National Board Certification

Welcome to National Board Certification Support for New Hanover County Schools

You will find there are a wealth of resources to support candidates through the National Board Certification process. Learn how you can apply and begin the certification process here!

Applying to the National Board Certification Process

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 is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process  http://www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/

The certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished teaching across four components:

Candidates can choose to begin their certification journey by selecting to complete any of the components listed above. The cost for each of the 4 components is $475. For more information and accessing the certification application go to http://www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/

Learn more about guidance and flexibility for pursuing Board certification during COVID-19. 



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