Definitions for "National Board Certification"
The National Board Certification process, conducted through the auspices of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, requires teachers to prepare comprehensive documentation that illustrates their understanding of subject material and their ability to transform this knowledge into student learning.
Teacher certification offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards that provides a national credential for teachers; uses a rigorous portfolio and examination, requiring skills beyond what is required by states.
An advanced level of certification for experienced teaching professionals. National Board Certification is an optional step for teachers wishing to test their skills against the rigorous standards set up by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at http://www.nbpts.org/.