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National Board Pre-Candidacy Class

September 9, 2026

The National Board Pre-Candidacy Class is the first step in pursuing National Board Certification. As a pre-candidate, you’ll gain a firm understanding of the process and be prepared to begin the candidate process toward becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.

In this class, you will explore the National Board Professional Teaching Standards and Five Core Propositions. You will also have a better understanding of the documents, materials, and components set forth by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

As a National Board candidate, you will engage in reflection about your practice, your accomplishments, and your professional goals. As a result of pursuing National Board Certification, educators often feel a renewed passion for their profession and a renewed commitment to the work.

This month-long, asynchronous course will provide online learning to help participants build a system of support, while also understanding the foundation and process of National Board Certification. After completing this course, you will be prepared to pursue National Board Certification.

Since this is a requirement for our National Board support funding, you will be eligible to apply for funding assistance for the upcoming school year.


Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information


  • For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona K12 Center.
  • Contact Name: Daniela Robles
  • Phone No: 602-776-4618
  • Email Address: info@azk12.org