National Board Certification

Application deadline is December 31, 2010

As the new school year begins, many Nevada teachers and counselors are considering candidacy for National Board Certification, the nation’s only advanced teacher certification.  Interested candidates must submit their applications to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards by December 31, 2010.

To qualify for National Board Certification candidacy, you must meet the following requirements prior to applying:

* hold a bachelor’s degree,

* have completed three full years of teaching or counseling experience, and

* possess a valid state teaching license.

National Board Certification can offer license portability and can contribute to Continuing Education Units.   In many areas, National Board Certification can also provide higher salary potential. Full or partial financial support is available for most candidates to help pay the costs.  

For more information, or to find a mentor that can walk you through the candidacy process, visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.