National Board Certification/ Nurturing Teacher Leadership

Nurturing Teacher Leadership, established in 1997, is the Chicago Teachers Union/Chicago Public Schools 2-year program of professional development and candidate support that prepares Chicago Public School teachers for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification, the highest credential a teacher can earn.

Nurturing Teacher Leadership has a success rate of more than 94%, twice the national average

National Board Certification – Why Do It?

What is Nurturing Teacher Leadership?

National Board Certification Background Information

FAQ for National Board Certification/Nurturing Teacher Leadership

National Board Certification – What is it?

The FIVE CORE PROPOSITIONS of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Board Certification: A Proven Tool for Identifying Quality Teaching

Policy Overview for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

National Board Certification/ Nurturing Teacher Leadership

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