Data from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS™)*
*As reported by NBPTS as of January 2024
*As reported by NBPTS as of January 2024
- SC is ranked fourth in the nation for the number of NBCTs
- SC is ranked third in the nation for the percentage of teachers who have National Board Certification
- The University of South Carolina is ranked 3rd in the nation for the number of alumni who have received National Board Certification
- Clemson University is ranked 20th in the nation for the number of alumni who have received National Board Certification
- Winthrop University is ranked 21st in the nation for the number of alumni who have received National Board Certification
Retaining South Carolina Teachers Through National Board Certification
Since 2018, CERRA has released numerous reports indicating significantly lower turnover rates among National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in SC compared to all teachers in the state. The table below, which has been updated with the most recent data available, displays turnover rates for these two groups of teachers. Specifically looking at the 2022-23 school year, turnover for all SC teachers was 10.3% and only 3.8% for NBCTs in the state. Additionally, in 2021-22, the turnover rate for NBCTs only slightly increased from 3.0% to 4.2% while turnover for all teachers nearly doubled, rising from 6.6% to 12.9%.
Since 2018, CERRA has released numerous reports indicating significantly lower turnover rates among National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in SC compared to all teachers in the state. The table below, which has been updated with the most recent data available, displays turnover rates for these two groups of teachers. Specifically looking at the 2022-23 school year, turnover for all SC teachers was 10.3% and only 3.8% for NBCTs in the state. Additionally, in 2021-22, the turnover rate for NBCTs only slightly increased from 3.0% to 4.2% while turnover for all teachers nearly doubled, rising from 6.6% to 12.9%.
Statewide turnover rates were obtained from SC Report Cards, which are made available annually by the SC Department of Education. CERRA calculated NBCT turnover rates using the same formula applied to statewide rates. Turnover among all SC teachers includes those who leave the state for any reason or move into a non-teaching position within the state (i.e., assistant principal, district coordinator, etc.). Similarly, turnover rates among NBCTs include teachers who leave the state or move into a non-teaching position that is not eligible for the National Board state supplement.
National Board Certification (NBC) is a voluntary professional development opportunity proven to keep accomplished teachers in the classroom. Teachers who achieve NBC are known to possess leadership skills and, therefore, may seek non-teaching positions that allow them a greater impact on students and colleagues. However, many NBCTs report that the state supplement makes it financially possible to stay in the classroom. Without it, they are more likely to pursue higher-paying positions both within and outside of the education field. Additional information about NBC can be found by clicking here.
National Board Certification (NBC) is a voluntary professional development opportunity proven to keep accomplished teachers in the classroom. Teachers who achieve NBC are known to possess leadership skills and, therefore, may seek non-teaching positions that allow them a greater impact on students and colleagues. However, many NBCTs report that the state supplement makes it financially possible to stay in the classroom. Without it, they are more likely to pursue higher-paying positions both within and outside of the education field. Additional information about NBC can be found by clicking here.
