NBCT
Education & Academia abbreviation · K-12 Education
| Stands for | National Board Certified Teacher |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
NBCT stands for National Board Certified Teacher, a K-12 education abbreviation.
Teacher who has earned advanced certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, founded in 1987, by completing four components including content knowledge exams, analyzed teaching videos and a portfolio of student work. More than 100,000 teachers hold the credential.
Example: Our district pays a $5,000 annual stipend to every NBCT.
Usage notes
The process typically takes one to three years and costs several hundred dollars per component. Many states and districts offer salary supplements or license benefits. Certification must be renewed through a maintenance of certification process every five years.
Related abbreviations
More K-12 education abbreviations
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- LEP – Limited English proficient
- LRE – Least restrictive environment
- ML – Multilingual learner
- MS – Middle school
- MTSS – Multi-tiered system of supports
- NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards
- NHS – National Honor Society
- NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
- NSLP – National School Lunch Program
- OHI – Other health impairment
- PBIS – Positive behavioral interventions and supports