Principals: Time Sensitive National Board Certification Application

Iowa is one of 19 states that have been selected by the Southern Education Regional Board (SREB) to field test the process that will eventually result in National Board Certification for Principals (NBTPS). To view the NBTPS resource guide, click here. Iowa will have 20 "slots" allotted the 600 applicants that they will admit to the program. Those principals who are fortunate enough to be selected will be able to participate at no cost and if successful, will be given NBPTS certified status.

Tight timeline
Interested principals have until August 31, 2010 to submit their initial intent to apply. After applying, principals will be given information on next steps by SREB and will be notified by September 15 if they have been chosen. A principal FAQ has been developed by SREB and is also attached here.

Criteria for eligibility

• BA degree
• Three years of experience
• Possesses a valid state license

Note:Having received national or state awards is not a pre-requisite for consideration, nor is having been an NBC certified teacher. They're looking for a representative sample of principals.

Process for applying
If interested, visit the to the SREB web site at http://www.sreb.org/ to indicate initial interest. You will be asked to complete a seven-item demographic fact sheet. SREB will notify selected principals after the application process closes at the end of August. Iowa has a targeted demographic profile which will form the basis for their selection. To view the demographic profile, click here.

Click here for PowerPoint presentation covering the field test process. There will be an emphasis on performance assessments of real tasks, not simulations or research papers. The entire pilot lasts 18 months.

The SREB encourages all Heartland area principals to apply.