First Steps & FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you intend to be a NB candidate for the 24-25 school year, complete the following by 9/09/2024:
Join the Schoology group NBC4-PB3M-BC442 (turn on alerts/notifications)
Attend an interest session
Review slide entire presentation
Review the NBPTS site
SMCPS NB Interest (virtual) Session on April 29 at 5pm.
Missed the interest session?
Try attending one of the sessions listed below:
5/2 - 3pm-4pm, in-person session at GMHS
5/13 - 3pm-4pm, in-person session at GWCES
5/14 - 11am-12noon, Virtual session (link here)
6/5 - 2:15pm-3:15pm, In-person session at SRMS
6/6 - 3:45pm, Virtual session
6/11 - 9am, IRT-Specific session
More information can be found on the FAQ page.
WL_Candidates_Prerequisite_FAQ.pdfWorld Language Candidate FAQs
MSDE Waiver (Third Party Payer process)