National University Professional Teaching Development Center

National University Professional Teaching Development Center


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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.

The PTDC serves educators in San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino, Kern, and other counties and states upon request. The center is proud to have been selected by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards(NBPTS) to serve and 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
  • Online Support through My-eTeach
  • Grant and Scholarship Opportunities for Candidate Fees
  • Master's Program and Extended Learning Options for Graduate Credit
  • The Where It’s AT Podcast
  • NBCT Mentors for Aspiring and Beginning Teachers
  • NBCT Professional Development Training, Resources and Consultants
  • Leadership Roles and Recognition Events for Accomplished Teachers and Leaders
  • The NBCT Reception

A Welcome Message from NUPTDC Director Rae Adams:

Untitled from NU PTDC on Vimeo.



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