The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced some changes that will impact those pursuing certification or going through renewal or Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
2020-21 Certification Cycle
Component 1: April 8 - July 15, 2021
ePortfolio Submission*: May 1 - June 16, 2021
*applies to initial certification, renewal, and MOC
Component 1: April 8 - July 15, 2021
ePortfolio Submission*: May 1 - June 16, 2021
*applies to initial certification, renewal, and MOC
New Processes
Candidates will no longer receive Authorization to Test (ATT) emails.
The NBPTS will no longer send voucher codes for ePortfolio submissions.*
*applies to initial certification, renewal, and MOC
More information will be available soon.
Candidates will no longer receive Authorization to Test (ATT) emails.
The NBPTS will no longer send voucher codes for ePortfolio submissions.*
*applies to initial certification, renewal, and MOC
More information will be available soon.
Registration System Update
As the NBPTS transitions to a new system, the current registration system will be unavailable from March 26 - April 8, 2021.
As the NBPTS transitions to a new system, the current registration system will be unavailable from March 26 - April 8, 2021.
Introduction of a Payment Plan
Beginning in April, the NBPTS will offer a payment plan. The new plan is
- easy to set up
- allows for equal monthly installments
- no interest or fees
- available for both initial certification and MOC
Beginning in April, the NBPTS will offer a payment plan. The new plan is
- easy to set up
- allows for equal monthly installments
- no interest or fees
- available for both initial certification and MOC
Reminder
Candidates and NBCTs are encouraged to visit the NBPTS's website
frequently to stay informed about any changes.
Candidates and NBCTs are encouraged to visit the NBPTS's website
frequently to stay informed about any changes.
