Through Arizona’s Master Teacher Program, funding assistance is available for Arizona teachers who wish to pursue National Board Certification. For the 2018-2019 cycle of National Board Certification, funding assistance is available for first time and continuing candidates. Educators interested in applying for the Arizona K12 Center’s funding assistance must meet the requirements set forth by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (i.e., hold a bachelor’s degree, completed three full years of teaching/counseling experience, possess a valid state teaching/counseling license for that period of time, etc.). Click here to connect with NBPTS for more information.
Funding assistance applications will be accepted during the funding assistance window listed below, and all applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding decisions will be made within 30 days of application submission during these windows:
Continuing Candidate Window: May 1 - November 9, 2018
- Priority Window: May 1 - July 1, 2018
New Candidate Window: July 1 – November 9, 2018
Renewal Candidate Window: September 15 - November 9, 2018
Retake Candidate Window: December 3, 2018- January 7, 2019
In addition to meeting NBPTS qualifying criteria, educators interested in applying for funding assistance should meet the additional criteria below that aligns to their funding application level.
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Pursuing National Board Certification is an experience like no other. While rigorous, it is one that brings great rewards. Please contact us at info@azk12.org should you have any questions about the funding assistance application process. The Arizona K12 Center looks forward to supporting you on your journey towards National Board Certification!