Jane Elgin, first grade teacher at Harper Elementary School, was notified recently that she is one of the recipients of the Indiana Department of Education scholarships for National Board Teacher Certification.
This is a first-time-ever grant that is being awarded as a scholarship or mentor stipend to assist teachers who are working to become National Board Certified or current National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) who are willing to mentor teachers going through the process.
Elgin is receiving the scholarship so that she can attain this certification over the next two years.
Benefits of taking part in the program include:
- Assisting teachers in realizing their potential in the classroom and school wide
- Professionalizing teachers within the district who are primed for leadership
- Distinguishing teachers within the district who have met the highest standards as accomplished and effective
- Creating strong, professional school communities where teacher leadership, learning and collaboration are strongholds
- Elevating the number of NBCTs within districts, thus increasing the overall number statewide
- Joining a network of teachers, along with current initiatives within the state, to increase Indiana’s numbers of NBCTs
