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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)  A professional organization charged with establishing voluntary standards for recognizing superior teachers as board certified.
networking  The term used to describe the intentional effort to develop personal connections with individuals who could be helpful in finding positions or gaining professional advancement.
normal school  A two-year teacher education institution popular in the nineteenth century, many of which were expanded to become today's state colleges and universities.
pedagogy  The science of teaching.
portfolio  Compilations of work (such as papers, projects, videotapes) assembled to demonstrate growth, creativity, and competence. Often advocated as a more comprehensive assessment than test scores.
résumé  A summary of a person's education and experiences, often used for application to school or employment.
Teach for America  A program that places unlicensed college graduates in districts with critical teacher shortages as they work toward attaining a teacher license.
alternative licensure  A procedure for acquiring a teacher’s license for those who have not graduated from a traditional state-approved teacher education program.
board-certified teachers  Teachers who demonstrate high levels of knowledge, commitment, and professionalism are awarded this recognition of advanced teaching competence through a competitive review process administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.







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