Renewal Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to attempt renewal, NBCTs must:

• Be in their eighth or ninth year of certification and meet all deadlines for application, payment of fees, and submission of the PPG
• Hold a valid state teaching license that has not been suspended or revoked
• Not have been convicted of a felony due to child abuse, job-related crimes, or violent crimes  against persons

No. Candidates for renewal must be able to verify that they hold a valid state teaching license at the time they attempt renewal.

Yes. NBCTs who have retired from active teaching may attempt renewal if they still hold a valid state teaching license and are able to develop a relationship and work with students in the same content area, at the same developmental level, as their original certificate area.

No. If you do not successfully complete the renewal process prior to the expiration of your certificate during your eighth or ninth year of certification, you will need to apply and go through the National Board Certification process as a first-time candidate if you want to be certified.

National Board Certification is issued for a period of 10 years. A National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) must complete the National Board Profile of Professional Growth prior to the expiration date of his or her certificate and can only renew certification in his or her original certificate area. An NBCT may formally begin work on the Profile of Professional Growth as early as year 8 of his or her certification period.  NBCTs are given two opportunities to attempt renewal.