Supporting educators pursuing NBC.
The 2025-26
NYSED Albert Shanker Grant
application cycle is Currently Closed.
New Application Cycle 2026-2027 is
anticipated in late Spring.
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As of 2024, The NYS Albert Shanker grant for National Board Certification from NBPTS fully funds in the following order of priority:
• candidates seeking their first certification, or
• retake of one component or,
•Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for NBCTs​
Funding is limited!
Please read website carefully for more details, the process has changed.
Candidate Application Fee Reimbursement is open!
If you completed all 4 components in 2025--you may be eligible for your NYSED Shanker Grant Reimbursement if you paid for your first component. This is NOT contingent on your ACHIEVING! ​
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Follow directions on website
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District Reimbursement for supportive services has been suspended.
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Congratulations on
Achieving the Gold Standard in Education
Congratulations to the 60 new NBCTs in NY and 57
the NBCT who have Maintained their Certification.
NYS now has 2,456 NBCTs and we know that each of you will impact hundreds to thousands of students over your career. NBCTs are still less than 1% of our teachers. We have work to do!
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NBPTS will host TeamNBCT week from January 26-30, 2026which will be a great time to share celebrations and photos! 

NBPTS Homeroom: Homeroom is a new hub of sequenced resources designed to help you navigate your Board certification journey, whether you are just starting or have already completed components. You will see suggested timelines that will help you manage your time throughout your process.
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NBCNY's Featured Educator:
Colleen Napora's Why
My “why” as a teacher and facilitator of National BoardCertification is rooted in service—service to students, to educators, and to the profession I believe has the power to change lives and communities. 

Teaching is not a single moment in time; it is a lifelong journey of growth, reflection, and learning. My work is guided by the belief that when we invest in teachers at every stage, we strengthen schools and improve outcomes for students.
​In partnership with NYSUT, I am passionate about recruiting and inspiring the next generation of educators. Read more about Colleen's Why. ​
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Colleen Napora
Arlington CSD
Exceptional Needs Specialist
Get Involved in the NBCNY Network!
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Complete NBCNY Session Proposal to share your passion and expertise.
We look forward to helping you design and lead a
professional learning session for fellow educators.
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Consider presenting on NBC at your professional conference.
Email Annette for resources. aromano@nbcny.org
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Share Resources and provide candidate support.
NBCNY Applying for NBC in NYS
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Share NBCTs in the News.
Please share your NBCT and candidacy photos and stories by emailing us with the subject: NBCTs in the News.
We will link stories to our website and newsletter. aromano@nbcny.org
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NBCNY is an approved Sponsor of
NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) hours.
The National Board Council of New York (NBCNY) is an affiliate network of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
The National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards recognized NBCNY and 20 other National Board Networks that model excellence in support of the National Board’s mission
Regional Stories from the field
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This collection of stories demonstrates the impact NBCTs are having in each of the 7 NYS regions. Read to learn how NBCTs are contributing to the profession and their impact on colleagues and students.
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