National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University

04/30/2026

As the National Board Resource Center (NBRC) at Illinois State University prepares to close, we want to sincerely thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support.

The NBRC at ISU website will be taken down as of June 30, 2026. ISBE will assume responsibility beginning July 1, 2026.

Until June 30, 2026, all questions can be directed to [email protected].

If you need assistance with payment-related matters, please contact the ISU Comptroller’s Office: 👉 https://comptroller.illinoisstate.edu/about/

After June 30, 2026, all other questions can be directed to [email protected].

In the coming weeks, our social media accounts will be deactivated. To stay informed about important updates, opportunities, and resources, we encourage you to sign up for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) weekly newsletter.

Moving forward, this will be the primary way information is shared.
👉 https://www.isbe.net/subscribe

Please consider sharing these resources with colleagues and others who may benefit.

Thank you again for your engagement and partnership.

The NBRC Team

01/26/2026

🌟Celebrating Team NBCT Week🌟

Illinois' Ranking‼️

6th: NCBTs with Active Certifications
6th: Total NBCTs
8th: NBCTs who maintained certification
8th: Newly Certified NBCTs

Chicago Public School District #299 ranks 3rd of all school districts for NBCTs ever certified in the United States✨️

Thank you for your dedication to your students!💕

🎉 Team NBCT Week is officially here! 🎉

From January 26–30, we’re celebrating Team NBCT, honoring the impact, leadership, and community of National Board Certified Teachers across the country.

All week long, you’ll see:
🎥 NBCT stories and Instagram takeovers
💬 Reflections on teaching, leadership, and student impact
💛 A community coming together to celebrate accomplished teaching

✨ The Team NBCT Week Toolkit is now available! ✨
The toolkit includes customizable graphics and ready-to-use resources to help you share your achievement, connect with fellow NBCTs, and celebrate all week long.

🔗 Get the toolkit and join the celebration:https://www.nbpts.org/connect/team-nbct/

Celebrate yourself. Share your story. Tag us.
Let’s show the world what it means to be Team NBCT.

07/15/2025

Important Application Update‼️

Illinois Educators: Due to delays, The First-Time Candidate $1,900 Subsidy Application will open at a later date that is to be determined.

07/09/2025

📢SHOUT-OUT to Nicole Cannon, NBCT with Chicago Public Schools! ✨️

07/04/2025

06/26/2025

Thank you Illinois Resource Center! 🌞🗓

06/19/2025

💚💛❤️ A day to reflect on our history, to be part of progress, and build a better world than it was yesterday ❤️💛💚

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and commit to continuing the fight for inclusivity, equity, and the common good.

06/04/2025

📢SHOUT-OUT to Aryin Bell, NBCT!!✨️

05/29/2025

Stay safe out there this summer ☀️

With summer about to heat up, just a few safety reminders, Safe Redbirds! Whether you’re on campus this summer or soaking up the sun elsewhere, don’t forget these sunny-day essentials:
🧴 Wear sunscreen (SPF 30+!)
💧 Stay hydrated—bring that water bottle!
🕶️ Protect your eyes with sunglasses
🧢 Throw on a hat for extra sun protection
🚩 Hot temps + outdoor activity = higher risk of heat exhaustion. Know the signs!

05/29/2025

Illinois Educators 📢 Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2nd 🗓to submit your First-Time Candidate Subsidy Application! This subsidy covers the $1,900 component fees for National Board Certification with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ‼️

05/28/2025

Ready to make a difference in education? Join ISBE and the Illinois Principals Association June 22-23 at the I-Grow Summit as we dive deeper into issues of diversity and inclusion. Don’t miss out — reserve your spot now! https://okt.to/PAzy57 https://okt.to/QB2lCM.

05/24/2025

Registration for the 2025 - 2026 cycle is now open! 😱 Be sure to mark your calendars for August 2nd, 2025 to submit your First-Time Candidate $1,900 Subsidy Application on our website‼️

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