National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

The NBCT program is a two-year commitment to self-reflection and study of practice, with courses and assignments designed around components of the successful classroom — Differentiation in Instruction, Content Knowledge, Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, and Effective and Reflective Practitioner. Teachers who choose to participate in this voluntary certification program document their practices through rigorous reflection and analysis, and challenge themselves to improve their teaching skills, which in turn benefits their schools and their community. Join the Region 7 ESC Certification Cohort as we deconstruct the requirements for each component in a collaborative, reflective environment.

To be eligible for certification, teachers must meet the following education, employment, and licensure requirements outlined in the Guide to National Board Certification. Candidates will be asked to verify these during initial registration.