Q:How will my MOC submission be evaluated?
Evaluation will involve one or more NBCTs independently and holistically assessing the NBCT’s MOC submission. Based on the evidence submitted, an assessor(s) will then decide whether to maintain or not to maintain certification. Only the decision of whether the NBCT successfully demonstrated they are maintaining their certification is reported; there are no scores.
Q:What kind of feedback will I receive on my MOC submission?
An MOC report displays the decision of whether the NBCT successfully demonstrated they are maintaining their certification and provides teachers who need to resubmit the MOC entry a second time with general feedback statements. If an NBCT chooses to submit their MOC evidence in the year before their current certificate expires and does not meet the requirements, the feedback statements can be used to guide them to strengthen their MOC submission in the second MOC attempt available in the year their certificate expires. Teachers who successfully maintain their National Board Certification will not receive any feedback statements.
Q:When will I receive my MOC results?
MOC decisions will be released by December 31 each year. When an exact date is identified, it will be posted on our website. Monitor the Score Release page for updates.
Q:How will I receive my MOC results?
We will release your results via your personal National Board account. After logging in, select Score Reports from the left-hand navigation menu to access your score report.
Q:How should I prepare for score release?
Please take a moment to:
Log in to your National Board account to ensure you recall your username and password. If necessary, you can reset your password on the account login page. If you have forgotten your username, contact Customer Support at 1-800-22TEACH (83224).
Verify your preferred contact information (address, telephone number, and email address) and school district information is accurate and current.
Familiarize yourself with the scoring process by reviewing “Rubric: How Your MOC Submission Is Evaluated” in your MOC instructions.
Q:I’ve successfully maintained my certification; what happens next?
NBCTs who successfully satisfy the MOC requirements will have their current certificate extended for a period of five years. A new certificate displaying the new expiration date will be mailed in March following score release. Visit our #TeamNBCT page for a communications toolkit you can use to share your accomplishment!
Q:Is there a limit to how many times I can extend my certificate
There are no limitations on the number of times an NBCT can extend their certificate by meeting MOC requirements. However, each attempt of MOC must be completed during the specified window. Refer to the MOC Calendar to determine when you are able to complete MOC.
Q: What is the current achievement rate of NBCTs pursuing MOC?
Ninety-nine percent (99%) of NBCTs who submitted complete MOC materials successfully extended their certification for five years.