THOMAS JEFFERSON JR HIGH SCHOOL (7 - 8)

Under 20,000 of the over 4,000,000 public school teachers across the country have achieved certification – less than ½ of 1% of the population of public-school teachers nationally.

National Board Certification is available in 25 areas of specialization. To obtain certification, teachers:

• complete a test that evaluates their knowledge of the subject and teaching approaches in that subject,

• submit a portfolio of their students’ work and describe how it demonstrates their abilities as a teacher,

• submit a video and analysis of the video showing the quality of their interactions with students, and

• submit materials that demonstrate that they are a reflective and effective teacher by showing how they apply knowledge of their students and understanding of assessments and curricular modifications to impact their students’ learning.

• Exploration of the benefits of being National Board Certified for teachers in Illinois

• An evaluation of outcomes for students taught by National Board Certified Teachers.

• A study of the impact of National Board Certified Teachers in schools in Chicago and Kentucky

• The National Education Association’s comments on National Board Certification

Statute/Guidance: Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2438 (ilga.gov) and Public Act 102-0594 Federal Statute/Guidance: N/A