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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Important Information for 2009-2010 National Board Certified Teachers

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.

Information on Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)

Introductory PowerPoint
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 Western Kentucky University at: lynn.hines@wku.edu
- Mona Ball at the Kentucky Education Association at: mona.ball@kea.org

Information for New Candidates

Welcome New National Board Candidates
Kentucky Mentor Service Providers
Service Provider Map
Statement of Intent NBC-1*
* July 1, 2010 - IMPORTANT MESSAGE regarding availalble funding for the National Board Incentive Trust Fund for fiscal year 2010-2011. (click here)
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 502-564-5279)
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: Products & Services

Information on NBCT Renewal Requirements

Certification Renewal
Kentucky Renewal Seminars
- Lynn Hines at Western Kentucky University at: lynn.hines@wku.edu
- Mona Ball at Kentucky Education Association at: mona.ball@kea.org

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**
** July 1, 2010 - IMPORTANT MESSAGE regarding avaialble funding for the National Board Incentive Trust Fund for fiscal year 2010-2011. (click here)
KRS 161.1211 Classification of Teachers (rank change)

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