Workshops & Events 2026
Explore National Board Certification
AWARENESS Sessions:
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-Virtual
No Cost and All Welcome!
1 hr CTLE Cert provide
Tuesday, June 9th 5-6pm
Sponsored by Mid Hudson Teacher Center
OR
Tuesday, June 9 and
Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Sponsored by the UFT Teacher Center
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/4eeGgd
OR
Wednesday July 15th 3-4 pm
Sponsored by NYC Men Teach and NBCNY
WATCH A Recorded AWARENESS Session with NYC Men Teach
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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Summer Institute for National Board Certification-
IN PERSON NYC
Fundamentals of NBC: Five Core Propositions, Standards and Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.
Wednesday, August 19th 10-3pm
Digging Into A Component: Spend time understanding a component for National Board Certification. Where are the directions? How do I provide evidence of the standards? How is the component scored? All these questions and more will be discussed as educators work with the resources and get organized..
Thursday, August 20th 10-3pm
Register Here for one or both days
No Cost
Facilitated by Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
5 CTLE Hrs certificate provided/day
National Board Certification: Introduction and Planning Session-Virtual
Sponsored by Greater Capital Region Teacher Center
The National Board Certification process was the single most important step for me in retaining my excitement about being a teacher! Join GCRTC coach Geoff Bizan for an introduction to the process and benefits of certifying. Identify free resources and networking opportunities to guide and support your growth in all domains of teaching and learning. Open to all NYS teachers considering certification - no commitment necessary!
August 26, 2026 9-11am
There is no commitment to pursue NBC to participate.
Accomplished Teaching -On line course
Accomplished Teaching "What Teachers Should Know and Be Able To Do” Series - Whether or not you are considering the possibility of pursuing National Board certification, this self-paced exploration into National Board's famous "Body of Knowledge” will deepen your understanding of "What a teacher should know and be able to do” and perfectly position you if you decide to go for it!
THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PECONIC TEACHER CENTER CONSORTIUM MEMBERS!!
FOR NBCTs--Introduction and Planning Your
MOC (Maintenance of Certification)--VIRTUAL
The National Board Certification process was the single most important step for me in retaining my excitement about being a teacher! Join GCRTC coach and NBCT, Geoff Bizan, for an introduction to the process and benefits of maintaining your current certification. Identify free resources and networking opportunities to guide and support your growth in all domains of teaching and learning. Open to all NYS teachers considering maintaining their current National Board Certification in the next few years.
Sponsored by the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 1-3pm
No Cost 2 CTLE Hrs
Registration Link
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
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
Your Journey Through MOC -VIRTUAL
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
Cost: Free -No cost to participant
NBCT Facilitators: Gary Bogle and Annette Romano
Email Richard Haynes for more information
UFT Teacher Center NYC
Petonic Teacher Center
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!
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.
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—discuss how to help students leverage global perspectives to address local challenges through civic action.
Mark your Calendar--Registration Link Coming Soon
October17th 10-12am
Facilitated by: Manoj Thadhani, NBCT