National Board Certification

Governor Huntsman and State Legislature support National Board Certification

You’re at the head of your class. Now go to the top of your profession!

What Is National Board Certification?
National Board Certification is a demonstration of a candidate's teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards.

Five Core Propositions Summarize What We Believe About Teaching?
This process is designed to certify teachers so that they, like professionals in other fields, can achieve distinction by meeting rigorous standards of performance.

What Does Being A National Board Certified Teacher Mean?
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) emphasize that accomplished teachers in every field and at every level.

What Are The Requirements?
Educators pursuing National Board Certification meet certain requirements.

How do I become a National Board Candidate?
Additional information about getting National Board Certified.

Scholarships for National Board Candidates

NOTE: A print version of the above information is available in PDF format.

Join 103 NBCT distinguished teachers in Utah with National Board Certification!

To learn more about the National Board Certification process, contact:

Visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH
Utah State Office of Education, Linda [dot] Alder [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Linda Alder) , Educator Quality & Licensing Specialist.
Chairman of National Board Commission, pamsua [at] yahoo [dot] com (Pam Su’a), NBCT, Curriculum Consultant.