All of the National Board's standards and assessments are guided by the ideals presented in their police, What Teachers Should Know and Be Able To Do. You may obtain a full copy of this policy from the National Board and everyone is encouraged to read all that is described in the five core propositions, whether or not they choose to go through the process. Five Core Propositions Teachers are committed to students and their learning. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Teachers are members of learning communities.