Arkansas Candidate Support Program for National Board Certification

Act 1060 of 2001 as amended by Act 1803 of 2003 authorizes and funds the Arkansas Department of Education to provide a support program for teachers who wish to become National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) by paying the initial application fee for a candidate to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and in other ways. Current Rules and Regulations amplify Act 1060.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is National Board Teacher Certification?
• What is expected of candidates for National Board Certification?
• Is there a bonus for National Board Certified Teachers in Arkansas?
• What is the cost of National Board candidacy?
• How does a candidate apply for Full State Funding?
• Who is eligible to apply for Full State Funding for the NBCT application fee?
• What is First-Time Candidate Subsidy Funding, and how is it different from Full State NBCT Funding?
• What is Retake Candidate Subsidy Funding?
• Is National Board Certification renewable?
• Whom do I contact for information?