GETTING STARTEDFIRST STEPS TO BECOMING BOARD CERTIFIED

SUBMIT WORKSUBMIT PORTFOLIO ENTRIES

AND TAKE ASSESSMENT

SELECT & PURCHASEBECOMING A CANDIDATE

Select Components

Confirm Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree?3 Years Classroom Experience?Valid State License?

Know Important Dates

RegistrationFee paymentPortfolio submissionAssessment window

Understand the ComponentsReview components for your certificate area

AssessmentComponent 1: Content Knowledge

Portfolio Entries

Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction

Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment

Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

Create Account and Register

Create an account, complete applicant registration and pay $75 registration fee.

Log in to your account and select components. Register for each component individually.

Schedule and take assessment

Take Component 1: Content Knowledge at a testing center.

Receive ScoresScores will be reported on or before December 31.

Complete Components

Submit portfolio entriesSubmit electronically using the ePortfolio system.

Pay FeesPay for each component individually.

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Nonrefundable annual registration fee

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Understand Process and FeesRead the entire Guide to National Board Certification for complete certification details and instructions. Choose your certificate area.

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