Purpose
The National Board Certified Teacher Area of Distinction is designed for educators seeking National Board Certification. National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Different states provide incentives that include salary increases and teacher-leader roles. Many teachers who have achieved National Board Certification move into teacher-leadership roles in their respective school, district, and state. *Candidates must have a valid teaching license in order to enroll in this certificate.
Course Requirements
National Board Certified Teacher Course Requirements
| MED 8000 | Foundations of National Board Certification | 3 |
| MED 8001 | Content Knowledge | 3 |
| MED 8002 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| MED 8003 | Teaching Practice and Learning Environment | 3 |
| MED 8004 | Effective and Reflective Practitioner | 3 |
Qualifications for National Board Certification
To earn National Board Certification, candidates will also be required to apply to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and meet the standards for their content area as demonstrated by submission of a professional portfolio and a content knowledge exam. NBPTS requires applicants hold a valid teaching license and have at least two years of teaching experience when they apply to NBPTS.
NOTE: Completion of these courses does not qualify the recipient for a license or certification in Delaware, since there is no relevant Delaware license or certificate.