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National Board Candidates
NATIONAL BOARD NOW REQUIRES A $65 APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE FOR FIRST TIME CANDIDATES. THIS IS THE CANDIDATES' RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY THIS AMOUNT AND IT IS NOT PART OF THE OVER ALL COST FOR ASSESSMENT.
First Window -January 1, 2008 - April 15, 2008 - This window is now closed Subsidy funding is awarded on a first come first-serve basis by regional allotted slots. All subsidy applications must be mailed along with supporting materials. Applications must be postmarked by the 15th of April to be considered for funding.
There will NOT be a second window in July due to lack of funding.
Next window will open January 1, 2009
This Year-long program has a portfolio due date of March, 2009 and the assessment testing window between July, 2008 and June, 2009. The candidate is responsible for the $65 application fee and $500 of the total assessment cost for a total assessment of $2,500.
Candidates can apply online at: http://www.nbpts.org or call National Board at 1-800-22-TEACH. Candidates can print a copy of their application or Candidate History page and then follow the guidelines below for state subsidy funding.
NOTE: For those candidates seeking State Subsidy Funding - Answer "YES" to the question on the application that asks: "Do you wish to have your name released to third-party agencies that may provide incentives, support and rewards for teachers seeking National Board Certification?" - This releases information to our state and you must have checked "Yes" to qualify for State Subsidy Funding.
Subsidy Fund Guidelines
The following information is required to be eligible to receive subsidy funding:- Missouri State Subsidy Application (pdf)
- National Board Application History page
- Payment Information (copy of a check made payable to National Board in the amount of $500, copy of credit card payment information, or documentation of other funding source for this amount)
RENEWALS- For Applicants wishing to renew their certification, the next available window to start applying is November 13, 2006 through December 20, 2007.
Renewal Application (pdf)
Submission Postmark Deadlines for Portfolios
First-time Candidates: March 31, 2008
Retake Candidates: April 15, 2008
Take One! Participants: April 15, 2008
Renewal Candidates: April 30, 2008
All required information should be mailed to:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Professional Development
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480
Missouri Subsidy Application for National Board Funding pdf format
Candidates are advised to hold their check for $500 until they receive confirmation that they have made the state subsidy list.
Note: In order to fill out your subsidy application you will need to know which Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) applies to you. If you are not sure which center you belong to, click on the above link to view the map.