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 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.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
2025-2026 Important Dates and Deadlines
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Registration Window |
May 22, 2025- February 28, 2026 |
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Registration (Payment of a $75.00 registration fee required). Change of Components Selection Withdrawal Deadline |
February 28, 2026 |
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Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area |
March 20, 2026 |
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E-Portfolio Submission Window |
April 1, 2026 - May 16, 2026 |
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Component 1 Content Knowledge Testing Window |
March 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026 |
District Guidelines for National Board Certification (See Employee Handbook)
National Board Registration Fee Reimbursement Form
National Board Support Sessions
Join with TEAMS code: opazlq5
| Date | Title | Course & Section Number |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | National Board Interest Session |
Course # 35878 Section # 56493 |
| November 5, 2025 | National Board Interest Session |
Course # 35878 Section # 56494 |
| December 3, 2025 | National Board Maintenance of Certification |
Course # 35878 Section # 56495 |
| January 7, 2026 | National Board Component 1 |
Course # 35878 Section # 56496 |
| January 14, 2026 | National Board Component 2 |
Course # 35878 Section # 56498 |
| January 21, 2026 | National Board Component 3 |
Course # 35878 Section # 56499 |
| January 28, 2026 | National Board Component 4 |
Course # 35878 Section # 56500 |
"National Board Informational Sessions" will walk teachers through the National Board Certification Process. This includes interest sessions and informational sessions for each of the four components including Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
Maintenance of Certification Calendar
Find the row with the year your National Board Certificate expires to find key dates that apply to your Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Dates are subject to change.
| Year Your Certificate Expires |
Application Window | Fee Deadline | Submission Deadline |
Anticipated Results Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Second Opportunity: |
Feb. 28, 2022 |
May 18, 2022 |
Dec 10, 2022 |
| 2023 |
First Opportunity: Second Opportunity: |
Feb. 28, 2022 Feb. 28, 2023 |
May 18, 2022 May 17, 2023 |
Dec. 10, 2022 Dec. 9, 2023 |
| 2024 |
First Opportunity: Second Opportunity: |
Feb. 28, 2023 Feb. 28, 2024 |
May 17, 2023 May 2024 |
Dec. 9, 2023 Dec. 2024 |
| 2025 |
First Opportunity: Second Opportunity: |
Feb. 28, 2024 Feb. 28, 2025 |
May 2024 May 2025 |
Dec. 2024 Dec. 2025 |
| 2026 |
First Opportunity: Second Opportunity: |
Feb. 28, 2025 Feb. 28, 2026 |
May 2025 May 2026 |
Dec. 2025 Dec. 2026 |