• National Board Certification

    ESC Region 11 is excited to offer the opportunity for teachers to obtain National Board Certification. Starting in the summer of 2024, selected candidates will begin their engagement in our National Board Certification Cohort (NBCC). [Our service center will offer this program in partnership with ESC Region 10.]

    2024 Information Sessions | May 20 & May 22

    Next-Level Leadership will host two virtual information sessions for the National Board Certification for Teachers (NBCT) on Monday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m. The one-hour session will closely examine requirements for participants interested in pursuing national board certification. Only one session is needed. Get registered at bit.ly/NBCT11.

    Cohort Application and Timeline

    teacher in elementary class2024 Cohort Application Dates

    • May 15 – Application Opens
    • May 29 – Application Deadline
    • June 7 and June 10 – Interviews Held
    • June 11 – Acceptance Status Shared
    • June 12 – Principal Overview Session

     

    Application

    National Board Cohort for Teachers Application

    Required Application Forms:
    Principal Recommendation // Professional Colleague Recommendation // Commitment Letter

    2024 Cohort Upcoming Events

    • June 22 – Region 11 National Board Book Study
    • July 11-12 – National Board Conference
    • August 24 – First Cohort Meeting

    For all cohort sessions, view the 2024-25 NBCC Syllabus.

    What is National Board Certification?

    National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits for teachers, students, and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. To learn more, visit the National Board Certification Website.

    What does the research say? 

    Studies have shown that National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) have been shown to positively impact student achievement, and those impacts are even more pronounced for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. To learn more about what the research says, review this impact brief from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

    National Board Certification and TIA 

    Eligible National Board Certified Teachers may earn a recognized designation and generate an allotment for their district in April following their successful certification. Learn more on the TEA Teacher Incentive Allotment webpage.

    Have questions about the National Board Certification Cohort? Please contact Dr. Lea Devers, Administrator Coach, at ldevers@esc11.net or Dr. Jeff Smith, Administrator Coach, at jsmith@esc11.net.