Ride the Wave to Distinction!

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:

• Graduate Programs, including a Master's Degree with Specialization in National Board Certification and Continuing Education Options aligned with the National Board Portfolio process
  
• Online and face-to-face Candidate Support, and grant and scholarship opportunities for National Board and Take One!
  
• National Board Alliance of EDGEucators
  

View the Message from Our Director video for an overview of the NUPTDC programs and services

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