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District highlights growth of National Board Certification program and teacher supports
Summary
Sahuarita Unified administrators described expansion of in‑district supports for National Board Certification, reported 11 current NBCTs in the district, and outlined stipend and coaching systems to recruit and retain certified teachers.
District leaders described an expanding local program to help teachers obtain and maintain National Board Certification and said the initiative supports retention and classroom practice. Ryan Carl Ogen, director of professional development, told the board the district partners with the Arizona K12 Center and provides a district candidate support provider to coach teachers through the process.
Ryan Carl Ogen said National Board Certification is intended to elevate teacher practice and cited research and district experience that certified teachers can produce measurable gains: "students that have a national board certified teacher in their classroom receive two additional months of instruction on average compared to a non‑board certified teacher," he said. Beth Doll, the district’s candidate support provider and a Serita music teacher, described local coaching, monthly support meetings and an annual coaching day to help candidates submit components on schedule.
Presenters provided local stats and incentives: the district reported 11 currently certified NBCTs, a larger cohort of candidates in process, and a district stipend of $1,000 per year for each year a teacher’s National Board Certification is valid. Staff also described plans for a pre‑candidacy class in spring 2025 and outreach to site principals to identify teachers who might benefit.
Board members praised the program’s emphasis on professional growth and encouraged continued outreach to principals and staff. The presentation concluded with board appreciation for the coaching structure and a request to continue sharing candidate outcomes and recognition publicly.
