 161.1211 Classification of Teachers (rank change)

News & Data (Check back soon, 2009-2010 data is under construction)

Contact The EPSB Regarding National Board

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