National Board Certification is more than just adding a set of initials after your name. It is the highest symbol of professional teaching excellence. The rewards are many and becoming a National Board Certified Teacher attests to the fact that you have been judged by your peers as one who is accomplished in your field.

National Board Certification:

• Meets Michigan's definition of a highly qualified teacher under NCLB
• Strengthens teaching practice
• Improves students' learning according to a vast majority of research
• Advances teaching careers
• Increases financial opportunities in some Michigan school districts
• Contributes to SB-CEU/certification renewal requirements
• Michigan certificates match the validity of the NBPTS certificate (approx. 10 years)

Take One!®

Take One!® is a unique offering from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® that provides a standards-based approach for improving teaching practice and links student learning to effective instruction. Teachers prepare and submit one pre-selected video portfolio entry from any of the current certificate areas of National Board Certification. A teacher can later transfer the score if he or she pursues National Board candidacy. 

For more information and an informational video visit the following website:  http://www.nbpts.org/products_and_services/take_one1