What is MTNA Professional Certification?
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. Upon fulfillment of these standards, applicants are granted the MTNA Professional Certification credential with the designation, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM).
Professional Standards
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
Application Reimbursement
$100 Reimbursement Check Available for Any Newly Certified NCTM!*
Yes, for anyone who successfully becomes a NEW NCTM! No stipulations. Receive a $100 award from the WVMTA board for completing certification, which covers half of the current $200 fee. Find out the latest information on requirements for the National Certification Program at www.mtnacertification.org.
*This award does not apply to people who complete their renewals or their permanent professional certificates. This award is only for new certifications. Contact jwomack@concord.edu for more information.
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Apply today!
Upon fulfillment of the professional standards, applicants are granted the MTNA Professional Certification credential with the designation, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM). The credential and designation are granted without bias, discrimination, or favoritism between MTNA members and/or non-members or any other arbitrary differentiation. In order to maintain the MTNA Professional Certification credential and designation, NCTM must continue fulfilling the program’s standards through the renewal process.
The MTNA Professional Certification program is objectively administered in a uniform manner to ensure fairness, accuracy, validity and integrity. Due process for reconsideration and reinstatement is included in the program for certification candidates, renewal candidates and for those who already hold the MTNA Professional Certification credential.
For additional information or assistance with the application/certification process, please contact Dr. Jacob Womack, WVMTA Certification Chair, jwomack@concord.edu.
Alternative application methods:
Phone: 888-512-5278
Write: MTNA Certification Request, 441 Vine St., Suite 3100, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3004E-mail: mtnacertification@mtna.org