Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Results Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How will my MOC submission be evaluated? A:Evaluation will involve one or more NBCTs independently and holistically assessing the NBCT’s MOC submission. Based on the evidence submitted, an assessor(s) will then decide whether to maintain or not to maintain certification. Only the decision of whether the NBCT successfully demonstrated they are maintaining their certification is…
Endings Help to Create Beautiful Beginnings
By: Zakiyyah Omar, NBCT – North Carolina "Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful." This quote by Beau Taplin resonates deeply with me as a National Board Certified school counselor. It is a constant reminder to approach the end of every counseling relationship, group session, and social-emotional lesson with intentionality and grace. As school…
Neurospicy: A Seasoning for the Soul
By Mechelle Gilford, Ed.S., NBCT https://www.nbpts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gilford-Neurospicy-Article-for-National-Board.mp3 Let’s face it: being a neurodivergent teacher in a neurotypical world sometimes feels like navigating a grocery store with a map to the moon—a bit of a wild goose chase, but hey, at least it’s an adventure! Think of neurodiversity as the secret ingredient that makes the…
New Multi-Million Dollar Program to Recruit 900 New National Board Certified Black Teachers
LOS ANGELES, CA. [July 11, 2024] – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), in generous partnership with Ballmer Group, announced a new multi-million dollar initiative to recruit Black teachers in California to be new candidates for National Board certification over the next three years. The new program, called the California Black Educator Initiative…
California Black Educator Initiative
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has a new initiative to recruit Black educators in California to become National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) over the next three years. The California Black Educator Initiative (CBEI) focuses on supporting 900 Black educators, predominantly in the Los Angeles area, through the board certification process. The…
Contemporary Relevance Committee
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has assembled a team of literacy experts to collaborate on the modified standards. These exemplary educators, respected leaders in their field, draw on their extensive classroom experience, subject-area mastery, and proven dedication to student success. Bringing diverse perspectives from across the nation, the committee provides valuable insights on…
What Book Committee
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has assembled a team of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) to collaborate on revisions to What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do. These exemplary NBCTs, respected leaders in their field, draw on their extensive classroom experience, subject-area mastery, and proven dedication to student success. Bringing diverse…
Shaping the Future: An NBCT’s Reflections on Student-Centered Education
By Jessica Malloy, NBCT – Las Vegas, Nevada Although the National Board journey made me break into shingles, I would endure all the stress again in a heartbeat. This process stretched my mind, refocused my teaching pedagogy, and opened my heart. The Five Core Propositions challenged me to focus on my students. It taught me…
