MCEA’s Educator’s Non-Teacher National Certification Reimbursement for FY 2024-2025
In June, the MCEA Representative Assembly passed a budget for FY 2024-2025 that created a professional development grant to assist members that, are not eligible for NBCT in obtaining and maintaining National Certification in their field.
Total Funds available for FY 2024-2025: $5,000
Reimbursement Period: FY 2024-2025; (September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025)
Max reimbursement per member per FY: $100
Eligible members: Non-teacher MCEA members (see unit classification list in Appendix A of the MCEA – MCPS contract.)
Eligible Activities:
1. Any conference or professional learning opportunity for which a member received continuing education credits that can be applied towards obtaining or renewing a national certification; and
2. Any fees associated with applying for initial or renewal of national certification through the appropriate professional organization and/or governing body.
Instructions & Rules:
1. Submit requests electronically via this form. You must attach PDF copies of:
- Itemized receipt(s) AND
- For expenses incurred by participation at a conference or professional learning opportunity that includes the continuing education credits that can be applied towards obtaining or renewing a national certification if applicable, include supporting documentation from the organization.
2. Incomplete applications will not be processed and must be resubmitted.
3. Complete requests will be funded first come until funds are exhausted. The submission date is based on the date/time stamp by Google on the form; In the case of incomplete requests, eligible members must reapply and include their complete. documentation. The date of the resubmission will count as the date/time stamp.
4. All requests must be submitted with supporting documentation by September 15, 2025.
5. The MCEA Vice President will review complete submitted requests for approval on the last Friday of the month starting in September 2024. Members should submit their application two weeks before the review date.
I. September 27, 2024
II. October 25, 2024
III. November 25, 2024
IV. December 27, 2024
V. January 31, 2025
VI. February 28, 2025
VII. March 28, 2025
VIII. April 25, 2025
IX. May 30, 2025
X. June 27, 2025
XI. July 25, 2025
XII. August 29, 2025
6. An approval or denial will be sent to the personal email submitted on the form.
Payment:
- Payment will be made by Bill.com, not MCEA.
- It is strongly recommended to opt for electronic fund transfer.
- Bill.com will send an invitation to register within a week of when you are notified of approval. (Please check your junk mail)
- If you do not register with Bill.com and opt for an electronic transfer, Bill.com will send you a paper check. (Please do not mistake it for junk mail and throw it out.)
- Payment may take up to a month from when you create a Bill.com account. A paper check may take longer.
Appeal Process:
If you feel that your request for reimbursement has been erroneously denied, you may appeal the denial of your request. Appeals must be submitted via email directly to the MCEA Vice President within 30 days of their receipt of the denial of your request. Please include why you believe your request should be approved and attach any additional supporting documentation.