A value-added progress measure will become an official metric of Ohio’s education accountability system next year, so now is the time to learn to understand and use value-added analysis. And educators can earn up to 2 hours of graduate credit in the process.

The newest edition of A Candidate's Guide to National Board Certification developed by AFT and NEA with assistance from National Board Certified Teachers is now available online. The guide is intended to increase the understanding of the certification process and provide practical advice, strategies, and suggestions. It serves as a complement to the materials provided by the National Board. Check back here for info on orientations to begin in February for the next class seeking certification from Ohio.