The National University Professional Teaching and Development Center (NU-PTDC) offers support for all levels of education professionals, from aspiring teachers to school leaders, and places an emphasis on recruitment, development, and support for teachers and principals seeking National Board certification--a distinction that matters.  See the NU-PTDC Mission Statement for more on our values and beliefs.

The PTDC serves educators in all 50 states and internationally. The center is proud to have been selected by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards(NBPTS) to serve in this capacity and to inspire teachers through a range of options, resources, and events:

• Coaching from NBPTS-trained Candidate Support Providers
• Coaching from NU-NBCT Faculty and Lead Accomplished Teachers
• Candidate Support Meetings Across California and Other States
  
• Online Support through My-eCoach
• Support for Take One! candidates
  
• Grant and Scholarship Opportunities for Candidate Fees, including a special grant for teachers and principals at Title I schools: Take One! Title I
  
• Graduate Programs, including a Master's Degree with Specialization in National Board Certification and Extended Learning Options  in order to provide incentives for teachers to pursue full certification or Take One!
  
• NBCT Mentors for Future Educators and Preservice Teachers
  
• NBCT Professional Development Training, Resources and Consultants
• Leadership Roles and Recognition Events for Accomplished Teachers and Leaders, including the NBCT Reception
• Official sponsor of the Accomplished Teaching Revolution Podcast
• Join a Master's Degree Cohort!
• Attend an Online Information Meeting!
  
• California Teachers: Clear a Secondary Credential Through National Board Certification!
• Los Angeles and Ventura County Science teachers--apply for an AMGEN Scholarship today!