The document discusses the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), which aims to advance teaching quality through high standards, voluntary certification, and education reforms. NBPTS offers National Board Certification to teachers who demonstrate accomplished teaching practices through a rigorous assessment process. Research shows that National Board Certified Teachers outperform non-certified teachers and have a positive impact on student learning.

1. A Distinction That Matters: National Board Certification ® National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ® (NBPTS) ®

2. At the Center of it All: Improved Student Learning www.nbpts.org

7. National Board Certified Teachers www.nbpts.org As of 1/03

8. Where are the NBCTs ? www.nbpts.org As of December 2002, legislative and policy action creating incentives and recognition for National Board Certification has been enacted in 49 states. Please check http://www.nbpts.org/about/state.cfm for current information.

10. NBPTS Standards www.nbpts.org

18. What Are the Age Categories? www.nbpts.org

23. NBCTs Facilitate Other Candidates 1-800-22TEACH

26. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Teachers ? “ National Board Certification prompted me to be more analytical of my teaching practice. I know that this analysis has made me a better teacher for my students.” -Maria Telesca, NBCT, Middle Childhood/Generalist, Illinois www.nbpts.org

28. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Principals ? “ Having someone in your school model effective teaching is wonderful. National Board Certification makes teachers more aware of their teaching style and ability.” -Phyllis Brown, Principal, New York www.nbpts.org

30. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Parents ? “ All three of my children have benefited from having a National Board Certified Teacher. The results were noticeable - my children had better results in the classroom when the teacher was an NBCT.” -Yvette Slocum, Parent and PTA School District President, Tupelo, Miss. www.nbpts.org

33. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Policy-makers ? “ I have found National Board Certification to be an excellent way to evaluate what a teacher knows and should be able to do, and I highly recommend it to other superintendents.” -Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent, Wood County Schools, W.Va. 1-800-22TEACH

39. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ® (NBPTS)

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