You may have heard some conversations about a new proviso being introduced this year. It is important to understand what that means for you if you are a current NBCT or a teacher who is interested in pursuing that certification. The information below is provided as a guide. As new information becomes available, we will continue to update our National Board Overview and FAQ page.
Based on the current proviso,
there is no limit to the length of time an NBCT
may receive the salary supplement.
there is no limit to the length of time an NBCT
may receive the salary supplement.
Current NBCTs
You are eligible to receive the National Board supplement based on the following criteria. Please note that your supplement is based on the date on which you initially applied for National Board certification. You fall into one of the following groups:
Group 1:
Made an initial application to NBPTS prior to July 1, 2010
Eligible for the supplement at the $7500 level for the length of their national ten-
year [Renewal] certificate(s)
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national five-
year [MOC] certificate(s)
Group 2:
Made an initial application to NBPTS between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2018
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national
certificate(s) (certificates could be five or ten years depending on whether the NBCT
completed the ten Entry or four Component process and Renewal or MOC)
Group 3:
Made an initial application to NBPTS between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2021,
and certified in fall 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the remainder of their national
certificate (all certificates will be five years in length)
SCDE will not provide payment for past years in which they were not eligible for the
supplement (FY19, FY20, FY21)
Can complete the MOC process and continue to receive the supplement at the
$5000 level
Group 4:
Made an initial application after July 1, 2021
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national
certificate(s)
Group 1:
Made an initial application to NBPTS prior to July 1, 2010
Eligible for the supplement at the $7500 level for the length of their national ten-
year [Renewal] certificate(s)
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national five-
year [MOC] certificate(s)
Group 2:
Made an initial application to NBPTS between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2018
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national
certificate(s) (certificates could be five or ten years depending on whether the NBCT
completed the ten Entry or four Component process and Renewal or MOC)
Group 3:
Made an initial application to NBPTS between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2021,
and certified in fall 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the remainder of their national
certificate (all certificates will be five years in length)
SCDE will not provide payment for past years in which they were not eligible for the
supplement (FY19, FY20, FY21)
Can complete the MOC process and continue to receive the supplement at the
$5000 level
Group 4:
Made an initial application after July 1, 2021
Eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of their national
certificate(s)
Teachers Wishing to Pursue National Board Certification
Under this proviso, you are eligible for the supplement at the $5000 level for the length of the national certificate.
Important Reminders
To be eligible for the supplement, NBCTs must:
maintain their national certificate
be employed in a supplement eligible position (non-administrative, school-based
position)
be employed full-time (the supplement is pro-rated for part-time positions)
A proviso is an annual legislation.
maintain their national certificate
be employed in a supplement eligible position (non-administrative, school-based
position)
be employed full-time (the supplement is pro-rated for part-time positions)
A proviso is an annual legislation.
How Can I Learn More?
CERRA is offering free webinars for teachers interested in National Board certification and for current NBCTs who need to learn more about Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Visit https://www.cerra.org/candidate-support-workshops.html to register for one of the free sessions. More support workshops and options will be added in the coming weeks.
