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2026

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Step 1. Create Your Account (or Login) & Register HERE

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Step 1. Create Your Account (or Login) & Register HERE

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Join us!!!

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2026-2027 WCTP Application, University of MS

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2026-2027 National Board Candidate Support. Participation terms must be met prior to assigning a mentor. This application is NOT for MOC candidates and is only for Mississippi teachers. Candidates who complete this form will begin National Boards in September 2026 and complete this cycle in May 2027. Once mentors start, you should hear from us within 14 business days unless there is a holiday.

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National Board Certification INCREASES Your Retirement

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National Board Certification INCREASES Your Retirement

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Does National Board Certification impact your retirement? YES!!

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You have 3 years to complete all 4 components

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You have 3 years to complete all 4 components

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1, 2, or 3 years - your choice!

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You may complete the process in 1, 2, or 3 years and two years for retakes.

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If you have any questions about a mentor, our candidate support course, WCTP 601, or just any National Board process question, email us! Also, email us if you would like to schedule an interest meeting at your school.

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Create Your Account & Login to Register HERE

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Create Your Account & Login to Register HERE

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Must have at least 8 characters

Must contain at least 1 number(s).

Must contain at least 1 capital letter(s).

Must contain at least 1 lowercase letters(s).

You cannot reuse the same password within 90 days.

If you are having technical issues please call 1-800-22TEACH or visit our web form for support.

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Must have at least 8 characters Must contain at least 1 number(s). Must contain at least 1 capital letter(s). Must contain at least 1 lowercase letters(s). You cannot reuse the same password within 90 days. If you are having technical issues please call 1-800-22TEACH or visit our web form for support.

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25 minutes

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You will be given an 8 digit Candidate ID. Write it down! You will need your Candidate ID to register with the WCTP

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Two minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Register for National Board Certification

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Components are $475 each. You will be asked if you'd like to Pay Now or use a Payment Plan. (You can also come back pay later!)

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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We also annually certify 45% to 60% of Mississippi's NEW NBCTs!

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When you register for National Boards, you must agree that you have read this document.

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National Board Certification℠ National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. Why Certify? Get Started Your Journey Directory What's New ...

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We have the best!

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~ 4 minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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The National Board Certification Process

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The WCTP helps you prepare for this assessment, ~ 2 minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Component 2 - Differentiation in Instruction

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Component 2 - Differentiation in Instruction

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~ 2 minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Component 3 - Teaching Practice & Learning Environment

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Component 3 - Teaching Practice & Learning Environment

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~ 2 minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Component 4 - Effective & Reflective Practioner

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Component 4 - Effective & Reflective Practioner

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~ 2 minutes

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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Public school teachers who complete the process and become an NBCT receive an additional annual salary stipend of $6000.

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Public school teachers who complete the process and become an NBCT receive an additional annual salary stipend of $6000.

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Critical Shortages areas have an additional $4000

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Critical Shortages areas have an additional $4000

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See real examples of components, videos, and student work samples in ALL certificate areas, over 3000 available. We teach you how to use this valuable resource too! This amazing resource is NOT available for individual purchase, but we make it available to all our candidates!

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See Standards in Action.

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Our step-by-step candidate support course. All our candidates are placed in this course once they join us. It is part of our candidate support.

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We'll help you get started and finish!

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Madison County has an additional $6000 stipend! 

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Madison County has an additional $6000 stipend! 

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Choose your certificate area before you register!

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Choose your certificate area before you register!

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This is required when you register. It is based on WHO you teach not the certifications that you hold.

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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How to choose your National Board certificate area

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~ 1 1/2 hours

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~ 28 minutes

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~ 1 hour

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~ 55 minutes

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~ 1 hours

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~ 1 hour

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~ 45 minutes

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Marshall County is a Third-Party Payer, has an additional $3,000 Stipend and is developing a Bring it Home Cohort. 

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Marshall County is a Third-Party Payer, has an additional $3,000 Stipend and is developing a Bring it Home Cohort. 

