National Board Certification

Recognizing teacher commitment to ongoing improvement in schools
National Board Certification honorees standing together on stage at 2025 celebration
Honorees at the 2025 National Board Certification Celebration

Become National Board Certified

Explore resources for applying for certification, the benefits of attaining the certification, and more.

The Certification

Learn more about the application process, who can apply, and more.

Incentives

West Virginia offers fee reimbursements, salary bonuses, and free mentoring support for teachers pursuing National Board Certification.

How West Virginia Compares to Other States

  • 11th
    West Virginia's national ranking for percentage of National Board Certified Teachers (3.65%)
  • 15th
    West Virginia's national ranking for the number of new National Board Certified Teachers
  • 24th
    West Virginia's national ranking for the number of National Board Certified Teachers that are part of the educator population

Policy Related to National Board Certification

Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications

Addresses advanced credentials, reimbursements, and salary supplements associated with National Board Certification.

WV Code Section 18A-4-2a(d)

State minimum salary bonus for classroom teachers with national board certification.

National Board Certification News

Read articles about various celebrations for educators who have obtained National Board Certification

National Board Certification honorees standing together on stage at 2025 celebration
Press Release

National Board Certified Teachers Honored in Charleston

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized the most recent class of West Virginia National Board Certified (NBC) educators at the annual NBC Recognition Celebration.
West Virginia Department of Education
Press Release

National Board Certified Teachers Recognized at Ceremony

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized 134 West Virginia educators as part of the annual National Board Certification Recognition Celebration.
West Virginia Department of Education
Press Release

National Board Certified Teachers Honored During Recognition Celebration in Charleston

The West Virginia Department of Education recognized 153 West Virginia educators today as part of the annual National Board Certification Recognition Celebration.

Contact Us

For more information on National Board Certification, contact the Office of Educator Development.

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