Awareness
These resources promote awareness about board certification for various stakeholders. Presentations should be modified for the audience and geared from 30 min. to 11/2 hrs. Feel free to revise materials to meet the needs of your context. We have learned that following up with educators increases recruitment.
Presentations & Resources
Albert Shanker Grant?
Albert Shanker Grant Program
2021-2022 Candidate Application Period Is Open
Starting on July 9, 2021, the New York State Education Department will accept applications for the 2021-2022 Albert Shanker Grant program. Applications will continue to be accepted through February 28, 2022 or until all funds are exhausted, whichever is first.
Information listed in Candidate Application Section Below
Grant Information
The Albert Shanker grant was established to defray the costs of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)* certification to eligible New York State public school teachers. The New York State Education Department through the Albert Shanker Grant makes funding available to support eligible New York State public school teachers seeking their first National Board Certification.
National Board's options to support candidates during the COVID -19 pandemic may be found by clicking the link: https://www.nbpts.org/covid-19/2020-2021/
National Board Certification is composed of four components. All components must be attempted within a three year period. For information regarding National Board Certification
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Candidates for the Albert Shanker Grant must first complete the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Candidate application online
. Candidates must also pay the annual NBPTS registration fee and register and pay for the first component.
Once the NBPTS application has been completed, candidates must apply online for the Albert Shanker grant through NYSED . Please see the Candidate Application section below.
If a candidate is found eligible for and awarded the Albert Shanker Grant, the New York State Education Department will fund the cost of the remaining three components to National Board.
***Note National Board is revising their coupon payment process for awarded candidates. During this time all awarded candidates may download and work on any and all components without concern about coupon payments due. Once National Board revamps their payment process, they will notify all candidates of the new payment process to collect payment. The Albert Shanker funding continues to support the National Board certification process for awarded candidates.
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