Our 25-26 National Board support launches on 9/13/2025!
North Carolina provides three substitute days for state-funded candidates seeking initial National Board Certification. These days are only available for initial candidates. They are not available for retake or renewal candidates. There are a total of three days provided by the state over the initial certification period. There are not three days provided each year. In order to qualify for these substitute days, the candidate must meet the qualifications for the state loan, whether or not the candidate applied for the loan. Visit the DPI National Board Certification Page for more information about qualification requirements for loan funding and/or substitute days.
Carefully review the substitute funding instructions if you need to apply for substitute funding. Allow at least 30 days for processing of your substitute funding application.
Email Christina Roth at christina.roth@cms.k12.nc.us if you have questions or desire additional information about National Board Certification and the CMS National Board Support Program.
We regret that we cannot provide support to National Board candidates who are not CMS employees.
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