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All Funding has been sent for First-Time and Returning Candidates, Maintenance of Certification, and Retake Candidates as of February 7th, 2025.
A big shout-out to our National Board Certified Teachers and Candidates (NBCTs) that have been awarded in ISBE's 2024 "Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year" and to our "Golden Apple Finalists"
Read more about them here : 2024 Award Recognition for National Board Certified Teachers and Candidates
Score release was Dec. 7, 2024! Here's how to read your score! For help or more information, call NBPTS at 1-800-22TEACH.
Practicing or retired NBCT counselors or teachers can now apply to be mentors. Mentors may earn up to $2,250.
Logging PD Hours in ELIS? We have steps and a visual guide!
Congratulations to the Newly Certified NBCTs Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Recertified NBCTs Class of 2024!
Illinois Incentives for National Board Certification as of September 2024