Workshops & Events
Exploring the National Board Certification Process-
Virtual Awareness Webinars
Take the next step in your professional journey. These Awareness Session are an opportunity for educators to virtually connect and discuss the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. An overview of components of process, resources, and time for
Q &A will be provided.
Interest Sessions Sponsored by Greater Rochester NBC Virtual or in-person at Nazareth College
Thursday, March 9th, 4:30-6:oo p.m.
Thursday April 20th, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4th, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sponsor: NBCNY
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitator: Annette Romano
1 CLTE hr Certificate provided
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!!
Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network
Dates:
March 25th 9am-4pm and March 26th 9am to 12
Regional Writing Institute Spring 23 w/ Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Dates: March 2, 14, 30,
Time: 4:30-7:30
Greater Rochester NBC Writing Institute- --IN PERSON
Date: Feb 4, 2023 9am-4pm
Location: Nazareth College Golisano Bldg
Southern Tier Teacher Center Network Writing Institutes
Catskill Teacher Center In Person or Virtual
Dates: March 4th and April 22nd 9-4 pm
Long Island Writing Institutes
Dates: March 3 & 4, 2023 9am-4pm
Location: NYSUT Suffolk Regional Office
100 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 320
Hauppauge
NYC UFT Teacher Center Virtual NBC Writing Institute
Dates: March 25th and May 6th 10am-2pm
For additional information contact:
Nick Norman at nnorman@ufttc.org or Dorothea Krumme at dkrumme@ufttc.org
Far West Teacher Center Region Writing Institutes
IN PERSON:
Date: March 25th 9am-3pm
Location: KenTon Staff Development Center, 155 Delaware Road Kenmore NY 14217
and/or
VIRTUAL session:
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 9:00 am
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.
NBCNY Sponsored Cohort
Location: Van Antwerp Middle School, Niskayuna and Virtual
Dates: 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/15, 4/5
Time: 3:30-4:45
Cost: $125.00
NBCT Facilitators: Annette Romano and other NBCTs
15 CLTE hrs provided
Mid Hudson Teacher Center
National Board Virtual Professional Support Program
Starting Dec. 3rd
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
Virtual Professional Learning Facilitator Training
These live virtual sessions provide helpful knowledge and skills to those seeking to guide and support educators’ professional learning and pursuing the National Board Certification process. The sessions are interactive and outside reading is required. All materials will be provided electronically.
A Focus on Component Review- Virtual This live virtual session will provide helpful knowledge and skills to those seeking to provide feedback to candidates pursuing the NBC process. All materials will be provided electronically.
NBCT Facilitators: Sarah Duke and Annette Romano
Date: February 16, 2023 Time: 7-8:30 pm
Fee: $25 1.5 CTLE hrs.
Starting a NBC Cohort: Learn helpful steps to start a NBC Cohort in your school, district or area.
NBCT Facilitators: Sarah Duke and Annette Romano
Date: April 4, 2023 Time: 7-8:30 pm
Fee: $25 1.5 CTLE hrs.
Virtual NBCT 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. Maintaining your certification allows you to maintain your title as a National Board Certified Teacher and will stay with you if you retire, leave the classroom, or change careers. The MOC process allows you to reflect on how your teaching practice continues to support student learning.
Sponsored by Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Geoffrey Bizan, Jennifer Toohey
Dates: 1/11, 2/8, 3/15, 4/26
Time: 4-7 pm
The Creative Process:
From Idea to Publication
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Discover how the National Board Certification process can give you the confidence to take on new challenges.
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Learn and be inspired by Mona Voelkel's picture book journey from idea to publication.
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Participants will have the opportunity to share their creative dreams and ask questions.
Sponsored by NBCNY
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Author: Mona Voelkel
Dates: March 16, 2023
Time: 7-8 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.