NBCT : Why it holds Value among Teachers

National Board Certification is taken into high consideration by teachers across America as it is the foremost professional educational certification which has amplified the teachings and learning capacities of teachers, students as well as schools. The certification was purposefully designed to acknowledge, prosper and retain the achievements of teachers and to supplement the advancements that schools have accomplished nationwide. 

In general, the licensure system allows teachers, schools and even students to verify educator’s license as well as sets the basic eligibility criteria for teaching in different states of America. The National Board Certified Teacher or NBCT designates a teacher’s undertaking of going one step further than familiar teacher licensure system. NBCTs have developed and exemplified the futuristic and progressive skills and expertise that a teacher must possess to impart quality education.

The national board of certification is created by a large number of dedicated teachers across America and has set the highest standards for the teaching profession. This collaboration illustrates the determination of teachers to impart the effective and productive education through stimulating teaching techniques, which will foster the classroom learnings and accomplishments of students. Starting through Pre-K to 12^th grade, NCBT can be obtained in 25 certificate areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

• ·         One should be graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Teacher who has career and technical education certification need not follow this criteria until or unless he/she has to sign up for resp. state licensure.
• ·         One should have a teaching experience of 3 years (of pre-K to 12^th grade) or should have 3 years of counselling experience.
• ·         Should have resp. state teaching or counseling license.

Benefits:

In the changing educational landscape, teachers need to fine-tune their teaching practice, they have to prove their talent and dedication towards their profession. Pursuing NBCT has many benefits including better salary benefits and self-satisfaction of helping students in escalating the developmental graph. 

In Washington State – 

·         The teacher with NBCT certification will be eligible to receive a bonus amount of $5,000

·         The teacher will be free from the obligation of completing 150 hour requirement in order to maintain their Washington State teaching certificate.

Financial Support:

To cover the fee of NBCT, one can avail a loan of amount $1,425 from OSPI funds (available under certain conditions). Also, the official website of National Board for professional Teaching Standards has listed some more financial assistance options.