It takes approximately two weeks to process an application. All applicants with incomplete applications will receive correspondence from the KECS Portal regarding materials received and items required for completion of the [...]

Candidates pursuing National Board Certification in Kentucky are encouraged to check out the Kentucky NBCT Network to find resources to support their certification journey. Additionally, candidates can receive support through the [...]

NBCTs in Kentucky receive an annual $2,000 salary bonus for the life of their National Board certificate, which also factors into their retirement. New NBCTs in Kentucky with Rank [...]

“Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students” (NBPTS webpage). Research shows that the students ​​of Board-certified teachers [...]

The National Board’s Five Core Propositions describe what knowledge teachers should have and be able demonstrate. The process to becoming certified includes candidates completing four components to demonstrate accomplished practice. These [...]

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards was established in 1987 as the teaching profession’s vehicle for defining and recognizing accomplished teaching. National Board Certification, which is built upon National [...]

Applicants trained outside the United States must meet the same academic requirements as applicants trained in the United States and submit the appropriate documentation. A course-by-course evaluation must also [...]

Out-of-state applicants must have completed a state-approved teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited educator preparation institution or a state-approved alternative training program. In addition, candidates must comply with [...]

Reciprocity is a term often used when educators need to transfer their certification from one state to another. This does not mean, however, that a state with “reciprocity” will [...]

Kentucky is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards [...]