Funds assist National Board candidates with fee

Teachers pursuing National Board Certification may apply for subsidies of $500 to $1,000 while funds last. The subsidies help to cover the NBC application fee.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Candidate Subsidy Program helps financially offset a portion of the application fee for teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification. Subsidies will be awarded to eligible NBC candidates while funds last. Funds are provided by the U.S. Congress and allocated to states.

An application may be downloaded from the South Dakota Department of Education’s Web site at http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/NationalBoard/index.asp.  Click on “Subsidy Application” under “Forms.” Completed applications must be postmarked by Oct. 31, 2007.

Further details are included on the application. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Lanette Johnston, South Dakota Department of Education, at (605) 773-8415 or lanette.johnston@state.sd.us.