Deadline to apply is October 31, 2009

The deadline for first time candidate applications is October 31, 2009. All interested teachers must have an application on file with the Department of Public Instruction by this date. The deadline for DPI payment is December 31, 2009. If teachers have an application with the state, I am able to continue working on eligibility and payment through December. Teachers are capable of tracking their payment by visiting http://nbpts.dpi.state.nc.us. The date on their status report indicates when I have requested payment. Payment is taking up to 6 weeks or longer to reach NBPTS. Therefore, it is important that your candidates download their materials (standards, portfolio directions and assessment information) to begin working on the process of certification.