NBPTS Update
NBCTs are encouraged to participate in National Day of Writing
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 23, 2009
NBPTS is serving as a national partner in the National Gallery of Writing, a project of the National Council of Teachers of English. NBPTS is accepting written submissions from National Board Certified Teachers about the Five Core Propositions. Read more.
National Board Certification for Principals is moving toward funding goal
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 23, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has reached the halfway point of its $5 million funding goal toward the initial phase in developing National Board Certification for Principals. On Dec. 8, NBPTS will be joined by a cross-section of funders to publicly announce the design and development of this initiative. Read more.
National Board Certified Teachers, supporters on YouTube
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers, policymakers and educators can be seen on YouTube. The videos show these individuals discussing the effect National Board Certification has on classrooms, schools and communities. Read more.
NBPTS to release scores
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009
Today, candidates pursuing National Board Certification during the 2008-09 school year and Take One! participants will have access to their scores. Scores may be accessed via a secured Web site. Read more.
Job postings are available
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009
In addition to offering teaching and learning news, Accomplished Teacher by SmartBrief -- the National Board's free, online daily newsletter -- features jobs for teachers around the country. Read more.
NBCTs -- Let Twitter help you
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers can direct message @NBPTS to be added to the official NBPTS NBCT Twitter list. Send your direct message to @NBPTS with a request to be added as an NBCT. Read more.
NBPTS to release scores Friday
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009
Candidates pursuing National Board Certification during the 2008-09 school year and Take One! participants will have access to their scores by midmorning Friday. Scores may be accessed via a secured Web site. Read more.
Application deadline to serve on NBPTS Standards Committees is approaching
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is accepting applications for educators interested in serving on its Early Childhood Generalist and Middle Childhood Generalist Standards committees. Applications must be completed by Nov. 29. "We need teachers from around the country ... we need people who can sit at the table and decide how the very best standards can be developed," said National Board Certified Teacher Michele Forman, co-chairwoman of the NBPTS Social Studies-History Standards Committee and 2001 National Teacher of the Year. Read more.
"My Profile" -- Up to date?
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009
"My Profile," a candidate's secure online NBPTS account, allows National Board Certification candidates and Take One! participants the ability to track their status throughout the assessment process, update their personal information, make payments and more. As the National Board prepares to release 2008-09 scores and certification decisions, candidates and participants should log in to www.nbpts.org/myprofile to verify the completeness and accuracy of the information in their accounts, paying close attention to the three pieces of information required to access their score reports. Read more.
NBCTLink launches new features
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009
NBCTLink, the online community for National Board Certified Teachers, has launched two new features. Through the "Teaching Resources Center," NBCTs can upload lessons featuring their accomplished teaching that would generate collaboration using lessons, videos and photographs. NBCTs can also share their good news through the "NBCT Recognition" group, which was set up to collect news of accomplishments, honors, awards and opportunities NBCTs have received since achieving National Board Certification. Read more. (Membership required.)
Wise: National Board Certification "changing school culture"
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009
"The focus of the National Board is expanding from individual teachers achieving National Board Certification into a systemic movement that is changing the culture of learning in classrooms, schools and districts," said former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise, chair of the NBPTS Board of Directors, during a recent panel discussion about how cohorts of National Board Certified Teachers have affected low-income schools. The forum featured National Board Certified Teachers and representatives from the education-research community. Read more.
NBPTS reaches halfway mark to fund first-of-its-kind National Board Certification for Principals
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009
As part of a nationwide effort to advance the nation's school-reform agenda, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has reached the halfway point of its $5 million funding goal toward the initial phase in developing National Board Certification for Principals. On Dec. 8, NBPTS will be joined by a cross-section of funders to publicly announce the design and development of this initiative. Read more.
Q&A Guide: A helpful recruiting tool
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 13, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers and other education stakeholders who recruit teachers and school counselors to pursue National Board Certification are encouraged to share the Q&A Guide. Published by NBPTS, this tool provides helpful information about National Board Certification and the National Board Certification process. Read more.
