National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
The subsidy window is now open.
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.
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.
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 candidates that are interested in the NBPTS Assessment Center Tutorial, click here
Here are directions to find the tutorial :- Go to http://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.
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| 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 to complete the subsidy application. Click here for the Subsidy Application. | -->
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. |
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