Jump Start to National Board

MNEA National Board Jump Start is a comprehensive seminar designed to provide National Board candidates important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification - all in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment.This workshop is for first-time, returning, and advanced candidates who plan to submit any components of National Board Certification in the 2025-2026 school year. Find out more about National Board Certification at https://www.nbpts.org.

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Grants available for Missouri educators seeking National Board Certification

In 2022, with funding from the Kauffman Foundation, DESE was able to distribute grants to educators seeking National Board Certification. There are enough funds remaining for DESE to distribute additional National Board Grants in 2025. At MNEA's 2025 Jump Start, participants will have the first opportunity to apply for the remaining grants. Below is what the grant covers. Be sure to register for Jump Start below to be a part of the initial application pool for these remaining grants.

The total grant award is $2,200 and will include the following:

• Participation in the Jump Start Program (provided in July each summer) prior to beginning the process ($200 towards the Jump Start Program--will be reimbursed for Jump Start)
• The cost of two of four NBCT components ($1,000)
• Services of a Professional Learning Facilitator ($1,000)<_o3a_p>