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CMS provides all CMS teachers, media specialists, and school counselors an opportunity for continued support throughout the National Board Certification process. The CMS National Board Support Program offers ongoing support, encouragement, and feedback from the moment of application for National Board candidacy throughout the entire process. We encourage all of you to make our support program part of your National Board Certification process.
The National Board Support Staff includes approximately 30 part-time NBCTs. This Support Program provides a number of key components. Specific information will be sent to all candidates as plans are finalized each year. Support Program information is also advertised periodically in the weekly Direct-to-Teacher email. Interested potential candidates should read the information on this site to learn about National Board Certification and then contact us with any questions.
Support Program Components:
Annual NBCT Celebration: celebrates all new and renewed NBCTs
Office Hours: offer consultative support
Recruitment Team: conducts Information Sessions for prospective candidates
Reading Program: provides individual feedback on candidate writing
Mentor Program: provides candidates with 1:1 intentional support
School-Based Cohorts: leads candidates in a school-based setting
Renewal Program: offers support group and professional reading for NBCTs renewing their National Board Certification
Study Groups: offer small-group virtual interactions led by trained NBCT Facilitators
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.
Do you know someone who would make a great National Board Candidate? Send them this LINK for more information.