It has made me more reflective on my teaching practices. Through the cohort, I have been able to share ideas and gain ideas that have helped me develop my practice even more.
UCLA National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
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The UCLA National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Project is committed to supporting educators pursuing the rigorous National Board Certification Process. National Board Certification is a nation-wide certification, recognizing the work of accomplished teachers and their contributions to student achievement. The UCLA NBPTS Project has been supporting National Board candidates for over twenty-five years, offering support throughout a candidate’s certification journey. The UCLA NBPTS Project brings accomplished teaching to the forefront by supporting educators to achieve the highest level of teaching excellence.
Quotes from Participants
The support from UCLA NBTC has been exceptional. While the process was initially confusing, the guidance and strategies provided were invaluable in helping me navigate Components 2 and 3 without feeling overwhelmed or giving up. This support has been incredibly valuable and essential.
…the process has made me a more thoughtful teacher. I think about everything I present, and how it is relevant to my students. I feel so empowered as an educator to be on the other side of this process now.
The support that UCLA played a positive role in the process. They clarified my questions, guided me, and supported me with the process. This process challenges you, but from those challenges you only become a better educator than when you started. Having a support system during the process is very important.
My certification was in early literacy, but the process also impacted the way I teach other subjects, how I work with my colleagues and admin, and the relationships I build with my students and their families.
The UCLA NBPTS did exactly what we learned we need to do in the classroom. That practice was to provide small steps to accomplish the large goal of meeting all the requirements. The small step by step planning focused on success that would provide the end result of passing all the components in the NBPTS. The leaders were very knowledgeable, prepared, kind, and welcoming in all ways. This is a wonderful program.
I have become a better educator because I am intentional and reflective when planning my lessons. I create opportunities for my students to assess their work and build relationships with them by talking to them about their interests, progress, and next steps.
I was burnt out. Going through this process has reignited my energy, reflection, and outlook towards teaching.
The UCLA NBPTS Project stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We pledge to actively work to address racial disparities in education. That work begins with us as we examine our day-to-day practice as teachers. Every child deserves to experience the positive impact that an accomplished educator can have on their learning. We support candidates who want to be more thoughtful, more informed, more intentional teachers in their educational settings.
