College of Education
Center for Teaching Excellence
Temple University
Interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher?
Join us for an Orientation Session
Temple University: Tuttleman Learning Center- 12th and Montgomery Ave.
4:30pm to 6:30 pm
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March 28 , April 3rd, April 5th, April 11th, April 16th,
April 17th, April 25th, May 1st, May 3rd and May 8th
Limited Space per session: You must register to attend
The National Board Certification process is a voluntary, enriching, and rigorous professional growth
experience that require teachers to show evidence of the mastery and integration of both content
and pedagogical knowledge. It is the highest certification in the education profession.
There are now more than 97,000 National Board Certified Teachers nationwide including 904 in
Pennsylvania. From its inception in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
(NBPTS) mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning. Should you decide to pursue
National Board Certification, your success will place you among teachers and counselors who are
recognized as accomplished teachers and serve in leadership roles throughout the profession.
The NBPTS tuition is $2565. Scholarships of $1250 will be available to all eligible
candidates* through Federal Grants (pending funding approval). Additional Scholarships of
up to an additional $1250 are available to teachers in high need districts through an
application process based on criteria established by the funding sources.
The Orientation Session will include information on the following:
 Eligibility criteria for certification and scholarships
 Requirements of the Certification process
 Available Candidate Supports provided by Temple University’s Center for Teaching
Excellence
 Application Process
Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level?
To register for an Orientation:
Contact Chris Sadjian-Peacock, Project Coordinator
215-204-0557 or at csadjpea@temple.edu
* To be eligible for candidacy you must have taught at least three years as a fully
certified teacher, librarian or counselor. Eligibility for scholarships requires that
you attend a NBPTS orientation in 2012.
Interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)?
The National Board Certification process is a voluntary, enriching, and rigorous professional growth
experience that require the mastery and integration of both content and pedagogical knowledge.
There are now nearly 97,000 NBCTs nationwide. From its inception in 1987, the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards’ mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning. Should you
decide to pursue National Board certification, your success will place you among teachers and counselors
who serve in leadership roles throughout the profession.
The process of becoming a NBCT involves an extensive series of performance-based assessments that
include teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes, and thorough analyses of your classroom
teaching and student learning. Some teachers and counselors finish the program in a year while some take
up to three years to complete all aspects of the process.
Before you make your Decision
Visit the National Board Web Site (www.nbpts.org) to gain a greater understanding of how you can become a
NBCT and add this certification to your professional credentials. Review the material under the “Become a
Candidate” tab: “Assessments at a Glance” for your certification area. For more details go to the “For
Candidates” tab: The Portfolio. Download the appropriate portfolio, look at each of the four entries and find
the “What I Need to Do” heading to see the exact requirements. Verify your eligibility for candidacy and
choose the certification and developmental level that best reflects your teaching assignment. Please Note:
The average time for initial portfolio completion is 200-400 hours outside the classroom.
Financial Scholarships: National Board Tuition is $2565. You must participate in an orientation in 2012
to be eligible for financial scholarships: Pending funding, scholarships of $1250 will be available to all
eligible candidates* through Federal Grants. Additional scholarships of up to an additional $1250 are
available through an application process for teachers in high need districts. Teachers must participate in
Temple’s support program to qualify. All Candidates must pay the $65 application fee.
* You must have taught three years as a fully certified teacher and currently teach in a Pennsylvania public school
**You must say yes to “Release Information” question in order for the Center to be notified to process scholarship
Supports for Candidates
Temple University is providing a variety of support including graduate credits, skill workshops, work sessions
and mentoring by current NBCTs for candidates. You will be notified of all workshops via email. Ninety Act48
credits will be awarded for submission of the completed portfolio and an additional ninety Act48 credits will
be awarded upon certification.
Timelines for applications
March –May 8, 2012: Orientations
May 9th: Applications for scholarships due
May 18, 2012: Scholarship decisions sent out to candidate
May 18- June 1: Teachers apply online at www.nbpts.org to become candidates
May 25th-: Support fees and/or tuition due to Temple University
June 15th: Scholarship money submitted to NBPTS for those meeting all deadlines
Please keep in touch as you go through the process and let us know if you need further assistance. You can
reach us by phone at 215 -204- 0557, by email at csadjpea@temple.edu or visit the Center’s website,
www.temple.edu/education/CTE
CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY