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FCPS expands supports and fee incentives for National Board candidates; district reports growth in NBCTs
Summary
FCPS staff reported 204 existing National Board Certified Teachers (anticipating up to 250 this year), described fee‑incentive support (FCPS pays one‑third; state pays two‑thirds) and outlined jump‑start and launch programs to support candidate success, noting the program currently runs on grants.
FCPS staff presenting on professional learning described an expanding National Board Certification (NBC) effort and local supports for candidates. Staff reported 204 NBCTs with projections up to 250 this year and said candidate pools have grown since 2022 (a candidate peak near 242). They described a combination of jump‑start sessions, launch programming running August–May, monthly candidate meetings, mentoring and retake supports, and institution partnerships.
Staff explained fee‑incentive supports and eligibility layers: the National Board standards form one eligibility layer and the state sets the second layer; financial support typically arrives in late November after state approval, and FCPS covers one‑third of the fee while the state covers two‑thirds. "FCPS pays 0.333 of that bridal, and then the state pays 0.667 of that bill," a presenter said, and candidates who do not complete the process must remit payment as described in state guidance. Staff said candidate supports currently rely on grant funding.
