SBE: Sole Source - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking to award a sole source contract to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for the administration of candidate component fees and educator incentives pursuant to the Illinois Teaching Excellence Program. The program aims to improve instruction and student performance by providing monetary assistance and incentives to qualified educators. The contract will be for a period of one year, with an estimated annual cost of $1 million. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is the sole entity authorized to administer National Board Certification and related certification services. • The contract will include the administration and processing of National Board Certification candidate component fees • Certification-related services required for National Board candidacy and certification • Secure systems for candidate registration, payment processing, verification, and reporting • Coordination with ISBE to support educator incentives and reimbursements required under statute • Compliance with National Board certification standards, timelines, and eligibility requirements • Data reporting related to candidate participation and certification status to support state oversight