National Board

National Board in Richland One

National Board Certification (NBC) is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure. NBC has national standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. The National Board certifies teachers who successfully complete its rigorous certification process.

National Board Support

Interested in National Boards? Check out our 2023-2024 National Board Support Sessions being offered. Those interested will need to sign up through the district's Professional Learning Management System(PLMS). For questions, please contact Sally McCants at sally.mccants@richlandone.org. Click here to meet our team.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2025-2026 Important Dates and Deadlines
Registration Window	May 22, 2025- February 28, 2026
Registration (Payment of a $75.00 registration fee required). Change of Components Selection Withdrawal Deadline	February 28, 2026
Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area	March 20, 2026
E-Portfolio Submission Window	April 1, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Component 1 Content Knowledge Testing Window	March 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026