8. Where are the NBCTs ? www.nbpts.org As of December 2002, legislative and policy action creating incentives and recognition for National Board Certification has been enacted in 49 states. Please check http://www.nbpts.org/about/state.cfm for current information.
26. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Teachers ? “ National Board Certification prompted me to be more analytical of my teaching practice. I know that this analysis has made me a better teacher for my students.” -Maria Telesca, NBCT, Middle Childhood/Generalist, Illinois www.nbpts.org
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28. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Principals ? “ Having someone in your school model effective teaching is wonderful. National Board Certification makes teachers more aware of their teaching style and ability.” -Phyllis Brown, Principal, New York www.nbpts.org
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30. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Parents ? “ All three of my children have benefited from having a National Board Certified Teacher. The results were noticeable - my children had better results in the classroom when the teacher was an NBCT.” -Yvette Slocum, Parent and PTA School District President, Tupelo, Miss. www.nbpts.org
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33. How Can National Board Certification ® Help Policy-makers ? “ I have found National Board Certification to be an excellent way to evaluate what a teacher knows and should be able to do, and I highly recommend it to other superintendents.” -Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent, Wood County Schools, W.Va. 1-800-22TEACH