NBPTS Core Propositions
My Language Arts classroom at Woodstock Middle School
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The
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers a nationally
recognized advanced teaching credential, known as National Board Certification.
This certification is earned after successfully completing an evaluation based
on high standards of what teachers should know and be able to do. These
standards, developed by the NBPTS, are based on Five Core Propositions for all
teachers:
1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
5. Teachers are members of learning communities.
The standards themselves are personalized for each of the sixteen different certification areas, and are developed by a committee of master teachers in each area and educational experts.
At Woodstock Middle School, teachers with valid and current National Board Certification receive an annual $3000 stipend. These teachers will be responsible for giving a yearly professional development workshop or participating in one day of curriculum development at the district’s request. It is currently (2012) $2,565 to earn National Board Certification, which is valid for 10 years. At the most basic level, this is a way for motivated teachers to increase their salary potential. The benefits of being an National Board Certified teacher (NBCT) do not end there, however. NBCTs are often chosen for leadership positions, such as department chairs and mentors, all of which is earned without leaving the classroom. Teachers can also earn CEUs and graduate credits by completing the certification. Finally, the certification benefits teachers who are looking to move to a different state. Many states recognize National Board Certification as sufficient proof for state licensure. Since Woodstock is located adjacent to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, teachers have three states to explore job opportunities.
Even if they are not looking to apply for National Board Certification, teachers should be aware of the NBPTS standards. Since the NBPTS is nationally recognized, Many school systems use the standards as the basis for ongoing professional development, and many colleges and universities incorporate them into their undergraduate and graduate teacher-education programs. Most importantly, however, research, including the federally-mandated National Research Council report (2008), has shown that by undergoing the certification process, NBCT candidates show significant improvement in their teaching practice, which leads to significantly higher gains on achievement tests. In other words, focusing on these standards and Core Propositions, benefits our students.
1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
5. Teachers are members of learning communities.
The standards themselves are personalized for each of the sixteen different certification areas, and are developed by a committee of master teachers in each area and educational experts.
At Woodstock Middle School, teachers with valid and current National Board Certification receive an annual $3000 stipend. These teachers will be responsible for giving a yearly professional development workshop or participating in one day of curriculum development at the district’s request. It is currently (2012) $2,565 to earn National Board Certification, which is valid for 10 years. At the most basic level, this is a way for motivated teachers to increase their salary potential. The benefits of being an National Board Certified teacher (NBCT) do not end there, however. NBCTs are often chosen for leadership positions, such as department chairs and mentors, all of which is earned without leaving the classroom. Teachers can also earn CEUs and graduate credits by completing the certification. Finally, the certification benefits teachers who are looking to move to a different state. Many states recognize National Board Certification as sufficient proof for state licensure. Since Woodstock is located adjacent to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, teachers have three states to explore job opportunities.
Even if they are not looking to apply for National Board Certification, teachers should be aware of the NBPTS standards. Since the NBPTS is nationally recognized, Many school systems use the standards as the basis for ongoing professional development, and many colleges and universities incorporate them into their undergraduate and graduate teacher-education programs. Most importantly, however, research, including the federally-mandated National Research Council report (2008), has shown that by undergoing the certification process, NBCT candidates show significant improvement in their teaching practice, which leads to significantly higher gains on achievement tests. In other words, focusing on these standards and Core Propositions, benefits our students.