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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.