National Board CertificationNational Board Certification, offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a way to recognize the accomplished teaching that is occurring in Palm Beach County classrooms. The certification process is based on high and rigorous standards that evaluate teaching practice through performance-based assessments; the ultimate result is improved performance and achievement for Palm Beach County students. |
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by:
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At the core of the National Board certification process are standards that describe the highest level of teaching in different disciplines and with students at different developmental levels. These standards represent a consensus among accomplished teachers and other education experts about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. For additional information regarding NBPTS please follow the links below. Dale Hickman Excellent Teaching Program Application Information |
Identification of National Board Teachers To ensure that the Department of Professional Development’s National Board Certified Teacher database is up to date, we are requesting your assistance in identifying teachers that meet one of the two following criteria:
If you have a teacher in your school that meets one of the above criteria, please request that they complete PBSD Form #2408. |
Congratulations FY11 New National Board Certified Teachers!
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State Certification & State Mentoring Bonus As of today’s date we have been informed that there will NOT be a State Certification Bonus or State Mentoring Bonus offered in the FY12 school year.
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