The Process

You have up to three years to complete the four Components
- Component 1: Content Knowledge
- Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction
- Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment
- Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Before you register to be a candidate:
- Review online information at Board Certified Teachers about becoming an NBCT
- study the Standards for your Certificate Area, Architecture of Teaching and Five Core Propositions
- review the Component directions so you know what you need to do
- talk to other candidates to understand the work involved
Register with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards:
- usually opens March 1
- You will need to register as a candidate to be eligible for:
  - Wenatchee SD support
  - Conditional Loan from OSPI
  - Jump Start from WEA
After you register you can:
- study the Standards for your Certificate Area
- study the Component Directions and decide what Components to work on
June, July or August: Attend Jump Start sponsored by WEA (highly recommended, not required, see support page)
September: Wenatchee School District Support begins
October - May: complete your chosen Components
March: Attend Home Stretch (highly recommended, not required, see support page)
- sponsored by Washington Education Association
- one day of Component feedback with a facilitator in your cert area
- one session in Eastern Washington
- one session in Western Washington
mid-May: submit your completed Components
April to mid-June: Complete Assessment Center for Component 1 (if chosen)
By December 31: scores are released

If you decide you are interested in pursuing NBCT, please fill out the Interest Form!

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