National Board Certification
The subsidy application window is open.
There are a limited number of fee subsidies** available, which will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, to eligible New Mexico candidates.
National Board Certification, offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), recognizes highly accomplished teaching that occurs in schools throughout the country. National Board Certification is a demonstration of expert teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards and is a voluntary process. While recognized in many states, does not take the place of state licensure requirements.
Funding Available for First-time Candidates
The New Mexico Public Education Department will utilize NBPTS Candidate Subsidy funds to support candidates at 50% of the certification fee. Candidates are responsible for submitting the unsubsidized portion of the fee. Candidates must meet NBPTS eligibility guidelines and New Mexico requirements.
Deadline to Apply: March 15 – December 31, 2010 or until all allocations have been expended, whichever comes first. Applications postmarked after December 31, 2010 will NOT be eligible for Subsidy funds.
Funding for Retake Candidates
New Mexico does not provide funding for retake candidates.
National Board Fee Subsidies
New Mexico is pleased to announce that funding is available to help offset the cost of the assessment fee. This funding is provided by the U.S. Congress through a grant with the U.S. Department of Education, and depends upon the availability of those funds.
There is a limited number of fee subsidies** available and they will be awarded, on a first come, first served basis, to eligible New Mexico candidates. In order to be eligible you must meet requirements established by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and complete the New Mexico NBPTS Subsidy Application Process shown below.
For more information, view the NBPTS Assessment Center Tutorial
Here are directions to find the tutorial from the homepage:
- Go to nbpts.org
- Click on “For Candidates”
- Click on the drop down box “Assessment Center”
- Click on the “Prepare for your appointment” and scroll down to the Assessment Center Tutorial.
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go to www.nbpts.org to learn about the eligibility requirements for NBPTS. Also take the time to review other information about NBPTS Certification and the Portfolio to understand what is involved in this rigorous assessment process. | Apply for National Board Certification through the NBPTS. | Pay the required application fee ($65) and the materials fee ($500) directly to the NBPTS at the time of application. | Receive and note in your records an NBPTS Candidate ID number. | To Apply for a New Mexico subsidy you will need the NBPTS candidate ID number and must have paid the $65 application fee and the $500 nonrefundable materials fee to complete the subsidy application. View the Subsidy Application. |
Support
For questions about the New Mexico NBPTS Subsidy Application Process, contact Ms. Yolanda Valencia, Program Administrator, at yolanda.valencia@state.nm.us
**Subsidies are a one time only award and are currently offered to first time candidates only. Advanced candidates are currently not eligible.
Supported by the Educator Quality Division at the New Mexico Public Education Department