Before Scheduling

Ready to Schedule Your Appointment?

As a candidate for National Board Certification you are required to be familiar with and adhere to all information and policies posted on this Web site and in the Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines (PDF - 323kb) in advance of scheduling and attending your test center appointment(s).

Prior to scheduling your appointment please make certain that you:

1. Review all information and policies outlined in the

   • Guide to National Board Certification (PDF - 1.8Mb)
   • Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines (PDF - 323kb)
   • Request for Testing Accommodations Form and Instructions (PDF - 189kb)
2. Submit fees and forms:    
   • First time candidates deadline: January 31, 2010
     You are not eligible to schedule an appointment until all fees are paid and all eligibility forms are received and processed.
   • Retake candidates deadline: January 31, 2010
     You are not eligible to schedule an appointment until all fees are paid.
3. Receive your Authorization to Test form in the mail:
   • View a sample of the Authorization to Test (ATT) form.
4. Verify that all information on your Authorization to Test form is correct.
   • Is your name and your candidate ID number accurate?
   • Is your certificate area and specialty area correct?
   • If changes need to be made, please call 1-800-22TEACH prior to scheduling your appointment. 

Request Testing Accommodations

If you have a disability that necessitates special accommodations under the ADA, please submit a Request for Testing Accommodations Form.