Simple! To make you a stronger teacher. Additionally, in the state of Texas, registered NBCTs will earn the Recognized level allotment of TIA money just by having their certification. (Teachers must stay in an 087 role, student-facing staff, to continue to earn their allotment.)
No, NBC cannot replace state mandated teacher certification. You must be a certified teacher in Texas to receive National Board Certification.
Each of the 4 components costs $495 to submit. Additionally, teachers must pay $75 a year while they're in pursuit of their certification.
If you need to resubmit a component due to a low score, you will not be reimbursed for the additional submission.
Yes! Once you certify you get your invested money back. Once teachers certify, they will receive the $1,900 they invested in the 4 components back, AND begin receiving their allotment. Again, they must stay in those 087, student-facing staff, roles.
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Testing for Component 1 is in the Spring.
Submissions for Components 2-4 are in the Spring.
The long wait for score release is from May to December. If you certify, you must be added to the NBC registry.
If you pass all 4 components in December, you will be eligible to receive your refund and allotment by September 1 of the following year.
