Candidates

Candidate Obligation

• Participation in the district-sponsored Candidate Preparation Program
• Completion of the portfolio entries required by the National Board
• Completion of the Assessment Center Exercises as required by the National Board
• Agreement to remain in the district for a period of two-years following completion of the National Board Process.

2025-2026 NB Important Dates & Deadlines (Candidates Only)

Fees

LBUSD NB Candidate Reimbursement Information

For participants who are advanced to the District Candidacy Program for National Board Certification, the District shall provide compensation for all initial assessment fee expenses and one retake in a section.

If a reimbursement is needed, NB Candidates must email a scanned copy of the following documents to Mackenzy McCullough-Tacub, Teacher Development Staff Secretary, mmccullough@lbschools.net and cc: Ryan Ung, NB Coordinator, Ryanung@lbschools.net :

• Proof of Payment - National Board Payment History which includes identification & proof of candidate’s payment in one document

• Proof of Submission - must include identification & component submission in one document.

  • Proof of Submission C1

  • Proof of Submission C2, C3, and C4