NBCTs -- Increase your Twitter following
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 13, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers can direct message @NBPTS to be added to the official NBPTS NBCT Twitter list. Send your direct message to @NBPTS with a request to be added as an NBCT. Read more.
NBCTs: Take advantage of the new outreach tool kit
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers and others interested in advancing the growth of National Board Certification are encouraged to utilize the revised version of the NBPTS Outreach Toolkit. The tool kit is designed to help educators introduce their colleagues to National Board Certification and explain how it can benefit teachers, students, parents, schools and communities. Read more.
2001 National Teacher of the Year reaches out to accomplished teachers
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2009
As part of the National Board's ongoing mission to provide leading standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, NBPTS Standards Committees are periodically formed to review the standards. National Board Certified Teacher Michele Forman, co-chairwoman of the NBPTS Social Studies-History Standards Committee and the 2001 National Teacher of the Year, recently talked about why it's important for practicing classroom teachers to participate in these important groups. Read more.
A virtual world of accomplished teachers: NBCTLink
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2009
NBCTLink is an opportunity for National Board Certified Teachers to network with fellow accomplished teachers while sharing best practices. Designed exclusively for NBCTs, this social-network tool allows them to learn new and innovative ways to enhance student learning. Read more. (Registration required.)
Writers: Be a part of history
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is serving as a national partner in the National Gallery of Writing, a project of the National Council of Teachers of English. NBPTS is accepting written submissions from National Board Certified Teachers about the Five Core Propositions. Read more.
Ambassadors to teaching excellence
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers are ambassadors to accomplished teaching and learning. They can be powerful recruiters for National Board Certification and can attest to the value of the process. These accomplished teachers are encouraged to invite their colleagues to enroll in this life-changing opportunity. Read more.
Teachers may be eligible for NBPTS scholarships
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 10, 2009
Many National Board Certified Teachers say pursuing National Board Certification was the best professional-development experience they've ever had. Teachers interested in joining this growing group of dedicated professionals are encouraged to learn about possible funding to offset the cost of the certification process through the National Board Scholarship Program. Read more.
Stay informed through action alerts
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 09, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers, teachers pursuing National Board Certification, Take One! participants and other educators can find out about the latest legislation affecting National Board Certification by signing up for action alerts. Read more.
Transcript is available from NBPTS school-reform forum
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 09, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers and education researchers recently discussed the benefits of having cohorts of NBCTs in high-need schools. The event, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, was held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Read the transcript.
Share the value of National Board Certification with the NBPTS tool kit
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
The NBPTS Outreach Toolkit helps educators create awareness and communicate effectively about National Board Certification, the education-reform movement that is advancing student achievement and learning. Read more.
Follow NBPTS through Twitter
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Receive news and updates about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and National Board Certification through Twitter. This free social-networking service lets educators network with their accomplished-teacher peers throughout the country. Read more.
National Board Certification for Principals
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
As the nation rebuilds its educational infrastructure to more effectively educate its children, we need stronger educational leaders. Effective principals and teacher leaders are critical to advancing the nation's agenda for school reform. National Board Certification for principals is a program under development by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Read more.
NBPTS on YouTube
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has joined the nonprofit channels on YouTube. View NBPTS videos as well as National Board Certified Teachers discussing the effect National Board Certification has on classrooms, schools and communities. Read more.
Accomplished Teacher by SmartBrief celebrates birthday
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
One year ago, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards launched Accomplished Teacher by SmartBrief. Today, more than 38,000 subscribers receive the free online weekday daily news summary that focuses on accomplished teaching. NBPTS is grateful for this support and encourages all National Board Certified Teachers, candidates for National Board Certification and Take One! participants to stay up to date with National Board information by utilizing the online tools that are available. Read more.
