On Friday, August 7, 2009, the 2009-2010 budget was approved. For specific information regarding NBC, please read below.
- The 12% NBCT pay incentive remains in the legislation. (A reduction has not been discussed.)
- Candidates (2009-2010) ,who currently have a funding application with NC, will be funded by the state. This payment has been requested and is expected to be paid over the next few weeks.
- Candidates will be permitted to take three days of paid release time to work on the assessment, upon administrator approval.
- The "cap" of 1,320 candidates has been lifted; however,funding was not appropriated to pay for additional candidates.
- The Department of Public Instruction will meet with NBPTS staff on August 20, 2009,to discuss funding sources that will allow for additional 2009-2010 candidates.
- The NC funding application remains closed until additional funds are identified. However, interested teachers may want to seek guidance from their school districts regarding local funding options.
- Beginning in 2010-2011, North Carolina will loan the $2500 to teachers who pursue NBC. Teachers will repay this loan over a three year period. Loan details have not yet been developed.
- Following the meeting between DPI and NBPTS on 8/20, I will have additional information regarding funding options.
Information received from Elizabeth Edwards on August 15, 2009
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