Educator Certification
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Announcements
National Board Teachers and School Counselors: As many of you know, the General Assembly approved a budget for FY2010 that cut the Illinois State Board of Education’s budget by $442 million. The Illinois National Board Program was decreased from $11,485,000 to $5,700,000.
Due to this decrease in funding, new legislation that passed in October of 2008 and pending administrative rules, ISBE will not post any forms until mid-to-late January. Those seeking to apply for stipends should continue to check the ISBE website for further updates at http://www.isbe.net/profprep/nbpts.htm.
FY 09 Spring Funding
Currently there is no funding available for Take One, Retakes or NBCT Renewals. Please continue to visit this website for updates.
Illinois National Board Support
Illinois is pleased to announce that the Illinois State Board of Education has renewed the contractual agreements for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Program for 2009-2010. The contractors are the National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University (NBRC) directed by Dr. Lynn Gaddis, NBCT and the Iroquois/Kankakee Regional Office of Education (I-KAN) directed by Vicki Hensley, Assistant Regional Superintendent. The work of both partners is aligned to deliver services to support National Board Certified Teachers and candidates in targeted schools. Click on the following link to view the structure of the Illinois NBPTS program: Structure of Illinois' NBPTS program. 
Educators seeking information on Illinois NBPTS candidacy support or NBCT Mentoring/Professional Development support should visit the following websites for updates:
Candidate Support
- National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University (NBRC)
- Chicago Public Schools
nbcinfo@cps.k12.il.us - Chicago Teachers’ Union NTL
LynnCherkasky-Davis@ctulocal1.com
NBCT Mentoring/Professional Development Support
Illinois National Board Certification Information
In May 2000, the State Board of Education began issuing Illinois Master Certificates valid for 10 years and renewal thereafter every 10 years by complying with Section 25.832 of the 23 Illinois Administrative Code, Validity and Renewal of Master Certificates .
IIllinois state appropriations provide an annual $3,000 stipend for National Board Certified Teachers who hold the Illinois Master Certificate as defined by statute – Illinois Teaching Excellence Program - Public Act 095-0996. In addition, NBCTs are eligible to receive incentives for providing professional development or mentoring to new or experienced teachers. NBCTs should review the statute for details.
Forms
— Will not be posted until mid-to-late January, 2010.
Resources for Illinois Candidates and NBCTs
Important Links
- National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University (08/08)
- IKAN Illinois National Board Professional Preparation and Support System (02/08)
- Structure of Illinois' NBPTS Program (09/08)
- 2009 Guide to National Board Certification (02/09)
- School District (RCDT) Codes
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Certificate Areas
NBPTS
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Home Page
- National Board Certification Areas
- National Board Scholarship Program
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Candidate Information
Legislation
- Illinois Teaching Excellence Program - Section 21-27
- Illinois Administrative Rules: Section 25.444
- Proposed IIllinois Administrative Rules: Section 25.444
- Alternative Route to Administrative Certification for NBCTs (105 ILCS 5/2-53a: Section 21-5e)
(Updated
2009)