MOC Evaluation
More than 90% of educators who attempted the previous Renewal process in order to extend their certification did so successfully.
Consult the Guide to MOC and MOC Instructions for a complete description of the MOC requirements you will have to meet in order to extend your certificate for five years.
Scoring will involve one or more NBCTs independently and holistically evaluating the NBCT’s MOC submission. Based on the entire body of evidence submitted, an assessor(s) will then make a single decision— to maintain certification or not to maintain certification.
Overall, your MOC submission must demonstrate that your professional growth continues to align with the Five Core Propositions, the current National Board Standards for your area of certification, and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.
Evaluation Rubric for MOC Submission
Although there may be unevenness in the level of evidence of professional growth presented, overall, there is sufficient evidence of professional growth and its positive impact on student learning that continues to align with the Five Core Propositions, the current National Board Standards for the candidate’s area of certification, and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.
- Identifies and addresses relevant needs of students, communities supporting students, and/or the candidate;
- Acquires and/or deepens certificate-specific content knowledge and/or pedagogical practice and/or knowledge;
- Effectively integrates appropriate technology to directly and/or indirectly impact student learning;
- Involves others in Professional Growth Experiences;
- Practices National Board Standards–based, relevant, and meaningful instruction in the candidate’s certificate area;
- Ensures fairness and equity of access and promotes appreciation of diversity in the candidate’s instructional practice;
- Has a meaningful, positive, direct and/or indirect impact on student learning;
- Has ongoing and varied professional experiences; and
- Uses reflection to analyze the connections and patterns in his or her continuing professional growth.
Together, the two components present evidence of professional growth and positive impact on student learning since certification, renewal, or last successful MOC completion, detailing milestones reached and accomplished goals. Although there may be unevenness in the level of evidence of professional growth presented, overall, there is sufficient evidence of professional growth and its positive impact on student learning that continues to align with the Five Core Propositions, the current National Board Standards for the candidate’s area of certification, and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.