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Curriculum: Teacher Development

Department Address 
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810

Department Phone 
(562) 997-8083

Pre-candidates Phase I Obligations

In order to be eligible for district support for the NBPTS, each pre-candidate will be required to complete the following:

  • Program application (complete with three letters of recommendation)
  • Participation in 18 hours of Pre-Candidacy professional development (which may be virtual this school year.
  • Completion of all assignments related to Pre-Candidacy program
  • Proof of Permanent Contract (verified by OCIPD through Payroll/Personnel System)

Pre-candidates Phase II Obligations

After completion of the pre-candidate professional development, pre-candidates will submit Component two applications to the LBUSD Oversight Committee for National Board Certification. This committee will make the final decision about the advancement of pre-candidates to the LBUSD sponsored National Board candidacy.

Pre-candidates Program Information and Application (2024-2025)

Applications are due no later than Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00pm

Directions for NB Pre-Candidate Application Submission:

  • Upload a PDF of both the application and essay using this Google Form
  • Share this link with the three people that will be providing a letter of recommendation.  At least one letter should be from a current administrator and/or someone who is responsible for evaluating your teaching performance.