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 Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for taking the NBPTS exam?
Yes. The application fee is $2,300 beginning in the Spring
2000.
Are there scholarships or other financial assistance
available to applicants?
Yes. In New York State, there are two types of awards available
to candidates:
The New York State Candidate Fee Subsidy Program and the Albert
Shanker Grants.
To learn more about these programs go to the NYS website at:
nysed.gov/tcert/homepage.htm
What existing programs offer support to candidates?
Bank Street College/NBPTS Regional Resource Center
Donna M. Jones, Director
610 West 112 Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10025
Telephone: 212 875-4685. Fax: 212 875-4573.
Email: nbpts@bankstreet.edu
site: www.bankstreet.edu/nbpts/
The UFT Teacher Center Professional Development Program
Lorraine Scorsone, Coordinator
48 East 21 St, 10th floor, New York, NY 10010
Telephone (212) 475-3737. Fax: (212) 475-9049.
Email: lscorsone@ufttc.org
What happens if I do not pass some part of the
exam?
Candidates may "bank" entries until they have successfully
passed each portion of the exam. In other words, successful
entries may be stored, or put in the bank and counted towards
the final score.
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What benefits are there for teachers who achieve
National Board Certification?
There are monetary as well as professional benefits to NBCTs.
For example, in New York City, National Board Certified Teachers
can qualify for a salary differential of approximately $3700
in lieu of 30 semester hours of approved credits of college
or university study.
In New York State, Board Certified teachers may receive annual
salary increments up to $5000 per year for the life of the certificate.
For further information, consult the New York State Education
Department website : nysed.gov/tcert/homepage.htm
NBCTs serve as mentor teachers, facilitators and forum leaders
in a variety of local, regional and national institutes.
What is the term of the certificate?
The National Board certificate is valid for a period of 10
years. After that time, candidates must re-apply to renew their
certificates.
When are applications due?
December 1, 2000. Applications are available June 1, 2000.
Completed portfolios are due by April 17, 2001. For further
details, consult the NBPTS website: nbpts.org
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To request an application, contact:
Donna M. Jones, Director
Bank Street College/NBPTS Regional Resource Center
610 West 112 Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10025
Telephone: 212 875-4685 Fax; 212 875-4573
email: nbpts@bankstreet.edu
site: www.bankstreet.edu/nbpts/
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