Overview of Process for Florida Retake Candidates

2005-2006 Candidate Cycle

FL Retake Guidelines

Federal subsidy funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis (based on the date a candidate submits their retake app)

Only candidates who have not previously received federal funding are eligible to receive an allocation

Allocations will be made in the amount of $350 per candidate (The cost for each retake entry/exercise is $350)

Funding is limited and no more allocations will be granted once all funds are expended, regardless if the deadline has passed or not.

FL Retake Process

1. NBPTS will create a report that identifies, in application submission order, the FL retake candidates who have not previously received federal funding.

2. NBPTS/FL DOE will use this report to create weekly transmittal memos that will be forwarded for processing.

3. IMPORTANT: Allocations will be awarded until either all FL federal subsidy funds have been expended or until January 13, 2006, whichever comes first.

Things To Do

DHETP Contacts: • Disseminate information to candidatesFL DOE:• Update information on all state –produced

materials (including DOE Web site)NBPTS:• Update FL retake information on NBPTS

Web site

Things To Keep In Mind

• FL/DOE will send the first transmittal memo for processing on Wednesday, November 23. After that, transmittal memos will be sent for processing twice a week.

• Eligible candidates should allow 7-14 days between the time they submit their retake application and the time the allocation is reflected on their account

Things To Keep In Mind, cont.

• Candidates will be responsible for making payments directly to NBPTS for any entry/exercise they wish to retake above and beyond what is funded with federal subsidy

• Retake materials (for those candidates who are retaking portfolio entries) will not be shipped until full fee payment has been paid

Highlights!

• No more checks mailed to the DOE!• Retake application batches will be processed bi-

weekly, so candidates should receive their materials much more expeditiously than in years past!

• Requires no extra action or request from the candidate! NBPTS will let the DOE know who has submitted a retake app and who is eligible!

• Process is streamlined!

Questions?