NBCTs: Participate in National Day on Writing
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is serving as a national partner in the National Gallery of Writing, a project of the National Council of Teachers of English. NBPTS is accepting written submissions from National Board Certified Teachers about the Five Core Propositions. Read more.
Stay connected through AdvocacyLink
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers can communicate the benefits of National Board Certification to the community as well as local, state and federal policymakers through NBPTS AdvocacyLink. This online tool can be used as an information source for legislative issues and also offers constituents the ability to contact their legislators. Read more.
NBPTS creates Library Media Standards Committee
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
NBPTS has brought together a select group of educators from across the country tasked with assuring the National Board's Library Media Standards reflect the best practices and latest research in the field. The 12-member committee includes six National Board Certified Teachers. Read more.
Certification-renewal decisions made
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
A letter was sent to 2008-2009 renewal candidates via first-class mail Wednesday to communicate their renewal decision. National Board Certified Teachers should expect to receive their notices this week. Read more.
Invite a Teacher Campaign
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
National Board Certified Teachers are the most powerful recruiters for National Board Certification. NBCTs can attest to the value of the process. These accomplished teachers are encouraged to invite their colleagues to enroll in this life-changing opportunity. Read more.
Access NBPTS tool kit online
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
NBPTS has revised its Outreach Toolkit, which is designed to help educators create awareness and communicate effectively about National Board Certification. Items included in the tool kit are tips for preparing a presentation, a PowerPoint for recruitment meetings and the NBPTS national video, "National Board Certified Teachers: Excellence, Leadership, Results." Read more.
2006 National Teacher of the Year says National Board Certification was key factor in her school's turnaround
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
"On the brink of academic despair" was how National Board Certified Teacher Kimberly Oliver Burnim described her school's situation during a forum on school reform, sponsored by NBPTS, recently held in Washington, D.C. Read more.
NBPTS Facebook fans continue to grow in number
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
The number of "fans" receiving information about NBPTS and National Board Certification has topped 1,800. National Board Certified Teachers and other educators can easily receive the latest news in their Facebook news feed. Read more.
Take One! -- A powerful tool to improve teacher quality
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
More and more educators nationwide are experiencing new ways to transform their teaching practices through Take One! A unique offering from NBPTS, Take One! is classroom-based professional development that provides teachers the opportunity to form professional learning communities. Read more.
California principal: "National Board Certification made the difference at our school"
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
Kiela Bonelli, principal of California's Julius Corsini Elementary School, was among the educators and members of the education research community who recently gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss the role National Board Certification plays in the growing school-reform movement. Read more.
Schools are transforming into learning communities through Take One!
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
Take One! provides a standards-based approach for improving teaching practice and links student learning to effective instruction. Independent evaluations, as well as the schools using Take One!, are reporting positive outcomes that include a strong learning culture, sharing of teaching best practices and improved student test scores. Read more.
Coming soon: National Board Certification for Principals
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
NBPTS has announced an initiative to develop National Board Certification for Principals. The plan calls for rolling out the certification from design to launch by 2011. The umbrella program, National Board Certification for Education Leaders, builds on the National Board's 20-year, highly successful program, National Board Certification for teachers and school counselors. Read more.
Education chief encourages teachers to pursue National Board Certification
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
"Arguably the most important growth and learning that you're ever going to have as a teacher," Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said during a recent interview with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards when asked what he would say to teachers thinking about pursuing National Board Certification. Read more.
NBPTS launches series of reports highlighting effect of National Board Certified Teachers
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is launching a series of reports highlighting the effect of National Board Certified Teachers. The first report in the series is "Chicago, Illinois: Leveraging National Board Certification in a District-wide Human Capital Initiative." Read more.
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire receives national education award
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to teacher excellence and high-quality learning, Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire was recently presented with a leadership award by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This award is given periodically to policy leaders who have promoted high standards for the teaching profession and have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting the growth of National Board Certification. Read more.
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