National Board Certification
OEA has a robust program to support members interested in pursuing National Board Certification through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The National Board journey includes professional learning, deep reflection on your current practice, and action research to improve your classroom practices that result in a nationally recognized certification.
Many school districts in Oregon also provide an annual salary stipend or a higher placement on the salary schedule for educators who earn this certification. National Board Certification is also a path for Oregon educators to move from a preliminary license to a professional license.
NBCT Upcoming Events
NBCT Informational Meetings
Do you have questions about National Board Certification?
- How does Oregon support candidates?
- How do I get started?
Attend an informational meeting to:
- Learn about the new National Board process ($1900 spread across 1-3 years)
- Learn about developing your area of expertise
- Explore new support programs such as OEA's Jump Start and on-going candidate cohort support
- Learn about stipends, graduate credits and loans
- Plan to launch your journey starting this summer
Upcoming Meetings:
May 7, 2024
4:30-5:30pm
May 16, 2024
4:30-5:30pm
May 22, 2024
4:30-5:30pm
June 6, 2024
4:30-5:30pm
National Board's Five Core Propositions
Summer Jump Start Seminars
OEA's National Board Jump Start is a comprehensive, multi-day seminar designed to provide National Board candidates with important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification. All this happens in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment led by Oregon and Washington National Board Certified Teachers.
OEA Jump Start Seminar Schedule
- In-Person Training: August 20-23
- WEA Virtual Training: June 24-28
- WEA Virtual Training: July 29-Aug 2
OEA Jump Start Seminar Requirements
OEA Jump Start is only available to OEA Members.
There are six seminar modules that complete the full suite of the Jump Start Seminar series. You must complete the full suite of modules. Foundation 1 module is required before you can participate in the following modules (1, 2, 3, 4, Foundation 2). Participants will receive 30 PDUs for completing a full suite of modules.
National Board Candidate Virtual Cohort Support
Cascade Educational Consulting Services provides National Board cohort support for teachers pursuing National Board Certification, via both in-person and virtual trainings. Visit their site to view upcoming virtual training opportunities.