Applicable Educators: All Educators
Deadline: November 30, 2011
Contact: Erika Lomax, erika.lomax@dc.gov, 202.741.0257
Supporting Website: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Additional Information
OSSE is pleased to announce that funding is available to assist DC applicants pursue National Board Certification (NBC). This funding is made possible though a Federal Subsidy grant from the United States Department of Education, and is for:
- First-time candidates who may be subsidized for up to one-half of the application fee ($1250 per candidate). Subsidy funds cannot be allocated until there is at least $565.00 on a candidate’s account.
- Retake candidates who have not previously received subsidy funds may receive funds of up to $350 per exercise for up to two retake exercises.
- Teachers are also eligible to receive six recertification credits (equivalent to six semester hours/90 clock hours) toward the renewal of their DC license upon completion of the National Board Certification process regardless of the outcome .
If you are interested in pursuing NBC, please contact Erika Lomax, OSSE Director of Educator Licensure and Accreditation, by emailing erika.lomax@dc.gov no later than November 30, 2011. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis for eligible applicants. For more information, please visit the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website or contact Ms. Lomax.
