The 2012 Window for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy opening soon!
The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) at Illinois State University is excited to announce that the 2012 Window for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy is ready to open on Wednesday, Febuary 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. GREAT NEWS! Funding is now available for a limited number of first time candidates to receive the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy of $2,000.
Important Dates:
| February 1, 2012 - February 15, 2012 | Teachers and Counselors Become familiar with directions and documents: 1. Read Eligibility and Priority Criteria document. 2. Read Details About the Application Process. 3. Fill out the Information Document to be used when completing the NBPTS Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy Application. |
| February 15, 2012 - May 15, 2012 |
Candidates will: 1. Apply to NBPTS and pay the required $65 application fee. 2. Apply for the $2,000 Candidate Fee Subsidy by filling out an online application. |
| February 20, 2012 | The names of candidates who are approved to receive the Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy will begin to be posted on the Approval List every weekday. |
| May 15, 2012 | This is the last day the NBRC at Illinois State University will accept applications for the Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy. The deadline to complete the application is 4:30 p.m. |
| May 30, 2012 | All candidates whose names are posted on the NBRC at Illinois State University website must pay the initial, non-refundable $500 to NBPTS on or before May 30, 2012. Those not meeting this deadline will not be eligible for the Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy. |
National Board Resource Center
Welcome to the National Board Resource Center (NBRC) at Illinois State University. Resources are available to NBCTs, candidates, administrators and support providers for high quality professional development.
The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University was established by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 1999 as one of five centers charged with advancing teacher quality and student learning through National Board Certification. The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University:
- Promotes the use of the National Board Standards as a professional development tool and lever for teachers to improve their teaching.
- Supports diverse groups of teacher candidates seeking National Board Certification as Take One! participants and first-time, retake, and renewal candidates.
- Builds the capacity of NBCTs to improve teaching and learning through mentoring and facilitating professional development in their respective schools and districts.
- Partners with universities to align courses and degree programs with National Board Standards.
