Program Building
Here you’ll find two toolkits for building programs to support educators pursuing National Board certification. These ready-made resources will support a range of activities from engaging stakeholders and garnering buy-in for National Board certification to planning outreach and facilitating National Board-centered professional learning for a cohort. Cohort Planning Toolkit The Cohort Planning Toolkit is for…
Requirements for Exceptions and Portfolio Submission during COVID-19
This page provides a summary of exceptions and portfolio submission requirements for candidates pursuing certification, Renewal, or Maintenance of Certification in 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22. Flexible options for initial certification — 2020-21 Flexible options for MOC candidates — 2020-21 Flexible options for Renewal candidates — 2020-21 Requirements for Exceptions and Portfolio Submission during COVID-19 The…
Guide to Candidate Options 2019-2020 school year – Certification
Guide to Candidate Options – Certification Read this page as a .pdf Options for Components in the 2019-20 School Year As we seek to accommodate as many circumstances as possible, we’ve modified our spring deadlines and established a new Fall submission window for this year only. For each component you selected for 2019-20, you have these options:…
ATLAS Purchase
ATLAS is available through a one or three year subscription. The cost is based on the number of users and the length of the subscription. We do not currently offer individual subscriptions to ATLAS. To apply for subscription, please provide the following information and we will respond shortly. If you have any issues completing the…
Former Board Members
Angelique Acevedo-Barron (1993 to 1999) Vice Principal North High School Denver, CO Joseph Aguerrebere (2003-2011) Former President and CEO, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Associate Director, Teacher Education and Public School Program at California State University Long Beach, CA Melissa Albright, NBCT (2014-2020) Wilson’s Creek Intermediate School Springfield, Missouri Gil Alexander (1990 to…
The Silver Lining of the Black Box
By: Mia Manduca, NBCT I teach to Black Boxes. At the beginning of the school year teaching, psychology to high school seniors on Zoom was intimidating and confusing. Black boxes with names like “Saucy” and “Nugget” didn’t match my roster and with no visual cues, I couldn’t tell the difference between Kiana and Kiara. But…
National Board’s Accomplished District Program Acknowledges 79 Districts Across the Country
ARLINGTON, Va. – June 10, 2021. Today, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards recognized school districts across the country that work to promote student learning through excellent teaching. The National Board Accomplished District program honors 79 districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board certification,* encouraging teachers to be…
Score Release
Score Release Schedule 2023-24 Cycle: Scores Available December 7, 2024 Score Release Last Updated: October 2023 Certification Certification score reports display whether you have met each certification requirement, your scores for each component, and important next steps. Learn more about the scoring process and your scores in the following: Interpreting Your Score Report Scoring Guide:…
ePortfolio Submission
Use the resources below to guide you in preparing your material for electronic submission. Depending on your network and internet speeds, it may take extended periods of time to upload and verify your material — please allow sufficient time and don’t wait until the last day to begin the upload process. ePortfolio Resources Technical Guides…
MOC Q&A
MOC Q&A This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about Maintenance of Certification. Last Updated: May 2024 What is Maintenance of Certification (MOC)? A: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ MOC is a process that allows a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) to extend her/his certificate for five years. The process is designed…
