Delaware

Delaware Candidate Financial Support

Delaware is pleased to announce that funding is available to help offset the cost of the assessment fee. This funding is made possible through a Federal Subsidy grant from the United States Department of Education and the Delaware General Assembly. Please read the information below for specific details, deadlines and contact information.

Funding Available - First-Time Candidates State Funding
Due to deep cuts required from all state agencies during the current economic downturn, the Delaware General Assembly did no reauthorize funding for loans for first-time 2008 – 2009 candidates.

Funding Available - First-Time Candidates Federal Funding
Delaware is using its Federal funding for retake candidates.

Funding Available Retake Candidates
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) will use NBPTS Candidate Subsidy funds for retake assessment fees for qualified applicants. To be eligible for a DDOE subsidy, candidates must meet NBPTS eligibility guidelines as well as DDOE requirements.  The Department of Education will establish an application deadline based on the 2008 score release and will contact eligible candidates about the application process and timeline.

Several organizations provide scholarship support to candidates pursuing National Board Certification. For more information, visit the Scholarship page.

•  The Delaware licensure system recognizes National Board Certification status with a special license category, “Advanced License,” which provides full reciprocity to National Board Certification holders from other states, and grants Delaware license renewal upon National Board Certification renewal.
• The Delaware General Assembly maintained as part of the Professional Accountability legislation, a 12 percent salary incentive for NBCTs as part of the state’s portion of their salary per year. NBCTs who accept administrative positions as building-level administrators or district-level instructional supervisors continue to receive their salary supplement. In addition, the State Board of Education continues to grant licensure to teachers from out of state.
   

Please click here for a list of school districts in this state that offer support and/or incentives for candidates and National Board Certified Teachers.  It is possible that your school district or local businesses offers support not included in the above link.   Check with your school, your school district’s Web site or your state program administrator for more information.

If you are aware of local incentives supporting National Board Certification in your school district please Contact Us.  Include complete contact details so that we can reach you to verify the information.