Submission Requirements

Submission Requirements for the National Assessment Governing Board

The following materials submitted as PDF documents, are required to complete your submission: 

Personal Statement: Personal statement should outline your qualifications in the category for which you are applying and how your experience will contribute to the Board's work in setting NAEP policy. Your statement should describe your knowledge of and perspective on NAEP and student assessment generally. Your personal statement should not exceed one page.

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.

Letter(s) of Support: You are required to submit at least one letter of support. You may submit up to two additional letters, for a total of three. Letters should acknowledge how your experience would benefit the Board. All should be from people who know you in a professional capacity. Each letter of support should not exceed two pages. 

Format Requirements: All materials must be 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 September 8, 2026, through November 15, 2026, for appointments that begin October 1, 2027. You will upload all submission materials, through an online form. We recommend that you collect Letters of Support 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.