19 APS Teachers Earn National Board Certification

29 additional teachers successfully renewed their certification

National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program that recognizes, encourages and rewards teachers to strive for excellence. While state licensing systems set basic requirements to teach, teachers who earn National Board Certification have successfully demonstrated advanced teaching knowledge, skills and practices as determined by the NBPTS. Certification is achieved through a rigorous, performance-based assessment that typically takes one to three years to complete. National Board Certification is the “gold standard” of teaching certification.

APS recognizes National Board Certification as part of the Career Advancement Program (CAP). CAP participants may choose National Board Certification as one portfolio option to demonstrate achievement of advanced professional skills and knowledge. The process requires teachers to build a portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videotapes and a thorough analysis of their classroom teaching. Additionally, teachers are assessed on their knowledge of the subjects they teach.

For staff that have earned their national board certification or renewed, please let Human Resources know by filling out this form.

19 Total Achieved National Board Certification

The following 29 teachers successfully completed their Maintenance of Certification (MOC):