Teachers are eligible to apply for National Board Certification if they hold a baccalaureate degree, and have taught for a minimum of three years under a valid teaching certificate or license.
Candidates undertake the process with the assistance of a support network across the state.
Priority will be given to ensure that two candidates from each of the ten State Board geographic districts are subsidized. If a Board district does not have two candidates, its allocation will become available as one of the at large slots. Applications accepted until all funds are encumbered, or until December 1, 1999. New Certification Applications are Available New certification applications are now available from the Certification and Teacher Education Team for renewal, substitute, emergency substitute, vocational and out of state. The new applications have updated conduct questions, degree, and renewal information.