National Board of Professional Teachers Standards certification grants and stipends are provided to those teachers that attempt and obtain certification. The mission of NBPTS is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do

• Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards
• Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers