Take Your Teaching to the Next Level With the National Board Certification

Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level? National Board Certification may be right for you! Join the Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership (TLL) on Wed., April 12, or Tue., April 18, 2023, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for an information session hosted on Zoom.

National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) have earned the teaching profession’s highest honor. The certification process identifies accomplished teachers through a rigorous program that includes four components: one exam and three portfolio submissions. Through NBCT, dedicated teachers demonstrate their commitment to teaching and maintaining the industry’s highest standards.

The benefits of National Board Certification include:

• Improves student achievement and learning.
• Provides an opportunity for teachers to grow and challenge themselves.
• Recognizes accomplished teachers.
• Can lead to increased salary and leadership opportunities.

To be eligible for certification, applicants must:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Have at least three full years of teaching experience by the end of the 2023-24 school year.
3. Hold a valid teaching license.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) supports a two-year submission time frame during which teachers participate in monthly meetings, are part of a professional learning community and receive support on the technical aspects of the process. ACPS also funds most of the $1,975 cost for the majority of selected candidates.

To start the National Board Certification process:

• Attend the information session on Wed., April 12, or Tue., April 18, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. hosted on Zoom.
• Learn more about NBCT by visiting https://www.nbpts.org/.
• Complete an NBCT cohort application.

If new candidates have questions, staff can contact Katy Pattarini by emailing kathyrn.pattarini@acps.k12.va.us. All former renewal candidates may reach out to Melissa King at melissa.king@acps.k12.va.us.