Workshops & Events
Exploring the National Board Certification Process-
Recorded Awareness Webinar
Take the next step in your professional journey. This Awareness Session is an opportunity for educators to learn about the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. An overview of components, resources, and available funding will be provided.
Sponsor: NBCNY
Watch webinar whenever it is convenient for you!
1 hr.
NBC Cohort-Glens Falls 2023-24
This cohort will provide sustained and collaborative support for teachers pursuing National Board Certification. This group will meet monthly throughout the school year with work between sessions.
Sponsored by: GCRTC
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Geoff Bizan and Patti Parmelee
Dates: Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7, Feb 1, March 7, April 11
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Jackson Heights Elem School,Glens Falls CSD
18 CTLE hr certificate will be provided for participants
New NYC Men TEACH- NBC Cohort
NYC Men Teach (NYCMT) is committed to recruiting and supporting men of color as teachers and leaders within NYC. Join this information session to explore this opportunity.
Sponsored by: NYCMT and NBCNY
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
Date: Sept 14th 5-6pm
Time: 5-6pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OPDvw2
1 CTLE hr certificate will be provided for participants
NBC Cohorts
Educators will unite and focus on their selected component(s) for their National Board certificate area. Teachers will strengthen their professional practice through further development as descriptive, analytical, and reflective thinking as they demonstrate their decisions making and student learning.
Mid Hudson Teacher Center
National Board Virtual Professional Support Program
Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Peconic Teacher Center -Long Island
UFT National Board candidate support network in NYC
Virtually on Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Here is the link:
Registration Link for National Board Candidate Support Cohort
Catskill Teacher Center NBC Cohort
Oneonta, NY
Face to face and virtual support.
Far West NB Candidate Support Cohort
Sponsored by the Far West Teacher Centers
Hybrid on-line and in person at Ken Ton Staff Development Center
Writing Institutes
Regional Writing Institutes for National Board Certification (NBC) are a 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 the NBPTS' standards. They provide teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification an opportunity for in-depth support. These institutes are intended for current and advanced, (retake) candidates or NBCTs pursuing Maintenance of Certification. They are sponsored NYS Teacher Centers and NYSUT and are offered at no cost. FREE!!
Coming Winter 2023-24
Maintenance of Certification Cohort
This cohort will provide sustained and collaborative support to NBCTs pursuing their NBPTS Maintenance of Certification. Under the guidance of the facilitator, this program provides time and expertise in understanding the component directions, peer review, and collegial support. This group will meet monthly throughout the school year with work between sessions.
Sponsored by: Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Geoff Bizan and Liz Daley
Dates: Monthly Sessions begin 10/3, 2023
Time: 4-7 pm

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.
Check your Regional Page for a cohort near you!
Send check or PO to:
National Board Council of New York (NBCNY)
PO Box 2431
Malta, NY 12020
NBCNY is a register 501c3 and Non-Profit Organization
NBCNY is an approved NYSED CTLE sponsor.