National Board Certified Teacher
New Mexico
New Mexico ranks 21st in the nation for the number of teachers who hold a valid National Board Certification through the initial NBPTS process or the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) renewal process.
The top districts in the state of New Mexico's National Board Network are:
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Santa Fe Public Schools
- Las Cruces Public Schools
- Rio Rancho Public Schools
- Los Alamos Public Schools
What are the benefits of being an NBCT in NM?
New Mexico NBCT Financial Incentives
New Mexico is one of the states that rewards National Board Certified Teachers. The NBCTs in New Mexico receive a salary differential of 1.5 student units for each year they are Board certified.
State Recognition
New Mexico is also one of the states that recognize National Board Certification for licensure. National Board Certification is one of the pathways to reach Level Three licensure within the state. For a complete list of details and requirements, be sure to visit the New Mexico Public Education Department's website.
Educational Credits
Some universities may offer graduate credit to teachers in New Mexico going through the National Board Certification Process. It is important to reach out to your local New Mexico university to see if these educational credits are a possibility for you.
NBPTS Support Options
- Renew Like a Pro (For Maintenance of Certification Candidates)
- Creating your Component 3 Portfolio (For Initial Candidates)
- Creating your Component 4 Portfolio (For Initial Candidates)
NBPTS support offerings can be found in many districts in New Mexico, however each NBPTS support is very different. Collaboration, communication, and accountability are important parts of being successful with the NBPTS Process. Be sure to either find someone during your journey or enroll in a virtual option so that you never work alone! Tracey Bryant Stuckey offers these options and if you follow the 12 week planner, within the program, you will have a completed NB Portfolio ready for the portal when it opens for the season.
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