Funding
Funding We know that many educators have questions about sources of funding for National Board certification. This page includes a partial list of third-party resources. We will continually update this page. State Incentives Donors Choose For more candidate resources, visit the candidate center.
In Your State
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COVID-19
COVID-19 The guidance on this page is for candidates pursuing National Board certification during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been put in place to provide flexibility for successfully completing and submitting components during the pandemic. The guidance on this page is for candidates pursuing National Board certification during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been put…
Candidate Center
Updated June 2024 The Candidate Center is your library of information related to the certification process. Here you can find instructions and policy documents and other information that is specific to first time, returning and Maintenance of Certification candidates. Please read carefully as you review the documents. We encourage you to check back often as…
Maintenance of Certification
Maintenance of Certification The National Board’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is the pathway for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) to keep their certification active. Successfully meeting MOC requirements will extend an NBCT’s certificate five years from their current certificate’s expiration date. The MOC process is designed based on best assessment practices and by teachers to…
Cost and Payment Plan
Cost and Payment Plan The National Board assessment is grouped into four components. With each of the four components costing $475, the total cost of certification is $1,900. Candidates can pay for and submit each component separately, effectively spreading the cost out over up to three years. There is a $75 non refundable registration fee…
Components
Components Grounded in the National Board’s Five Core Propositions that describe what teachers should know and be able to do, the National Board 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…
Five Core Propositions
Five Core Propositions What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do Developed and revised by practicing educators based on research and practitioner expertise, the National Board Five Core Propositions and Standards describe what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do to have a positive impact on student learning. National Board Certification identifies…
Benefits
Benefits Why Pursue National Board Certification®? There are many reasons to pursue National Board Certification. The National Board’s standards and assessments were created by teachers, for teachers. What do teachers themselves have to say about the value of National Board certification? DIRECT IMPACT ON STUDENTS There is a decade of research to support the impact…
Third-Party Payers FAQ
Third-Party Payers FAQ Third Party Payer FAQs Q:What is a Third-Party Payer Information Form? A:The Third-Party Payer Information Form is intended to collect program detail and primary contacts for third-party payers providing incentives for National Board candidates. The first step to setting up a third-party payer account is to complete your Third-Party Payer Profile, ensuring…
