Workshops & Events 2026
Starting Soon and only offered once a year!
Next Steps For NBCTs:
Professional Learning Facilitator Training
These live virtual sessions will provide helpful knowledge and skills to those seeking to support educators in professional learning and pursuit of the National Board Certification process. The sessions are interactive and outside reading is required. All materials will be provided electronically.
NBCT Facilitator: Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
Dates: Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5 (Thursdays) CTLE hours: 9 hrs (3 hrs of outside learning)
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Flyer with more information
Fee: $129
Exploring the National Board Certification Process-
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​​​​​​Watch a Recorded Awareness Webinar
Watch webinar whenever it is convenient for you!
1 hr
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Live Virtual Session Coming Soon!
NBC Regional Writing Institutes
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Sponsored by NYSUT and NYS Teacher Centers, these sessions are multi-district collaboration of teachers and facilitators from various certificate areas who are engaged in peer review, video analysis, and collaboration to enhance teacher effectiveness using NBPTS’ standards. It provides teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification an opportunity for in-depth support with Professional Learning Facilitators (PLFs). These are intended for current and advanced candidates and NBCTs pursuing Maintenance of Certification (MOC) . They are not an introduction to National Board Certification. NO COST! CTLE hrs provided
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EASTERN UPSTATE TEACHER CENTER REGION-VIRTUAL Via Zoom
DATES: Tuesdays, 1/20/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26, 5/5/26
TIME: 5PM-8PM
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LOWER HUDSON TEACHER CENTER NETWORK
In Person at SUNY New Paltz CMC Rm 215
Friday, February 20th 4:30-7:30pm and Sat. Feb. 21st 9am-3pm
Registration link
AND/or
Saturday, March 21st from 9am-3pm and Sunday, March 22nd 9-12pm
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GREATER ROCHESTER NATIONAL BOARD WRITING INSTITUTE
Saturday, Feb 28th 9-4 In Person
Nazareth University
See Flier for registration information
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PECONTIC TEACHER CENTER W/LONG ISLAND TC REGION
In Person at NYSUT Suffolk Regional Office
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00-3:00 PM
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:00AM - 3:00 PM
Flier with Registration Information
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NEW YORK CITY -UFT TEACHER CENTER
Saturday, March 14th and April 25th, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
See Flier for Registration Information
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SOUTHERN TIER TEACHER CENTER REGION -VIRTUAL
Co-sponsored by Catskill TC and NYSUT
April 15th 8:30-11:30 am
April 25th 8:30-3:30
Registration QR Code on flier​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cohort Support for
National Board Candidates and NBCT's pursuing Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN!​
Participants will meet monthly to focus on required activities for their selected components in their National Board Certification area. Teachers choose which components to work on, examine their units of instruction, and which lesson plans best exemplify their skills as a teacher. Activities will be supported by a NB professional facilitator as participants navigate the process of becoming a Nationally Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). Teachers will work together as they strengthen their professional practice by sharing their development of descriptive, analytical, and reflective thinking, as they design a portfolio highlighting their decision making, student achievement, and professional growth.
This series of workshops is also appropriate for NBCTs that are seeking to maintain their certification (MOC). Come join colleagues from many districts, and become part of something that will change your teaching forever!
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Far West Teacher Centers National Board Cohort
Meeting Dates: Oct. 9, Nov. 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8; February 11; March 12; April 16; May 5
Time: 4:30- 7:30 pm
​Location: In person- Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Staff Development Center
Ken-Ton Jr/Sr High 155 Delaware Road Kenmore NY
​Virtual Option : A link will be sent to virtual participants.
Contact Kathleenreiser@gmail.com for more information or to register
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Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Virtual National Board Cohort for candidates and NBCTs pursuing MOC​
NBCT Facilitators: Geoffrey Bizan and Natalia Carusone
Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 23, Nov 20, Jan. 15, Feb 26, Mar 26, April 30
Time 5-7:30
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Greater Rochester National Board Cohort
Co-Sponsored by Nazareth College and Rush-Henrietta Teacher Center
Meeting Dates: 10/16/25, 11/13/25, 12/11/25, 1/22/26, 2/12/26, 3/12/26, 4/9/26 and 5/7/26
Location: Nazareth University, Golisano Academic Center (GAC) Rooms 436 and 437
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Contact: John O'Gorman, NBCT: jogorman85@gmail.com
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https://forms.gle/J1uakkhXaPSST5fm8
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Mid Hudson Teacher Center
National Board Virtual Professional Support Program
Your Journey Through MOC -VIRTUAL
Dates: Oct 29, Nov 14, Jan 7 and Jan 28
Time: 4:30-7:30
Support Through the Journey of NBC-Session 1-Virtual
Dates: 11/12, 12/10, 1/21
Time: 4:30-7:30
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New York City
National Board Virtual Professional Support Program
Monthly Virtual Sessions with supportive facilitators will help candidates pursuing National Board Certification navigate the NBPTS resources, component directions, and provide feedback for writing. This is your place to connect and grow with other educators. All are welcome!
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Sponsored by: NYC Men Teach and NBCNY
Cost: Free -No cost to participant
NBCT Facilitators: Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
Email Richard Haynes for more information
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Strong Support Keeps Us Moving Forward!
Our National Board Certification programs are continuing because of their strong support from our Professional Learning Facilitators as well as the support of NYS Teacher Centers, NBPTS, NYSED, BOCES, local school districts and dedicated NBCTs.
The National Board Certification process has changed to be more flexible. Now there are only 4 components and you have up to 3 years to submit. We will be hosting Regional Awareness Sessions to update NBCTs, teachers, administrators and union leaders about these changes.
Most candidates participate in a NBC Support Group or Cohort. Cohorts are group of candidates pursuing board certification who are guided by a facilitator. Facilitators have extensive training to provide ethical support.
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Check your Regional Page for a cohort near you!
Rise & Shine is Virtual
You will be sent a Zoom Link after registering.
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National Board Council of New York (NBCNY)
PO Box 2431
Malta, NY 12020
NBCNY is a registered 501c3 and Non-Profit
Organization and Public Charity.
NBCNY is an approved NYSED CTLE sponsor.
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Preparing for Component 1:
The Assessment Center
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Don’t miss this important session which focuses on Component 1: The Assessment Center in your certificate area. Facilitators will provide an overview and time for candidates to discuss resources, standards, and the assessment framework topics. This component is 40% of the certification process and needs preparation.
CTLE Certification Provided ​
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April 30, 2026 6-8pm
Facilitated by NBCTs: Gary S. Bogle and Annette Romano