National Board Certified Teachers - NBCT
National Board Certification, developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students.
The program components are:
Component 1: Content Knowledge (online assessment)
Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction (portfolio based assessment)
Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (portfolio based assessment)
Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (portfolio based assessment)
Read more about the components here: NBPTS Components - NBPTS
Hays CISD National Board Certified Teacher Program
Hays CISD has developed a National Board Certified Teacher program to assist and support teachers pursuing their national board certification. Hays CISD has partnered with Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching to provide support and guidance as teachers work towards certification.
Hays CISD NBCT Cohort Program Candidates receive:
Virtual, monthly meetings with a National Board Certified Teacher / Professional Learning Facilitator
A NBCT Mentor that provides small group mentorship
Submission support for all four components
36 hours of cohort support with with National Board Cohort peers
Former Hays CISD Board Member Dr. Esmeralda Perez-Gonzalez, a National Board Certified Teacher and TxNBCT Facilitator, leads our teachers in meaningful discussion and reflection around best practices in teaching in monthly virtual sessions. She fulfills the TxNBCT Mission by fully engaging and supporting high-quality teaching and learning through professional growth and leadership.
National Board Certified Teachers Compensation:
NBCTs receive additional compensation as part of TIA
NBCTs receive a Hays CISD stipend annually
National Board Certification Fees will be REIMBURSED once you are a National Board Certified Teacher (up to $1,900)
Who is Eligible for the Hays CISD NBCT Cohort?
To be eligible for the Hays CISD NBCT cohort, teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree, a valid state certification and have one year of classroom experience.
If you are interested in the NBCT Cohort Program at Hays CISD or have questions about the program, please contact Ginger Blanchon, Director of HR at Email Ginger Blanchon