Please allow the MSU World Class Teaching Program to assist you in starting your National Board Certification Journey.
New Candidates
1. Schedule a getting-started session with Stephanie McGee (seh45@msstate.edu) to get an overview of the certification process and develop a personal plan for your certification journey.
2. Set up an account on National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Getting Certified Page and pay the $75.00 registration fee. In the agreement section of registration (or later in your profile), please select "release to a third party" to ensure the Mississippi Department of Education can view your name in the candidate database.
3. Register for Preparation Sessions with the MSU World Class Teaching Program. In-State Registration Link or Out-of-State Registration Link
4. Register for a Candidate Support Mentor at In-State Registration Link or Out-of-State Registration Link.
Returning and Advanced Candidates
1. Schedule a getting-started session with Stephanie McGee to get an overview of the certification process and develop a personal plan for your certification journey.
2. Register for Candidate Support with the MSU World Class Teaching Program. In-State Registration Link or Out-of-State Registration Link
3. Register for Virtual or Face-to-Face Component Sessions and a Candidate Support Mentor.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Candidates
1. Schedule an intro session with Stephanie McGee to get an overview of the MOC process.
2. Register for MOC Candidate Support with the MSU World Class Teaching Program. In-State Registration Link or Out-of-State Registration Link
3. Register for Virtual or Face-to-Face MOC Introduction Session.
Helpful Links:
Pathway to National Board Certification PDF
Choosing the Right Certificate