Let's talk about one of the most challenging parts of the National Board process: Component 4.

I call this one “The Beast” — and if you’ve completed it, you know why! C4 has so m...

Let’s talk about one of the most important pieces of your National Board journey: Component 1.

C1 carries the most point value of all components, so it’s not the one you want to l...

Let’s talk about one of the biggest frustrations National Board candidates face:

“Why did I only get a 2 when I worked so hard on Component 3?”

Every year, after scores are relea...

I have always been passionate about education. Having walked the path of becoming an accomplished National Board Certified Teacher myself, I knew the hurdles, the sleepless nights,...

Ever read your C2 feedback statements and thought: “What does this even mean?” You’re not alone.

The good news: these statements follow patterns. I reviewed 25 C2 score reports an...

A teacher working in one on my programs asked this very important question about scripted programing. "I was wondering if you could give me some guidance on any information you hav...

 As you embark on your journey through Component 2 of the National Board process, it's essential to grasp the importance of differentiation in instruction. This component focuses o...

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has set the standard of what accomplished teaching looks like here in the United States. As education has evolved, so...

The National Board Certification process for teachers is broken up into what is called four components.

Component 1 National Board Certification is completed at a testing center ...

If you're asking yourself, “Is the National board teacher certification worth it?” I'm here to tell you - yes it is! 

 Through this process you'll become a diagnostic and refle...