National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

National Board Certification is a demonstration of a candidate’s teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards.  It is a symbol of commitment to excellence in teaching.  Those achieving National Board Certification have been assessed by their peers and found to be accomplished, making sound professional judgments about student learning and acting effectively on those judgments.  The ultimate result is improved student learning. Additional information on the National Board Certification can be found at http://www.nbpts.org.

Articles of interest from National Baord for Professional Teaching Standards:

• National Board Certification- A Growing Education Reform Movement
• How National Board Certification Benefits Teachers

Information about Virginia's application for funding to support the National Board Certification Process can be found at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/career_resources/national_board_cert/index.shtml. 
 
MCPS National Board Certified Teachers

MCPS Teacher Resource Materials for Current Candidates:

• Documented Accomplishments Categories
• Dissecting the Standards
• Spider Map