Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Abstract
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has established five areas of Exceptional Needs as new certification areas: Early Childhood through Young Adult/Exceptional Needs (birth to 8 years), Mild and Moderately Impaired (5 to 21+ years), Severe and Multiply Impaired (5 to 21+ years), Visually Impaired (birth to 21+ years), and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (birth to 21 + years). Pre K - 12+ Exceptional Needs teachers may now be recognized by their schools, communities, state, and nation as master teachers. Teachers are clearly central to planning, implementing, developing, and modifying NBPTS policies and procedures. Only Special Needs educators will assess Special Needs educators as NBPTS candidates.
Repository Citation
Helms, R. G.
(2001).
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Professional Assessment for Teachers of Students with Exceptional Needs,
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 1
(5).
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