National Board Certification

National Board Certification is a great way to ensure all teachers can receive funds via TIA, regardless of local TIA application.

Update from 89th legislative session - NBC Oct. 2026

Teachers with a National Board Certification automatically earn a recognized designation every year.

National Board Certification

Certification Areas Below

Certification - NBPTS Main SiteNational Board Certification Overview Every student deserves to be taught by an accomplished teacher. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It’s the highest certification a teacher may obtain in addition to being the most respected one. Full Overview Log in / Sign Up Get Started Your Journey Maintenance of Certification FIRST-TIME AND RETURNING CANDIDATE RESOURCES The resources on this page include certificate-specific standards, overviews of the certification components, component instructions, and important policy and procedure documents. Learn More MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION CANDIDATE RESOURCES The National…

DEKALB ISD - The district is currently determining the process for paying for a teacher to get their National Board Certification. At this time, the district would reimburse the teacher after completion for $1,900.

Please make sure to check out the National Board Homepage for more information. www.nbpts.org/

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