CERRA is proud to facilitate in-person and online support sessions for South Carolina public educators interested in pursuing or maintaining National Board Certification. Below you will find descriptions of these sessions along with links to register for them.

National Board Online Awareness Session Dates   ​

Are you interested in learning more about the new National Board process? If so, this session is for you. During our time together we will discuss the requirements of the process, the current legislation governing National Board supplements, and answer any questions you may have.

​CERRA is happy to offer online National Board (NB) Awareness Meetings. The online meetings will begin at 4:15pm ET and will conclude by 5:15pm ET. Please note that these meetings are designed for those educators interested in initial certification.
Information about the National Board Maintenance of Certification process will not be included in any awareness session.

• January 6 ​webinar

• February 4 ​webinar

• March 4 ​webinar

• April 7 ​webinar

• May 12 ​webinar

Maintenance ​of Certification (MOC) ​Webinars

Are you a NBCT and in need of information about how to maintain your National Board Certification? The online meetings will begin at 4:15pm EST and will conclude by 5:15pm EST.

Information about initial certification will not be included in these meetings.

• January 9 ​webinar

• February 5 ​webinar

• March 6 ​webinar

• April 8 ​Webinar

• May 13 ​webinar

National Board Information

National Board Certification (NBC) requires the successful completion of four Components.

Component One, Content Knowledge, is a computer-based assessment designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate content specific knowledge as well as pedagogical practices. This component contains three constructed-response exercises (each 30 minutes in length) and 45 selected response items (60 - 75 minutes allotted, depending on certificate area). 
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Component Two, Differentiated Instruction, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio comprised of examples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. The included student work samples should demonstrate students’ growth over time. The written commentary should demonstrate the teacher’s ability to analyze his/her own instructional practices.

Component Three, Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, is focused on instructional planning, classroom teaching, the development and use of instructional materials, and reflection. Candidates must submit two videos demonstrating their teaching with students who fall in the age band for the candidate's certificate. Candidates will be assessed on their practice and analysis of practice as it relates instruction, student engagement, and the learning environment. 

​Component Four, Effective and Reflective Practitioner, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio featuring a profile of a group of students, formative (including student self-assessments) and summative assessments, and the candidate’s participation in a learning community. Candidates also complete a written commentary. Component 4 evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of students, planning, instruction, assessment, partnerships, reflection, and professionalism.