NBPTS

Homeroom

Homeroom is a collection of resources designed to help educators navigate the Board certification process from start to submission. Use the sessions as your map to determine your next steps. 

National Board Certification Process

Session 1

Preparing for National Board Certification

In This Session:

  • Understand the National Board process
  • Create an account
  • Register
  • Pay for certification
  • Choose the right certification area
  • Read the essential Board certification documents

Session 2

Understanding the Four Components

In This Session:

  • Review the Four Components
  • Understand how to apply the standards to your evidence collection
  • Analyze rubrics and scoring guides

Session 3

Writing about Your Practice

IN THIS SESSION:

  • Utilize ATLAS to learn about writing about your practice
  • Understand how to write about your practice
  • Learn how to gather feedback

Session 4

Submitting Your Portfolio

IN THIS SESSION:

  • Reminders for Submission
  • Next Steps
  • Reflection
Start the Certification Process

National Board Certification is the gift I gave to myself and to my students. It has bonded me to my profession. It has centered my practice and it has invited me to really know my students.