Yesterday we got the word that we can reopen the application process and that the state will pay for all candidates this year. This is the last opportunity for this because the Legislature has declared that the National Board program will convert to a loan program in 2010. With this news in mind, I urge you to spread the word far and wide using all your social networking tools. DPI has already opened the National Board site for candidate applications, but remind teachers that they must first apply at www.nbpts.org, get a candidate ID number, and then click on the NC application site. Completion of the NC promissory note triggers payment of the application fee by the state. If a teacher fails to complete that legal document, the state will not pay the fee.
If teachers are not paid with state funds (or even if they are), they may want to consider asking to have the application fee paid with Title I or Title II funds. Districts will be getting much more funding for Title I this year because of the federal stimulus money. 10% of Title I funds are to be used for professional development.
NC’s application deadline remains Oct. 31. We’re off to a bit of a late start this year, but this is North Carolina, and we can always achieve more. If we all invite teachers to consider National Board Certification, we can make the opportunity available to every teacher who wants it. Thank you for your help in spreading the word.
Karen Garr
Regional Outreach Director
NBPTS
O: 919-828-1236
C: 919-637-8868
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