 Announcing
NBPTS Candidate Fee Support
The Maine Department of Education announces the
availability of several $1250 scholarships to support Maine public
school teachers wishing to participate in the National Board
Certification process during the coming school year. Retake candidates,
who did not receive federal money to support their initial candidacy,
are also eligible to receive up to $700 for two retake exercises. These
funds are made available through a federal subsidy from the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Those wishing to request
these funds need to contact Ellen Holmes, NBPTS Subsidy Administrator,
ellen.holmes@maine.gov or
207-624-6879. For more information and program guidelines, visit the
Maine Department
of Education's National Board Website. This rigorous, research-based professional development opportunity is part of a national effort to reach goals established by the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future. The National Board Certification process is for teachers with three or more years’ experience and is voluntary. National Board Certification is one of the highest honors that is bestowed by the teaching profession and is a symbol of commitment to accomplished teaching. NBCT’s are called upon to advise, assist and mentor prospective, new and experienced teachers, and to inform education policymakers. Those who wish to learn more about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the National Board Certification process should visit the NBPTS web site www.nbpts.org. What incentives are available to Maine’s teachers? Incentives available to NBCT’s in Maine include an annual stipend of $3000 to any NBCT who teaches in their area of certification and for the life of his or her contract. Each local district is responsible for providing a list of its National Board Certified Teachers to the State Department of Education by October 15 in the school year in which the stipend is to be received. In addition, individual school systems provide various compensation and support for candidates and NBCTs that may include pay incentives, additional professional development time, and full or partial fee payment. |
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