NBPTS

Homeroom

Welcome to Homeroom! A hub of sequenced resources designed to help you navigate your Board certification journey, whether you are just starting or have already completed components. You will see suggested timelines that will help you manage your time throughout your process.

National Board Certification Process

Session 1

Suggested Timeline:
May-September

In This Session You Will:

  • Preview the National Board certification process
  • Learn how to create your account and register
  • Understand how to pay for certification
  • Read the National Board Standards

Session 2

Suggested Timeline: October – Early December

In This Session You Will:

  • Read the essential Board certification documents
  • Review the four Components and collect evidence
  • Analyze rubrics/scoring guides

Session 3

Suggested Timeline: Late December – February

IN THIS SESSION YOU WIll:

  • Plan and write your written commentaries for the components you are working on this school year
  • Receive guidance on how to complete feedback rounds
  • Begin planning Component 1

Session 4

Suggested Timeline: March-May

IN THIS SESSION YOU WIll:

  • Review and plan for Component 1 (you will only review Component 1 if you are completing it this school year)
  • Understand the submission process and submit
  • Celebrate!
Start the Certification Process

National Board Certification is the gift I gave to myself and to my students. It has bonded me to my profession. It has centered my practice and it has invited me to really know my students.