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Ms. Fields from San Francisco, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Maintaining National Board Certification

I need funds to pay the costs to maintain my National Board Certification.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fields's classroom raised $778

This project is fully funded

My Project

Ten years ago I began the process of become National Board Certified. It was extremely costly and time consuming, but I knew the benefits to my students would be significant. After 2 years I was able to be come a NBCT.

Being an NBCT signifies a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the best teaching practices.

Renewing my National Board Certification is not only a personal and professional achievement, but it also directly benefits my students. As a NBCT, I am better equipped to meet their individual needs and provide a more engaging and effective learning experience. Your support will ultimately benefit the entire classroom and school community.

National Board Certification benefits students by providing them with access to highly skilled, dedicated, and reflective teacher. NBCT uses advanced teaching strategies, tailors instruction to their students' individual needs, and creates a positive and engaging learning environment, ultimately leading to improved student achievement.

Ms. Fields Sherman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Board Certification - Portfolio Submission Fee - Maintenance of Certification • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards $495.00 1 $495.00
National Board Certification - Maintenance of Certification - Registration Fee • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards $75.00 1 $75.00

Materials cost

$570.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.60

Total project goal

$777.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$777.31

3 Donors

-$775.54

Donations toward project cost

-$660.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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