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National Board Certified Teacher

Georgia

State of Georgia

Overall, the peach state, Georgia, ranks fifteenth in the nation for the number of NBPTS Certified Teachers. This includes teachers who have renewed their National Board Certification through the Maintenance of Certification or initial certifications.  

Some of the highest districts in Georgia within the NBPTS Network are:    

  1. Gwinnett County
  2. Fulton County
  3. Cobb County
  4. Dekalb County
  5. Savannah-Chatham County 
  6. Atlanta Public Schools    

What are the benefits of being an NBCT in GA?

Georgia NBCT Financial Incentives                 

Previously, National Board Certified Teachers received a 10% state increase, however this was cut back in 2009 as part of state budget trimming. Currently, some districts may offer offer a salary bonus to NBCTs. Check with your principal or district administrator to see if a salary bonus is a possibility for you.

State Recognition    

National Board Certification can count as credit toward meeting Georgia’s requirements for obtaining and renewing a professional certificate or an advanced professional certificate.

Educational Credits               

Some universities provide graduate credit to teachers pursuing National Board Certification in Georgia. Make sure to check with your local university to see if graduate credit is a possibility for you.

NBPTS Support Options

Many districts within Georgia may offer support for teachers looking to achieve NBPTS Certification or NB MOC renewal. Tracey Bryant Stuckey actually offers online programs and cohorts for teachers going through both the initial and renewal process of NBPTS. Initial support is available for Component 3 Portfolio: Teaching and Learning in the Classroom and Component 4 Portfolio: Assessment Drives Instruction course. Teachers looking for support with Maintenance of Certification (MOC) are invited to join Renew Like a Pro. These professional development courses and cohorts walk you through step-by-step of how to complete your NBPTS Portfolio.

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