National Board Certification

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification is the highest professional distinction available in education. It benefits students, teachers, and school systems by advancing the quality of teaching and learning.

National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education, and is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure. NBC has national standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. The National Board certifies teachers who successfully complete its rigorous certification process.

Bargained in our latest contract is the following language: All Hawaii Teacher Standard Board licensed teachers with National Board Certification Teacher (NBCT) certification shall serve a probation period of two (2) semesters in order to gain tenure.

HIDOE will reimburse up to $1,900 for your certification costs. For fee reimbursement and pay bonus, contact the HIDOE Personnel Management Specialist at (808) 441-8437.

Resources

Bonus for Hawaii NBCTs

After years of lobbying by HSTA, the state passed into law Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-706 to provide all Hawaii public school National Board Certified Teachers with a minimum of $5,000 annually for the life of the certificate.

NBCTs receive an additional $5,000 if their school meets the criteria outlined below in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. View the full list of schools here.

Hawaii State Teachers Association support

Jump Start

NEA National Board Jump Start is a comprehensive seminar designed to provide National Board candidates important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification — all in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment.

Candidate Support Cohorts

HSTA hosts National Board Candidate Support Cohorts as a free member benefit designed for teachers seeking National Board Certification. Participants are guided through each academy (formally components) by trained NBCT facilitators. Starting in September, each cohort meets once a month face to face or virtually to meet the needs of the cohort. Each session includes a detailed review of each academy with time to ask questions. Candidates have the opportunity to share their work in progress and receive feedback from the facilitator and those in their cohort. It is recommended that candidates attend HSTA Jump Start first to establish a good starting foundation of each academy.

HSTA NBCTs

HSTA National Board Certified Teachers are automatically members of our local National Board for Professional Teaching Standards network affiliate. HSTA National Board Support Network is a collaborative network of NBCTs, candidates, and other professionals that connects participants with teacher leadership opportunities and promotes the sharing of ideas and expertise within our network.

Schools with an additional $5,000 NBCT bonus

Hard to staff

  • Hana High and Elementary
  • Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS
  • Ka Waihona o ka Naauao PCS
  • Kamaile Academy PCS
  • Kau High and Pahala Elementary
  • Kau Learning Academy PCS
  • Kaunakakai Elementary
  • Ke Kula Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki Lab PCS
  • Keaau Elementary
  • Keaau High
  • Keaau Middle
  • Keonepoko Elementary
  • Kilohana Elementary
  • Kua O Ka La PCS
  • Kualapuu School PCS
  • Lanai High and Elementary
  • Leihoku Elementary
  • Maili Elementary
  • Makaha Elementary
  • Molokai High
  • Molokai Middle
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • Na Wai Ola PCS
  • Naalehu Elementary
  • Nanaikapono Elementary
  • Nanakuli Elementary
  • Nanakuli High and Intermediate
  • Pahoa Elementary
  • Pahoa High and Intermediate
  • Volcano Sch Art/Sci PCS
  • Waianae Elementary
  • Waianae High
  • Waianae Intermediate

CSI and TSI Schools*

  • Barbers Point Elementary
  • Central Middle
  • Hana High and Elementary
  • Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS
  • Ka Waihona o ka Naauao PCS
  • Kahuku Elementary
  • Kamaile Academy PCS
  • Kaumana Elementary
  • Kaunakakai Elementary
  • Kawananakoa Middle
  • Ke Kula Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki Lab PCS
  • Kealakehe Intermediate
  • Keonepoko Elementary
  • Kilohana Elementary
  • Kohala Middle
  • Kua O Ka La PCS
  • Kualapuu School PCS
  • Lanai High and Elementary
  • Molokai High
  • Molokai Middle
  • Na Wai Ola PCS
  • Nanakuli High and Intermediate
  • Olomana
  • Pahoa High and Intermediate
  • Volcano Sch Art/Sci PCS
  • Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate

*Does not include TSI-CU schools