Welcome to the National Board Certification Process.

You are embarking on a challenging and rewarding journey! By participating in this process, you are joining tens of thousands of educators in an unprecedented effort to elevate and reshape the field of education and ultimately improve student learning. Here you will find the information you need to assist you as you work to achieve National Board Certification process.

My Profile
Manage your candidacy and monitor your status online. Update contact information, review your application, view scores, and more.

Certificate Areas
Access all of the tools, resources, and requirements you will need related to each of the 25 certificate areas currently offered.

The Portfolio
Learn more about the general requirements for creating and documenting the portfolio component of your evaluation.

Assessment Center
Read more about the assessment center portion of your certification and what to anticipate as you work through the process.

Scoring
How does it all add up? Understand the policies and procedures NBPTS practices when evaluating your assessment.

Candidate Support
Need a helping hand? Learn about the wide range of mentor programs and support available to you across the country.

Retake Candidates
Do you need to apply for retake candidacy? Review guidelines and important scoring information related to your assessment.