There are two National Board Certification programs governed by Maine State Statute (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A):For teachers who have not yet achieved National Board Certification, a scholarship program exists to provide funds to help defray certification costs. For teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification, there is a salary supplement program. Scholarship Funds for Teachers: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards CertificationThe National Board Certification Scholarship Fund was established by State law (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A) to encourage teachers to apply to and enroll in the certification program offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization. For further details, please visit the Maine DOE webpage about the National Board Certification Scholarship. For further details, please visit the Maine DOE webpage, National Board Certification Salary Supplements.