General Inquiries

In February 2003 the board of directors made the decision that the renewal of National Board Certification requires a three-part submission. Development work commenced immediately. In June 2003 the board of directors took the following additional actions regarding the renewal process:

• The board authorized offering the Profile of Professional Growth for renewal of National Board Certification beginning in 2003, with the length of the renewal period being ten years from the respective date of certification of each National Board Certified Teacher.

• The board authorized the fee for Renewal be established by the President at a level that protects the fiscal health of the organization, recovers the costs of ongoing administration, is affordable for NBCTs, and does not exceed 50 percent of the then current candidate fee. The fee for the Profile of Professional Growth for renewal of National Board Certification has been set at $1,150.

• The board authorized that EA/Generalist NBCTs certified 11/30/94 and EA/English Language Arts NBCTs certified 8/31/95 be offered a reduced fee for renewal of National Board Certification in consideration for their participation in the initial development effort of the Profile of Professional Growth.

Yes, a demonstration of pre-K through 12 classroom teaching in the same content area, with students at the same developmental level, as the original certificate is required for Component 2 in the renewal process.

No, there is no assessment center component for renewal.

The Profile of Professional Growth is based on the NBCT's application of the current standards within the original area of certification. Many of the standards have been revised so that they reflect the most current teaching practices in each subject area, and NBCTs will need to read and review these standards as part of the renewal process.

The total fee for certificate renewal is $1,150, which includes a $300 nonrefundable application fee.

NBPTS conducted a pilot study of the National Board Profile of Professional Growth, an instrument to be used for the renewal of National Board Certification, from September 15 - November 15, 2003. The National Board Profile of Professional Growth provides a comprehensive view of professional growth since certification that focuses on increasing student learning and maintaining high and rigorous standards, which are the mainstay of the National Board Certification process. The pilot study was conducted to ensure that all aspects of the process are developed appropriately, that the prompts elicit appropriate information needed to make a proper evaluation, that the evaluation instrument is valid, and that the renewal assessment is understandable. Results of the pilot study were used to make revisions to the Profile of Professional Growth that was completed in February 2004.

Yes. Candidates for renewal who withdraw and request a refund in writing prior to the submission deadline for their Profile of Professional Growth will receive a refund of the fee paid, minus the initial $300 application fee which is nonrefundable.