National Board Certified Teacher
West Virginia
West Virginia ranks number 25 in the United States for the current number of teachers holding valid National Board Certifications through the Initial Certification process from NBPTS or the NB MOC process.
The top districts with the most number of West Virginia NBCTs include:
- Berkeley County
- Wood County
- Cabell County
- Magnongalia County
- Putnam County
What are the benefits of being an NBCT in WV?
West Virginia NBCT Financial Incentives
Overall West Virginia has a great benefits for being an National Board Certified Teacher. West Virginia gives teachers an annual state salary bonus of $3,500 for those who hold a valid certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and are employed in a West Virginia Public School. Additionally, teachers will receive another $2,000 for teaching in high-needs schools. Teachers must request this salary supplement. Be sure to Visit the West Virginia Department of Education to request this application and to check out other additional support and salary supplements may be available to you.
State Recognition
West Virginia recognizes National Board Certification in the state and this qualification can count toward obtaining a permanent professional license. Additionally, the designation of NB Certification on a professional teaching certificate provides a route for the state to verify that a teacher meets the standards of a highly qualified teacher.
Educational Credits
Universities across the United States may or may not provide graduate credit for teachers completing National Board Certification. Luckily, West Virginia is one that does give you the option. The West Virginia Department of Education offers up to six graduate credits. Be sure to visit the Education Department's website for more information and an updated contact.
NBPTS Support Options
There are numerous opportunities to find support options within West Virginia for National Board Certification. In fact a number of districts within West Virginia provide support. For teachers looking on for a route to take the guess work out of the process, you are invited to joined in on one of Tracey Bryant Stuckey programs for NBPTS support. These program options include:
- Component 3 (for Initial Certification)
- Component 4 (for Initial Certification)
- Renew Like a Pro (For Renewal- MOC Candidates)
With Tracey's programs, by the end of each these 12-week professional development experiences you will have a completed National Board Portfolio ready for submission. These programs are delivered through asynchronous lesson, in which you will have access to until the end of the submission date for the National Board. Add-on live group coaching sessions are an option if you wish to collaborate, brainstorm, and learn from Tracey to get your questions answered.
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