Why administrators should consider National Board Certification
Is NBCT for me? Of course! In the year 2000 when I achieved National Board certification, nobody in my district had attempted nor had achieved certification. So I decided to take that plunge! I initially sought National Board certification because I wanted to continue to build my mastery of teaching and I thought going through…
Seeing Dyslexia through three sets of lenses
By: Chris Murray, NBCT From as early as I can remember in elementary school, I had difficulties with words, spelling, and sounds. That difficulty was diagnosed when I was in fourth grade (currently the majority of cases of dyslexia are not identified until at least third grade), but I truly did not begin to understand…
National Board Conversations
Listen to our podcast The series takes us coast to coast in discussion with National Board Certified Teachers and educators as they share their amazing journeys and offer advice and insight into the certification process. Apple Podcast Spotify Google Podcasts
Component 1: Content Knowledge
As a candidate, you take this computer based assessment in the spring of the year you purchase Component 1. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment to take Component 1: Content Knowledge, please go to the Pearson VUE customer support page at: https://home.pearsonvue.com/nbpts/contact or call 888-288-3028. You may also find answers to COVID-19 FAQs: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Resources.aspx?ot=collapse156
What is National Board Certification?
The National Board’s certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice. In all 25 certificate areas, candidates are required to complete four components. The specific instructions will vary by certificate area, as will the standards assessed by each component. Component 1: Content Knowledge A computer-based assessment asks you to demonstrate your understanding of content…
Vision
This Vision Keeps us Focused From our founding in 1987, the National Board’s mission has been to advance the quality of teaching and learning through a voluntary advanced certification. That vision is inspired by the model from other professions, such as medicine, where board certification symbolizes accomplished practice, both within the profession and in the…
Thank you!
Congratulations on starting your journey toward National Board Certification. Are you ready to get started now? Create your account and visit our Candidate Center for access to: The Guide to National Board Certification, which includes important dates, deadlines, and policy information for the current assessment cycle. Your certificate-specific Standards, component instructions, and Scoring Guide. Our most frequently asked questions regarding candidacy.
National Board Certification in Texas
The Opportunity The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow National Board Certified Teachers in Texas. Beginning in April 2021, eligible National Board Certified teachers (NBCTs) will earn a Recognized designation on their Texas educator certificate. Eligible NBCTs with a Recognized designation will generate an annual allotment between $3-$9k for their district. The…
Teacher Career Continuum
Teacher Continuum – Building a Coherent Path to Accomplished Practice Today only a small fraction of America’s teachers are Board-certified—having demonstrated that their practice meets high standards for accomplished teaching that lead to research-proven advancements in student learning. To achieve the changes in education outcomes that we seek for all students, the number of accomplished…
