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National Board Support

What is National Board Certification?
According to the NCDPI National Board webpage "National Board Certification, offered by the National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a way to recognize the accomplished teaching that is occurring in North Carolina's classrooms. The certification process is based on high and rigorous standards that evaluate teaching practice through performance-based assessments; the ultimate result is improved performance and achievement for North Carolina's students."
 
Process Details:
  • Options: National Board Certification is comprised of four components.  All four components must be attempted in the first three years.  You may choose to complete the components over the course of three years, or you may choose to complete all components during the same year.
  • Cost: National Board Certifications costs $475 per component, for a total of $1900.  In addition, there is a $75 annual processing fee.
  • NBC Pay Differential: Additional details can be found in the Guidelines for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
 
2022-2023 Important Dates and Deadlines:
Registration and Component Selection Window
  • Registration requires a $75 fee
  • $475 per component (four components total)
 July 13, 2022- February 28, 2023
Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area February 28, 2023
Change of Component Selection February 28, 2023
Withdrawal Deadline February 28, 2023
Component 1: Content Knowledge Testing Window March 1- June 15, 2023
ePortfolio Submission Window April 1- May 17, 2023
Score Release December 9, 2023
 
Eligibility: 
Please check your eligibility before registering.  The $75 processing fee is non-refundable.
NBPTS Eligibility Requirements
NC Eligibility Requirements for State Loan
  • At least 3 years of experience as a preK-12 classroom teacher or counselor in a public or private school
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • A valid teaching license or a license to practice as a school counselor
  • The NC Public Schools National Board webpage will provide additional details regarding the SEAA loan (https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/national-board-certification)
  • A teacher or counselor paid entirely from state funds.  The candidate has no previous use of state funds for the NBC process.
  • Three full years of teaching in NC Public Schools
  • A continuing license
  • Engagement in direct classroom instruction, library/media or counseling 70% of the time over the course of the academic year
 
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