From Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) announced 316 Kentucky teachers were awarded the prestigious National Board Certification® in the class of 2010 on Dec. 15.  This achievement recognizes these educators as among the top in the nation and promises to improve student learning in classrooms statewide.  Kentucky now totals 2,156 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who have ever attained National Board Certification and is ranked 12th nationally for the total numbers of NBCTs.

“Kentucky’s National Board Program is considered a model by many other states,” said Dr. Phillip Rogers, Executive Director of the Education Professional Standards Board.  “I commend these teachers for their extraordinary commitment to teaching and for achieving the highest credential in the teaching profession.”

Upon successful completion of the National Board process, Kentucky teachers currently holding a Rank II certificate are eligible to apply for Rank I and may serve as mentors for new Kentucky NBPTS candidates.

The number of National Board Certified Teachers nationally has increased more than 90 percent over the past five years.  Nationwide, 8,600 teachers achieved National Board Certification this year, bringing the total certified up to 91,000. The top ten states with the highest number of teachers achieving National Board Certification this year are North Carolina (2,227), Washington (1,272), Illinois (771), South Carolina (498), California (342), Kentucky (316), Maryland (302), Arkansas (290), Florida (273) and Oklahoma (225).

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Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards