How do I renew my NBCT?
While NBCT qualifies for a change in rank, it is not directly connected to your Kentucky teaching certificate. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) provides oversight for [...]
How do I apply for a rank change after earning my NBCT?
Per KRS 161.1211, teachers that receive National Board Certification are eligible for a change in rank. How to Apply for a Change in Rank STEP 1: Log into the [...]
What supports are available to those pursuing National Board Certification in Kentucky?
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 [...]
What are the benefits of being an NBCT in Kentucky?
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 [...]
Why become National Board Certified?
“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 [...]
What steps will I need to take to become National Board Certified?
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 [...]
What is National Board Certification?
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 [...]
