National Board Certified Educator Fellowship '26

The National Board Certified Educator Fellowship is a two-year cohort for experienced, culturally relevant teachers interested in rigorous learnings to grow in their craft and impact by pursuing National Board Certification. In community with like-valued educators, participants will enrich their leadership impact to accelerate change in their classroom and, ultimately, the positive change needed within their school communities. Coaching and workshops to deepen their knowledge of content and pedagogy will be led by a National Board-Certified educator.

Fellows will use the knowledge gleaned to support submission of a high-quality National Board Certification portfolio. The TeachMichigan definition of a high impact teacher linked below is a critical tool utilized in the selection process and programming. Please click to view and refer back to the definition as needed.

As a candidate for the NBC fellowship, you may also wish to review the Five Core Propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. At least 4 years teacher of record in a classroom Holds a current Standard or Professional Certificate Receives recommendation from current supervisor (for all classroom-based roles, this should be your principal) Teaching in a partner district/school OR Teach For America Corps Member alums (do not need to be currently teaching in a partner district/school) All educators should be prepared to enter certification information when completing their application. aspx).

For educators applying who are certified outside of Michigan, please provide a PDF copy of your current licensure. This can be a screenshot from the state licensing website At least $35,000 in financial awards provided over 3 yearsYear 1: $5,000 Signing Bonus, $5,000 Completion Bonus Year 2: $10,000 Completion Bonus Year 3: $15,000 Completion Bonus Group and/or individual coaching Cohort workshops at least 4x per year Opportunity to attend Experiential Learning Visits inside and outside of Michigan AI Content: While AI-generated content can be a valuable tool for inspiration and assistance, it is essential to acknowledge its limitations in the context of TeachMichigan applications. Your application is an opportunity to showcase your unique voice, experiences, and perspectives.

Our application review process includes screening for AI-generated content, which may compromise the authenticity of your application. Thank you for understanding the importance of maintaining the integrity of the application process. org.