The LANL Foundation’s National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program currently supports teachers across Northern New Mexico, providing scholarships and pairing candidates with Professional Learning Facilitators to guide them through the certification process. It also assists teachers who already hold National Board Certification in renewing their credentials. This initiative is made possible through the support of TRIAD National Security, the Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Partnerships Office, and collaboration with the New Mexico Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Network.
The LANL Foundation is committed to supporting New Mexico’s teachers, counselors, and school leaders in their personal and professional growth. The NBCT process offers an opportunity for teachers to advance their professional status through National Board Certification. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ respected, advanced teaching credential goes beyond state licensure. Research shows teachers who have achieved their NBC see increased student academic performance and success within the classroom.
The National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program is directly related to the LANL Foundation’s Theory of Change. Specifically, we know that supporting outstanding educators is a key component to improved opportunities for students and communities. By supporting professional learning experiences and advancement opportunities for educators, we are helping to promote a climate of learning and growth for teachers, students, and communities.
For more information, contact Paul LeFrançois, K-12 Education Program Coordinator, at paul@lanlfoundation.org.