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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 -February 17, 2009 - April 15, 2009 - 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 no earlier than February 17 and on or by the 15th of April to be considered for funding.
Funding will be limited due to the 25% reduction in state PD funds.
This Year-long program has a portfolio due date of March, 2010 and the assessment testing window between July, 2009 and June, 2010. The candidate is responsible for the $65 application fee and $750 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 $750, 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 September 15, 2008 through November 15, 2008.
Renewal Application (pdf)
UTILIZING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS- The state will pay $375 of the total cost for certificate renewal.
Submission Postmark Deadlines for Portfolios
First-time Candidates: March 31, 2009
Retake Candidates: April 15, 2009
Take One! Participants: April 15, 2009 (Subsidy funding not available for Take One!)
Renewal Candidates: April 30, 2009
All required information should be mailed to:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Leadership Academy
Attn: Heather Murphy
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480
Missouri Subsidy Application for National Board Funding (pdf)
Candidates are advised to hold their check for $750 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.