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2009 class of National Board Certified Teachers named
Posted: 12/16/2009 12:16:34 PM
For Immediate Release
December 16, 2009
Contact: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519
State Ranks 21st Nationally in 2009 Results
Wisconsin continues its progress in advancing the National Board Certification education reform movement with the announcement of 86 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in 2009. The state ranked 21st nationwide in the number of teachers achieving board certification this year and ranks 19th in the total number of NBCTs over time (676).
“Wisconsin teachers are committed to the success of their students, and that is illustrated by the latest group of educators who have completed this rigorous, challenging process,” said Mary Bell, president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. “The benefits National Board Certified Teachers bring go far beyond individual classrooms, as these educators serve as mentors and resources to their school districts, creating highly effective schools. The state’s union of educators applauds these teachers for their accomplishment and for their dedication to Wisconsin’s students.”
“Dedicated educators are the heart of any educational change. National Board Certification requires educators to deepen their content knowledge and improve their professional practice,” said Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers. “A recent report by the National Research Council recognized that the rigorous process of earning National Board Certification is proven to have a positive impact in the classroom and on student learning. We need more National Board Certified Teachers in Wisconsin’s public schools working to ensure every child is graduate ready for the workforce or further education.”
Wisconsin shows a 15 percent increase in the number of teachers who achieved National Board Certification in 2009 over last year.
Wisconsin NBCTs joined the ranks of nearly 8,900 accomplished teachers nationwide who achieved certification in 2009. This achievement brings the total number of teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to more than 82,000.
A voluntary assessment program designed to develop, recognize and retain accomplished teachers, National Board Certification is achieved through a performance-based assessment that typically takes one to three years to complete. While state licensing systems set basic requirements to teach in each state, NBCTs have successfully demonstrated advanced teaching knowledge, skills and practices.
2009 National Board Certified Teachers - Wisconsin list
Wisconsin NBPTS profile
For more information about NBPTS and National Board Certification, visit www.weac.org/wnbn or www.nbpts.org.
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About the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
NBPTS is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization. NBPTS advances the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching; creating and administering National Board Certification, a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards; and integrating certified teachers into educational reform efforts. Today, more than 82,000 National Board Certified Teachers are making a positive difference in the lives of students across the nation.
