National Board Certification for Teachers

The Louisiana Initiative


Recognizing the value of having highly qualified teachers and the strong connection between teacher qualifications and student achievement, the Louisiana Initiative project provides fee assistance for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification for qualified candidates.

How does the program work?

The Louisiana Initiative is responsible for the following

  • Selecting qualified teachers to pursue National Board Certification (NBC); and
  • Providing fee support to first-time candidates.


Click on the link below to complete the online application.  All applications must be submitted by August 1, 2011, to be considered.

2011 NBC Application