Workshops & Events 2026
Explore National Board Certification
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Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career?
Do you need a professional challenge?
Do you enjoy professional learning with inspired educators?
Join us in exploring the National Board Certification Process.
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Cohort Support for
National Board Candidates and NBCT's pursuing Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Starting in the Fall of 2026
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!
Cohorts Starting in the Fall of 2026
Ask your facilitator about NYSUT ELT Graduate Credit.
Far West Teacher Centers National Board Cohort
Contact Kathleenreiser@gmail.com
for more information or to register
Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
Virtual National Board Cohort for candidates and NBCTs pursuing MOC
NBCT Facilitators: Geoffrey Bizan and Natalia Carusone
Greater Rochester National Board Cohort
Co-Sponsored by Nazareth College and Rush-Henrietta Teacher Center
Contact: John O'Gorman, NBCT: jogorman85@gmail.com
Mid Hudson Teacher Center
National Board Virtual Professional Support Program
TST BOCES National Board Cohort
In Person and Virtual
New York City Men Teach
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!
Sponsored by: NYC Men Teach and NBCNY
Thursdays 6--8pm Beginning Oct 15,2026
Cost: Free -No cost to participant
NBCT Facilitators: Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
Email Richard Haynes for more information
UFT Teacher Center NYC
Virtual Support Sessions begin Oct. 6th
Petonic Teacher Center
Other Groups will be added this fall.
Become a Facilitator For NBC!
Do you want to support other educators in their journey to be Board Certified.
Join these live virtual sessions provide helpful knowledge and skills to those seeking to facilitate and support educators’ professional learning and pursuing the National Board Certification process. The sessions are interactive and some outside reading will be required. All materials will be provided electronically. See Agenda
Dates: Jan. 7, 21, 28, 2027
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Fee: $129
CTLE hours: 9 hrs (3 hrs of outside learning)
NBCT Facilitators: Colleen Napora & Annette Romano
This institute has a 2 part registration process:
1) Please complete this registration form to help us better meet your needs and plan for our group.
2) Please submit $129 payment to cover professional learning to: NBCNY (National Board Council of New York) PO Box 2431 Malta NY 12020. Enclose this registration and put PLF in Check Memo.
A NBPTS Participant Manual and Zoom link will be provided once payment is received.
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!
Rise and Shine Sessions
These Saturday morning sessions are designed connect educators around an important topic to increase knowledge and provide time for discussions and share resources for collaboration. Keep an eye out for these virtual sessions and let us know if you would be willing to share your expertise.
Explore the "Glocal" Connection
Explore the "Glocal" connection—learning how to help students leverage global perspectives to address local challenges through civic action. During our session, educators will discuss strategies that empower students of all levels to see themselves as active citizens, capable of solving complex problems both in their neighborhoods and in the wider world. This session will explore ways to engage your students and impact your community. This session connects with Portrait of a Graduate and Seal of Civic Readiness.
October17th 10am 12
Facilitated by: Manoj Thadhani, NBCT
Fulbright Scholar for Global Teaching
Syosset CSD
2 CTLE Credits
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.