1. ORIENTATION WORKSHOP SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT May 29, 2013 Laura Cheney Dessie Olson Welcome! NATIONAL BOARD CANDIDATES 2013-2014 Cohort

2. Managing Your Candidacy

3. 1. Register with NBPTS Log on to www.nbpts.orgwww.nbpts.org Click on “Candidate Center” Click “Eligibility and Application” Read “Guide to National Board Certification” PDF Policies and procedures Apply online - $65 non refundable application fee Record the ID number assigned to you Your “My Profile” will have all deadlines and fee information E-mail Dessie Olson at dessie.olson@slcschools.org to let her know of your official candidacy, candidate #, & certification area.dessie.olson@slcschools.org

4. Managing Your Candidacy 2. Apply for possible USOE NB subsidy at http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/National-Board-Certification/NB-New-Scholarship- Application.aspx http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/National-Board-Certification/NB-New-Scholarship- Application.aspx Fill out the application and return to Linda Alder’s office asap If a subsidy is awarded, it will not be applied to your account until you register and pay the $500 non-refundable fee. 3. Apply for scholarship through NBPTS “Fees and Financial Support” information is available through the “Eligibility and Application” link under “National Board Candidates” Select “Scholarship” 4. Pay $500 nonrefundable initial assessment fee Before September workshop if you want your sub to be paid by district Scholarships and state subsidies are not applied until this fee is paid

5. Managing Your Candidacy 5. “The Box” Eligibility Verification Packet - submit asap or check for deadline on “My Profile”. Check for accuracy of materials sent 6. Check your profile status regularly Access your “My Profile” account through NBPTS homepage Explore all tabs under “Candidate Center” Keep track of fees, forms, deadlines, etc. Check for updates and messages Make updates to your personal information, special considerations View your scores (fall of 2014)

6. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 National Board Workshops 2013-2014

7. NBPTS Help Any concerns regarding official questions about National Board Certification, contact NBPTS  www.nbpts.orgwww.nbpts.org  180022TEACH (1-800-228-3224) or 1-888-780-7805  Email through your “My Profile” account.  Have your candidate ID# ready

8. Summer Checklist SLCSD National Board Website: http://www.slcschools.org/departments/professional- development/NationalBoardCandidates.php Thank You and Have a Great Summer!