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National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:14 pm
by Teach1010
Does anyone know how respected national board certification is in the international circuit? It's kind of a big deal in the US, but I'm wondering if it's worth the money and effort if my goal is to be more marketable to international schools.
Response
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:52 am
by PsyGuy
Only if the recruiter/HOS also is also an NBCT.
NBCT even in the US is mostly a scam. The implication is that peers (that have moved out of the classroom) and leadership know what makes a good DT based on the performance of a highly staged portfolio. The NBCT doesnt actually authorize you or license you to do anything, it requires a state credential to have any validity. The benefits are two fold in the US, 1) Some DSs give a stipend or bonus for having an NBCT and 2) It facilitates mobility between states, as the process for NBCT DTs is easier. Its a nightmare for DTs who have a large number of credential areas, you have to go through the process for each subject area.
In IE its worth a bullet point under certifications, but its not likely to have much utility unless the recruiter HOS is a strong believer or advocate.