Why pursue National Board Certification?

National Board Certification:

• Strengthens practice.
• Helps students succeed.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Helps expand influence and expertise.
• Advances careers.
• Can provide portability and higher salary.
• Can contribute to CEUs and graduate credits.
• Is eligible for federal funds. 

Want to learn more about the process and about the funding available to help pay for certification? View a recorded webinar on certification, or follow the links below to important information about National Board Certification:

Funding and Scholarship Information

Scholarships and federal funds are often available to reduce your out-of-pocket costs in going through certification. Many teachers are eligible for a minimum of $1250 – nearly half of the fee for first-time candidates.

Available Certificates

NBPTS offers 25 certificates, each based on the standards. Learn which certificate is right for you.

Eligibility & Policies

Are you eligible to seek certification? Review the requirements and policies to ensure you are ready to get started.

Assessment Process

What can you expect? Read more about the portfolio and assessment components and what to anticipate as you work through the process.

Apply Now

Ready to get started? Make sure you understand all of the important information relevant to your candidacy and then proceed to the application.

Take One!

Not yet eligible for full certification, or just want to get your feet wet first? Take One! allows you to take one pre-selected video portfolio entry from any of the current certificate areas of National Board Certification, and transfer the score if you later pursue National Board candidacy.

Invest in yourself – start your National Board journey today!