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Oxford School District has a Bring it Home Cohort and an additional $4000 stipend with plans to expand to $6000

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Oxford School District has a Bring it Home Cohort and an additional $4000 stipend with plans to expand to $6000

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Lafayette has a $1000 NBCT stipend starting this and increasing over the next two years until it reaches an annual $3000

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Lafayette has a $1000 NBCT stipend starting this and increasing over the next two years until it reaches an annual $3000

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Pontotoc County has an additional $4000 stipend with a nearby face-to-face mentoring site in Tupelo.

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Pontotoc County has an additional $4000 stipend with a nearby face-to-face mentoring site in Tupelo.

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Pearl is a Third-Party Payer and is developing a Bring it Home Cohort and also has an annual $3100 stipend

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Pearl is a Third-Party Payer and is developing a Bring it Home Cohort and also has an annual $3100 stipend

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Pontotoc City has an additional $1000 stipend

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Pontotoc City has an additional $1000 stipend

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MDE will reimburse all first time qualified candidates whether you certify or not.

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MDE will reimburse all first time qualified candidates whether you certify or not.

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Counselors have a choice of two paths to National Board Certification.

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Counselors have a choice of two paths to National Board Certification.

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NBCC | National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates

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The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) is a not-for-profit, independent certification organization.

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National Board Professional Teaching Standards

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National Board Professional Teaching Standards

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This is a process that goes through our program.

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How to Print and Download Padlet Resources

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How to Print and Download Padlet Resources

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Less than 1 minute. If this does not work for you, just click the printer icon and save as a PDF to your desktop.

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The World Class Teaching Program (Candidate Support) has an annual $50 fee due by 2/28, which includes a trained mentor in your certificate area, placement in our step-by-step candidate support course, WCTP 601, and enrollment in ATLAS.

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The World Class Teaching Program (Candidate Support) has an annual $50 fee due by 2/28, which includes a trained mentor in your certificate area, placement in our step-by-step candidate support course, WCTP 601, and enrollment in ATLAS.

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National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN)

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Please, contact MDE for any additional questions or information concerning the NBSC exam.

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Please, contact MDE for any additional questions or information concerning the NBSC exam.

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Find Your Path to Teaching In Mississippi, multiple routes can lead you into the classroom, helping you make a difference where it matters most.
Get Started

The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To make this vision a reality, all students must be given multiple pathways to success, and teachers and administrators must continue to meet the challenges of this ever-changing landscape of public education.

Dr. Lance Evans, a product of Mississippi public schools, began his education career more than two decades ago and has served Mississippi students as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, elementary and high school principal, and district superintendent. He started his tenure as State Superintendent of Education in July 2024.

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Find Your Path to Teaching In Mississippi, multiple routes can lead you into the classroom, helping you make a difference where it matters most. Get Started The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

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Please, contact MDE for any additional questions or information concerning NBCSN certification.

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Please, contact MDE for any additional questions or information concerning NBCSN certification.

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Find Your Path to Teaching In Mississippi, multiple routes can lead you into the classroom, helping you make a difference where it matters most.
Get Started

The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To make this vision a reality, all students must be given multiple pathways to success, and teachers and administrators must continue to meet the challenges of this ever-changing landscape of public education.

Dr. Lance Evans, a product of Mississippi public schools, began his education career more than two decades ago and has served Mississippi students as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, elementary and high school principal, and district superintendent. He started his tenure as State Superintendent of Education in July 2024.

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Find Your Path to Teaching In Mississippi, multiple routes can lead you into the classroom, helping you make a difference where it matters most. Get Started The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

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Schedule a training or drop in day at your school! 

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Schedule a training or drop in day at your school! 

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Reach out to Tammy -  kirkland@olemiss.edu 

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Reach out to Tammy -  kirkland@olemiss.edu 

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Many local banks also offer individual low interest loans. Please, check with your personal bank.

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Many local banks also offer individual low interest loans. Please, check with your personal bank.

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The Guide to National Board Certification

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The Guide to National Board Certification

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Once we, the WCTP, receive your application. You will receive a welcome email that will include your login information for WCTP 601, an email from ATLAS prompting you to create an account, and a mentor will reach out to you!

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Once we, the WCTP, receive your application. You will receive a welcome email that will include your login information for WCTP 601, an email from ATLAS prompting you to create an account, and a mentor will reach out to you!

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New Albany has a one time $1000 payment for an NBCT and MOC candidate

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New Albany has a one time $1000 payment for an NBCT and MOC candidate