Start early, don’t wait until the last minute; attend the sessions because it helps fine tune and confirm what to, how to, etc.
UCLA National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Our mission is to create an inclusive, collaborative community where teachers refine their practice through careful analysis and meaningful reflection. We strive to make every session a model of accomplished teaching where diverse members are encouraged to learn and grow, together, as professional educators.
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
I was burnt out. Going through this process has reignited my energy, reflection, and outlook towards teaching.
I loved the support from UCLA.
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.
…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.
I appreciate all of the support and would not have been successful without it.