Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts were recognized this week, along with several other Washington State counties, for their commitment to employing teachers who have been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
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Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts were recognized this week, along with several other Washington State counties, for their commitment to employing teachers who have been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Both schools were recognized as two of 81 nation-wide districts which have at least 20% of its teachers holding certification.
Recognized districts come from 10 states, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington.
Of the 81 districts, 37 are from Washington State.
In order to become a Board-certified teacher, candidates voluntarily complete a rigorous certification program that consists of four components: assessment of content knowledge, reflection on student work samples, video and analysis of teaching practice, and documentation of the impact of assessment and collaboration on student learning.
“We are proud to be among the top districts nationwide being recognized as National Board Accomplished Districts. We know that the expertise of our teachers has a tremendous impact on student learning,” John Polm, Port Townsend School District Superintendent said in a press release.
