Certification Description
The requirements for National Board Certification in the field of Music are organized into the following eight standards: Knowledge of Students, Knowledge of and Skills in Music, Planning and Implementing Assessment, Facilitating Music Learning, Learning Environments, Valuing Diversity, Collaboration, and Reflection, Professional Growth, and Professional Contribution. The standards have been ordered as they are to facilitate understanding, not to assign priorities. They are each an important facet of the art and science of teaching; they often occur concurrently because of the seamless quality of accomplished practice.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Music Website

Certification Description
The requirements for National Board Certification in the field of Library Media are organized into the following 10 standards: Knowledge of Learners; Knowledge of Teaching and Learning; Knowledge of Library and Information Studies; Integrating Instruction; Leading Innovation through the Library Media Program; Administering the Library Media Program; Reflective Practice; Professional Growth; Ethics, Equity, and Diversity; and Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships. They standards have been ordered to facilitate understanding, not to assign priorities. Each standard describes an important facet of the art and science of teaching; they often occur concurrently because of the seamless quality of accomplished practice.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Library Media Website

Certification Description
The MTNA Professional Certification program exists for teachers who teach music to students of any age level in private or group settings. The program is based upon a set of five standards defining what a competent music teacher should know and be able to do: Standard I: Professional Preparation Standard II: Professional Teaching Practices Standard III: Professional Business Management Standard IV: Professionalism and Partnerships Standard V: Professional and Personal Renewal.

Certifying Organization
Music Teachers National Association
http://mtna.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Teacher of Music Website