Maintenance of Certification

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Maintenance of Certification

Maintenance of Certification is a meaningful assessment through which NBCTs show their continued dedication to growth and development in their certificate areas. Maintenance of Certification replaced Renewal in 2020. 

General Information

The Maintenance of Certification process is based on the Profile of Professional Growth (PPG). NBCTs document and reflect on their practice to show that their work and growth continue to be aligned with the high bar of National Board Certification. 

Frequency: MOC must be completed every 5 years to keep your National Board Certificate active. 

Cost: $495 plus $75 registration fee

Time Commitment: Approximately 30-60 hours

Success Rate: Anticipated to be above 90%

Instructions

National Board MOC Website 

MOC Eligibility Calendar 

SFUSD Supports

Email nationalboard@sfusd.edu with questions.
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Cohort Support Registration Form

Register to join the the SFUSD Maintenance of Certification Cohort. Registration begins August, 2020.

Important Documents

Five Core Propositions

The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching

Current National Board Standards

MOC 5-Year Planner

Profile of Professional Growth (for renewal, but will also be relevant for MOC)

MOC Q&A

Release Forms

 

This page was last updated on August 25, 2021