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2012-2013 Candidate Support for National Board Certification.
The Maine Education Association sponsors a series of Saturday workshops to support teachers who are candidates for National Board Certification. Join with colleagues across the state who are pursuing this rigorous and rewarding professional challenge. You will receive support in understanding the process, portfolio directions, the different types of writing involved and videotaping and videotape analysis. There is also support available for NBCTs who are looking to renew their certificate. These workshops will start in September 2012. If you are interested in attending and would like to be notified when the schedule is set please contact Cindy Fabriccatore at cfabriccatore@nea.org

Announcing Candidate Fee Subsidies Available for the 2012-2013 Candidate Cycle

The Maine Department of Education announces the availability of a limited number of $1250 assessment fee scholarships to support Maine public school teachers wishing to participate in the National Board Certification process during the coming school year. Candidates, who do not receive federal money to support candidacy, are also eligible to receive up to $700 for two retake exercises. These funds are made available through a federal subsidy from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. For more information please contact Maine Federal Subsidy Administrator, Connie Russell, at nbct.connie@gmail.com.

Maine NBPTS Candidate Subsidy Agreement Form - in PDF

What is National Board Certification?

This rigorous, research-based professional development opportunity is part of a national effort to reach goals established by the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future. The National Board Certification process is for teachers with three or more years’ experience and is voluntary. National Board Certification is one of the highest honors that is bestowed by the teaching profession and is a symbol of commitment to accomplished teaching. Those who wish to learn more about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the National Board Certification process should visit the NBPTS web site www.nbpts.org.

What is the Take One! program?

The Take One! program is a shorter version of the full certification process. This process can be done by individuals or entire facilities. Because this process is open to principals as well, this is an excellent professional development opportunity that supports the culture of a professional learning community. For more information about this program please visit:
http://nbpts.org/products_and_services/take_one1

How to Become a Take One Participant and Agreement Form - in RTF

What incentives are available to Maine’s teachers?

Incentives available to NBCT’s in Maine include an annual stipend (availability dependent upon state budge) for any NBCT who teaches in their area of certification and for the life of his or her contract.

In addition, individual school systems provide various compensation and support for candidates and NBCT’s that may include pay incentives, additional professional development time, and full or partial fee payment. For more information about incentives that may be available across the state please visit:
http://nbpts.org/resources/state_local_information/Maine

Support for National Board Candidates

The Maine Education Association provides a formal support program for National Board candidates. This program consists of a series of Saturday workshops led by fully trained National Board Certified Teachers. For more information please contact Cindy Fabriccatore at cfabriccatore@nea.org.

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Department of Education Contact:

Connie Russell, NBCT
Coordinator for Candidate Support for National Board Certification
Maine Education Association

Email: nbct.connie@gmail.com
Cell phone: 207-749-0985
mail: Connie Russell
M I Wilson School
353 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, ME 04021

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