Tag: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board offering free webinars on virtual teaching, certification
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is offering five free online professional development seminars. The topics are attuned to the era of COVID-19, covering subjects such as teaching literacy and special education virtually, and how to pursue NBPTS certification.
Jefferson teacher recognized for leadership by NBPTS
Sarah Yost, a National Board-certified teacher in the Jefferson County schools, has been recognized by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for her leadership during the COVID-19 emergency.
NBCTs seeking renewal in 2020 must submit information to EPSB
The Education Professional Standards Board requires two submissions from Kentucky National Board-certified teachers who are going through the renewal process for 2020 that has been altered by the COVID-19 emergency.
Pilot program elevates teaching, interest in National Board certification
The National Board Professional Learning Schools program supports schools that are dedicated to ensuring accomplished teaching for all students and that are willing to made systemic changes using NBPTS resources.
Kentucky recognizes 219 new National Board Certified Teachers
A total of 219 Kentucky educators were recognized Feb. 11 for recently obtaining the highest possible certification in the teaching profession, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Woodford County aims to retain teachers with induction program
Woodford County Public Schools has created a teacher induction program that is instilling a culture within the district that is making its teachers want to stay.
New National Board-certified teachers called on to improve education
A group of nearly 200 NBCTs includes a Breathitt County teacher who didn’t earn her certification until the 20th year of her teaching career.
Kentucky recognizes fourth-largest group of new National Board teachers
Kentucky recognized 191 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at a ceremony Feb. 19 in Frankfort.
Being a teacher means continuing to learn
Kenton County's Amelia Brown says pursuing National Board certification is a major investment of time and resources, but teachers and students benefit by trying to stretch their abilities.
Kentucky produces bumper crop of National Board teachers
The second-largest class of National Board-certified teachers the state has produced includes a Calloway County teacher who is happy to use her story of struggle to encourage others.
