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.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
A professional organization charged with establishing voluntary standards for recognizing superior teachers as board certified.
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.
