Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Candidate
1. Go to www.nbpts.org.
2. Click on Becoming a Candidate.
3. Read the different sections for information purposes.
4. Complete the process in Apply Now.
5. Pay the $565. This fee must be paid before November 15, 2012 to receive financial assistance from the Initiative.
6. Go to www.wnbci.org.
7. At www.wnbci.org, go to the Workshop tab and note the dates for the upcoming workshops. Attendance at the workshops is optional, but highly recommended.
8. Register for the Running Start Workshop of your choice. Stay online until your letter of confirmation comes up. Download and keep this letter and follow the instructions for preparation for the RS workshop. The Candidate is responsible for transportation to and from the workshop and evening meals. The Initiative will require double occupancy- two National Board candidates- for approved overnight stays. Select meals during workshops will also be provided.
9. Make your room reservation for Workshops. When you call the hotel ask for the Ellbogen block of rooms. The hotel information is given with the workshop information. Double occupancy is required. Please provide your personal credit card number to the hotel.The Initiative requires this because we do pay for the room, but cannot pay for incidentals like phone calls, movies or room service. Please note that if you cannot attend the workshop, you are responsible for cancelling the room reservation. The Initiative cannot pay for “no shows.” The Initiative will only pay half of the block room rate for each candidate, should a candidate opt for a single room they will be responsible for the remaining amount.
10. Sign the Candidate Support Fees Policy/Take One! Support Fees Policy and submit it to Tiffany White before November 15th. If you have any questions regarding the policy, talk to Mary Garland or Rae Lynn Job BEFORE you sign it.
11. Please read the Candidate Support Provider/Candidate Agreement to fully understand the working relationship you may have with the Initiative’s Candidate Support Providers (CSP’s). CSP’s will provide assistance, but there are ethical boundaries that must be adhered to.
12. In the event that you are unable to complete all the stated assessment requirements, you have the option to formally withdraw through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards prior to the submission of any portfolio entries and/or assessment center exercises. Withdrawal must be completed within the timelines set by the National Board. A timely withdrawal will relieve you of your responsibilities to the Initiative. However, should you not undertake a timely withdrawal or complete all assessment requirements and your status is therefore reported by the National Board as “Incomplete” or “No Attempt”, reimbursement in the amount of $1,000 to the Wyoming National Board Certification Initiative will be required.
13. Congratulations!! You are now a NBC Candidate and we welcome you aboard. If you have any questions or requests, please contact Rae Lynn Job at rjob@wyoming.com or Tiffany White at tdwhite22@gmail.com.
14. The Initiative is committed to providing access to both financial and technical assistance to all candidates in a fair and equitable manner. Our goal is candidate success and we partner with candidates to achieve that goal. To maximize this partnership, the Initiative asks candidates to be aware of the responsibilities and policies found in this guide.