Meet Our Team We’re proud to work with an amazing group of people who have a wide range of interests, backgrounds and experiences, including several Board-certified teachers and other education professionals. While our office is based in Arlington, you’ll find many of us in various sites across the country working with partners, networks and a variety of stakeholders to elevate accomplished teaching at the national, state and district level.
NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS PRIVACY POLICY This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 17, 2014. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively “we,” “our,” Â “us,” or “the National Board”) recognizes that its Users, and others who use www.nbpts.org, www.nbctlink.org, or other Web sites owned or operated by National Board (collectively or individually “Users”) value their privacy. The National Board created this Privacy Policy in order to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices and the protection of privacy. This Privacy Policy details important information regarding the use and disclosure of Users information…
Score Release FAQs for First-time and Returning Candidates About Score Release Q: When will I receive my score results? A: Score results for the 2018-19 assessment cycle will be released by December 31, 2019. Any change to this date will be communicated. When an exact date is identified, our website will be updated. Monitor our Score Release page for updates. Back to Top Q: At what time, on the day that scores are released, will I be able to access my score report? A: We anticipate releasing scores by noon, CST on the date specified. At this time, we are unable…
It had been a tough day. After the bell rang, I collapsed into my chair and reflected on the failures of the day.  The list was long. I had failed to communicate effectively with a student resulting in his mother telling me he thought I didn’t like him.  I failed to input my progress report grades properly and had to rewrite them all. I failed at checking in with a student on his weekly goals because I was preoccupied with students who were fighting during recess.  I failed to eat lunch during my lunch break because I was helping students with…
When I started teaching in 1995 at an alternative high school in Chicago (a school that gave dropouts a second chance at a diploma), we were on a block schedule. I saw students every other day for about 90 minutes a class. I hated it. As a new teacher then, I found it difficult to plan to engage students that long. And this is the era when we still had VCRs—I was still buying music on cassettes—so showing a video clip to add some variety or depth was complicated. I had to go to Blockbuster and pray they had the…
Clarification on Portfolio Submission Requirements during COVID-19 All updated flexible options and information about COVID-19 guidance can be found here. Updates to the Clarification on Portfolio Submission Requirements during COVID-19 page are coming soon. Read this page as a .pdf. The National Board is committed to ensuring you have flexibility for successfully completing and submitting portfolio components during a time when COVID-19 has far-reaching impacts on professional and personal lives. A complete list will be maintained here of all approved extensions, exceptions specific to COVID-19, and allowances we will make for all candidates going forward. As always, each candidate will…
The National Board is governed by a 29-member board of directors, the majority of whom are National Board Certified Teachers and teaching professionals. The other directors include a former state commissioner of education, school board leaders, higher education officials, union leaders, and community leaders.
The National Board made changes to provide flexibility for successfully completing your portfolio submissions, Renewal or Maintenance of Certification during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more on our Pursuing National Board Certification during COVID-19 page. Create a National Board account to learn the latest National Board candidate news.  Candidate Frequently Asked Questions About Eligibility Q: Who is Eligible for Board Certification? A: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree, a valid state teaching license, and three years of classroom or school counselor experience prior to starting the certification process. (NOTE: Candidates for the Career and Technical Education certificate are required to hold…
Component 1: Content Knowledge As a candidate, you take this computer based assessment in the spring of the year you purchase Component 1. We will update this section with more information early in 2021. If you have questions about scheduling an appointment to take Component 1: Content Knowledge, please go to the Pearson VUE customer support page at: https://home.pearsonvue.com/nbpts/contact or call 888-288-3028. You may also find answers to COVID-19 FAQs: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Resources.aspx?ot=collapse156 Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction Evidence Collected Online – Clarification Some candidates have asked whether they can use evidence collected online for their student work samples, summative assessment materials…
We have a range of resources available to National Board Candidate Support Program Leaders and Professional Learning Facilitators. Content will be updated as new materials are created. In addition, any COVID-19 related materials will be housed here. COVID-19 Candidates Allowance We have built a comprehensive plan to ensure equitable opportunities for all teachers pursuing National Board certification and Renewal during COVID-19. All information and resources for candidates can be found on the COVID-19 page. Upcoming Webinars Join us for a time dedicated to collaboration for Candidate Support Providers and Professional Learning Facilitators to both learn and share strategies, tips, and tools…