NBC Eligibility and Certification Requirements

ELIGIBILITY:  FEE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• Fulfill the definition of “teacher” or “non-classroom teacher” as stated in MD. Ed. Article 6- 1001;

• Meet the eligibility requirements established by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for National Board Certification

• Completed three years of successful teaching experience in one or more early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary schools at the time of application

• Hold a professional Maryland certificate or license at the time of application and maintain a professional Maryland certificate or license throughout their candidacy.

Resources: 

Administrators or Teacher Leaders who do not have a classroom:  

• MSDE Fee Incentive Program: Nonclassroom Teacher Guidance Memo 

• FAQs - Administrators, Instructional Coaches, and Teachers in Leadership Roles Pursuing National Board Certification 

What Certificate am I able to pursue? Please review the following for the most current information available from MSDE: 

•  National Board Certification Crosswalk for Maryland Subject & Certification Areas

World Language Candidates

• World Language Candidates- ACTFL Requirement