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The NBRC at Stanford provides information about National Board certification, offers candidacy support, and advocates for advancing quality teaching through certification.

Online Candidate Support Program

The NBRC support group offers teachers collaboration with National Board Certified Teachers and other National Board candidates while completing their components. 

Maintenance of Certification

Advance your professional growth by renewing your National Board certificate through the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process. Learn about the MOC requirements and build community with other candidates. 

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Learn more about the certification process including portfolio components and timeline, and support opportunities for candidates. 

NBRC & CTA

BIPOC Cohort

The California Teachers Association and the National Board Resource Center at Stanford are partnering to launch a fully-funded cohort of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) teachers in California who are pursuing National Board Certification.