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    NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS 

     

     
     CCS employees interested in pursuing National Boards are encouraged to join us in our introductory sessions above.
    Our next cohort will begin October 17th from 9-11:30am. We also have a  Canvas Course to support you. 
     
     
     

     Visit  www.boardcertifiedteachers.org for the most current and accurate information on the National Board certification process.  If you have additional questions, call 1-800-22-TEACH to speak with a National Board representative.  

     
     
    NB process highlights: 
    •  All four components must be attempted in the first three years of candidacy.   Those teachers or counselors who begin the process during the 2019-2020 year or after may choose to complete the components one at a time, or complete all components during that year.
    • National Board will now charge $475 per component for a total of $1900.  Additionally, National Board will charge an annual processing fee of $75.  North Carolina will continue the loan process for eligible candidates. Please know, last year the loan funding ran out.  The sooner you apply, the better!

      Please go to the NC Public Schools (National Board) site to apply for the National Board SEAA loan:

      http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/nationalboardcertification/application/
    • The NB Standards, the Five Core propositions, and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching will not change.  NB Certification remains performance-based and peer-reviews, with the same emphasis on content knowledge and commitment to student learning.
                                                                2020-21 Important Dates and Deadlines

    Registration Window

    June 2, 2020-February 28, 2021

    Registration (includes payment of $75 fee)

    March 31, 2021

    Component Selection (includes payment of component fees)

    March 31, 2021

    Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area

    March 31, 2021

    Change of Component Selection

    March 31, 2021

    Window Withdrawal Deadline

    March 31, 2021

    ePortfolio Submission Window

    April 1- Mid May, 2021

    Component 1: Content Knowledge Testing Window

    March 1 -June 15, 2021

    Scores Released

    On or before December 31, 2021
     
     
     Who is eligible?  
     
    Please check your eligibility before registering for this process.  The $75 processing fee is non-refundable.  
     
     NBPTS Eligibility Requirements
     
    NC Eligibility Requirements for State Loan
     
    		  
    At least 3 years experience as a pre-K-12 classroom teacher or counselor in a public or private school. 
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    		 A teacher or counselor paid entirely from state funds.  The candidate has no previous use of state funds for NBC process.
     A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.       Three full years of teaching in NC Public Schools.
     A valid teaching license or a license to practice as a school counselor.   A Continuing NC license.  
       Engagement in direct classroom instruction, library/media or counseling 70% of the time over the course of the academic year.
     
     
    For more information, the Guide to National Board Certification can be found at this link. 
     

    Please contact Angie Wood at angela.wood@cabarrus.k12.nc.us or Megan McNutt at megan.mcnutt@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

     
Last Modified on October 12, 2020