Workshops & Events
Exploring the National Board Certification Process-
Virtual Awareness Webinars
Take the next step in your professional journey. This Awareness Session is 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.
Sponsor: NBCNY
Date: Jan 17th, 2022
Time: 6-7 pm
Cost: Free
NBCT Facilitators: Kathleen Palmieri
1 CLTE hr Certificate provided
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
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 sesions 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.
NBCT Facilitators: Sarah Duke and Annette Romano
Dates: Jan 17, 24, and Feb 7, 2023
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Fee: $99
9 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
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.