National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBTPS)

In addition to the Missouri DESE certification programs listed for Model I, Lindenwood University is committed to providing opportunities for teachers seeking National Board Certification.

National Board Certification is a demonstration of a teacher’s practice as measure against high and rigorous standards. It is a symbol of commitment to excellence in teaching. The National Board certificate is a credential attesting that the teacher has successfully completed a peer reviewed program demonstrating his/her ability to make sound professional judgments about student learning as well as acting effectively with those judgments.

Teachers pursuing National Board certification must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, must complete three years of successful teaching as a state approved certified teacher, and must hold a valid teaching license. See the NBPTS website at www.nbpts.org for more information.