Important NBPTS 2025-2026 Dates and Deadlines

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has released the following 2025-2026 dates and deadlines:

• Registration Window: May 22, 2025 – February 28, 2026
• Registration and Component Purchase: February 28, 2026
• Withdrawal Deadline: February 28, 2026
• Change of Component Selection: February 28, 2026
• Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area: March 20, 2026
• Component 1 Scheduling Open: January 15, 2026
• Component 1 Testing Window: March 1 – June 15, 2026
• ePortfolio Submission Window: April 1 – May 16, 2026
• 2026 Score Release: On or by December 5, 2026

2025 Score Release is scheduled for December 6, 2025.