Assessment and Standards

The Assessment and Standards team at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is responsible for developing and maintaining the rigorous standards and assessment processes that define accomplished teaching practice. This team collaborates to create, evaluate, and refine assessment tools that educators must navigate to achieve National Board Certification, ensuring that they reflect best practices and equity in education. Additionally, they oversee psychometric evaluations to ensure the validity and reliability of assessments, ultimately aiming to elevate teaching quality and student learning outcomes.