“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, a state-approved alternative training program or qualify for an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact [...]

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 for [...]

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