Durham Public Schools among top school districts nationally in number of new National Board Certified Teachers

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CONTACT: Tahira Stalberte, Chief Communications Officer 919-560-9112 (office), 919-358-8876 (cell)

Durham, NC – Durham Public Schools is pleased to announce 62 teachers have been newly designated as National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). DPS ranks among the top 10 districts in the nation in terms of the number of new nationally certified teachers. This latest induction brings the total number of nationally certified teachers in Durham to 327. Thirty-nine teachers were inducted in 2009.

“These teachers are to be commended for setting very high professional goals and working diligently to reach them,” said Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats.

North Carolina leads the nation with 17,957 and accounts for approximately one-fifth of all nationally certified teachers in the country.

National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession and participation is voluntary. Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that typically requires one to three years to complete. Throughout the process, candidates create a portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videos and a detailed analysis of their classroom teaching.

North Carolina teachers have pursued National Board Certification since 1994. Teachers who achieve certification receive a salary supplement on top of their regular pay that is good for the 10-year life of the certification. They also are awarded 15 continuing education credits (CEUs).

North Carolina supports teachers pursuing National Board Certification by providing low-interest loans to pay the $2,500 assessment fee and three paid release days from normal teacher responsibilities to develop their portfolios. Also, the State Board of Education awards a North Carolina teaching license to out-of-state teachers who are employed in North Carolina and who possess National Board Certification.

Attached is the list of 2010 National Board Certified Teachers.

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Contact:
Tahira Stalberte, Chief Communications Officer
919-560-9112 (office)
919-358-8876 (cell)

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Durham Public Schools among top school districts nationally in number of new National Board Certified Teachers