The process has challenged me to be more reflective of my teaching and rekindled my love for teaching.
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
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.
You are already an accomplished teacher so don’t get discouraged and give up on this journey! Connect the NBPTS standards to your own teaching practices and start taking notes using the standards language. If possible, take advantage of purchasing one-on-one support because it is worth every penny!!
I appreciate all of the support and would not have been successful without it.
The support you all provide is priceless!
The NB process has made me more aware of the importance of being a lifelong learner to benefit my students.