Submission Requirements

Submission Requirements for the National Assessment Governing Board

The following materials are required to complete your submission and must be submitted in PDF form: 

1) Personal Statement

Your personal statement should outline your qualifications in the category for which you have applied and how your experience will contribute to the Board's work in overseeing NAEP policy. Your statement should also describe your knowledge of and perspective on NAEP. If none, you should describe your knowledge and/or perspective on student assessment generally. Your personal statement should not be longer than two pages.

2) Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Your CV or resume should include details on any positions or experience that relate to the category for which you are applying. Your CV or resume should not exceed six pages.

3) Letter(s) of Support

You are required to submit at least one letter of support. Letters should acknowledge how the nominee's experience would benefit the Board. You may submit up to two additional letters, for a total of three. All should be from people who know you in a professional capacity. We recommend that each letter of support not exceed two pages. 

Format Requirements

All materials must be uploaded as PDF documents. All documents must use size 11 font or larger and must have margins of at least ½ inch. Documents may be single- or double-spaced.

How to Submit Nominations

The Governing Board will accept nominations from Sept. 3, 2024, through Nov. 1, 2024, for appointments that begin Oct. 1, 2025. You will upload all submission materials, including your letter(s) of support, through our online form. We recommend that you collect those letters in advance of initiating your submission; however, you will be allowed to edit your submission until the submission deadline.

Questions about the submission requirements or having issues with the submission form? Email us at nagbnominations@ed.gov.