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Seeking National Board Certification is no easy task and is extremely time intensive. National Board Certification requires:
- An average of 200-400 hours of individual work
- Complete support from colleagues and supervisors
Many rewards come with achieving National Board Certification. Some of these include:
- $5,000 annual salary stipend (as per regulation and funding)
- More attractive vocational path for all teachers
- Retaining younger generations of teachers who are drawn to other careers offering greater promise for advancement
- Higher level of prestige
How to apply:
- Apply on National Board website (www.nbpts.org)
- Pay $65.00 processing fee
-notify Jennifer Gambrell at jgambrell@octp.org that you have started the process
- Pay $500.00 nonrefundable fee by December 31st
-Portfolio materials (the box) will not be sent until paid
-notify Jennifer Gambrell at jgambrell@octp.org that you have started the process
- Pay $2000.00 payment by January 31st
NOTE - School districts can use title funds for the National Board process.