BCCM Requirements and Tuition
Board Certification in Classroom Management (BCCM) Program
MODULES REQUIRED FOR NASET BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (BCCM)
There are seven (7) Modules that contain forty (40) Units which must be completed to be Board Certified in Classroom Management. The following are the Module titles:
- MODULE #1 Overview of Classroom Management
- MODULE #2 Principles of Reinforcement and Discipline in the Classroom
- MODULE #3 Establishing Expectations in the Classroom and Building Positive Teacher-Student-Parent Relationships
- MODULE #4 Foundational Concepts of Classroom Management in Inclusive Education and Co-Teaching
- MODULE #5 Understanding Special Education Today
- MODULE #6 Classroom Management and Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Students with Special Needs
- MODULE #7 Practical Strategies for Engaging Instruction
Click here for Module/Unit Summaries
QUALIFICATIONS to ENROLL in BOARD CERTIFICATION in CLassroom Management
To enroll in this Board Certification Program in Classroom Management, a candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field of study and/or be certified or licensed as a teacher or work in an educational administrative role. Proof of the qualifications can be legible copies of transcripts, teaching certificate or license sent to NASET.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NASET BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (BCCM)
Each Module consists of from 5 to 7 Units. Within the final Unit of a Module is a link to the examination. The examinations consist of up to 100 multiple choice questions. Every candidate must take the multiple-choice examination to denote his or her competency in the area being assessed. A score of 80% correct answers must be attained to pass each of the 7 Module examinations.
MODULE (COURSE) MATERIALS
For each of the 7 Modules required to attain certification, the candidate will have online access* from 5 to 7 Units per Module, each containing primary Video Lecture(s) with accompanying Power Point presentations, Supplemental Readings and Supplemental Videos.
* Some materials are available as files for easy downloading for off-line viewing and review
PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATIONS
In order to adequately prepare for each of the 7 required Module examinations, the candidate has access to all Unit materials within each Module. In order to be best prepared for the examination, the candidate is encouraged to review all the module materials presented to include the supplemental readings and videos. A passing score on all seven (7) examinations leads to NASET BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (BCCM)
PASSING SCORES FOR EACH EXAMINATION
A passing score of 80% correct answers must be attained to pass each of the 7 Module examinations. The candidate has the opportunity to take an examination up to three different times.
FEE FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Currently, there are very few programs that lead to a Board Certification in Classroom Management (BCCM). Those that do exist, all cost thousands of dollars NASET has the vast resources, materials, abilities, and expertise to provide Professional Board Certification in Classroom Management (BCCM) at a much lower fee than any other organization or association in the country.
The fee for each of the 7 required Modules is only $195 (Members) or $225 (Non-Members), making the total fee for the entire Board Certification process only $1,365 (Members) or $1,575 (Non-Members). You can save from $265 to $275 using the single payment option of $1,100 for NASET members or $1,300 for a non-member.
Also, unlike all other programs, there is also no application fee involved.
Our ability to provide a Board Certification in Classroom Management program at a fee far less than other groups is also due to our extensive use of an online environment to present the certificate course materials, thereby avoiding the costs of producing printed materials along with the associated shipping and handling costs.
In addition to an online presentation of the module materials, each unit contains many files for downloading and printing offline in the comfort of your own home or office. Members of the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) are entitled to discounted pricing for all certificate modules.
Member** Non-Member
Course Fee (Each Module (7)) $195/each $225/each
* One Payment for All Modules* $1,100 $1,300
* (Save from $265 to $275)
** Members of National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
CREDENTIALS FOR CANDIDATES TO USE UPON COMPLETION OF THE BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Upon completion of all requirements for the Board Certification in Classroom Management, professionals may use the respective Credentials, B.C.C.M. (Board Certified in Classroom Management) after their educational degree (e.g., M.S., B.C.S.E or Ph.D., B.C.C.M.) denoting their achievement.
For example:
Sally J. Smith, M.S., B.C.C.M.
Board Certified in Classroom Management
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FOR SUCCESSFUL B.C.C.M. PROFESSIONALS
All candidates who complete the Board Certification in Classroom Management program must renew their certification annually with the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). The goal of certification renewal is to ensure that BCCM professionals maintain the highest level of competence and continue to remain current in the field of special education. Although certification renewal will provide an additional unit of updated information, it does not require any further examinations or the performance of any professional duties for certification renewal. The annual BCCM certification renewal fee for NASET Member is $125.00. Non-members renewal fee is $165.00. BCCM RENEWAL FORM
To learn more about BCCM certification renewal and to request the renewal form, download here or contact the NASET Career Center careercenter@naset.org
APPLICATION AND HANDBOOK FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Applicants for Board Certification in Classroom Management program should download both the Handbook and the Application. The application can be filled in on your computer then printed for your signature. Instructions for submitting the application are included on the application.