Supporting educators pursuing NBC.
NBCNY's Featured NBCT:
Kimberly Smith's Why
When I first learned about becoming board certified for teaching, I was intrigued. At the time, I had already earned several degrees and certifications—Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and a Master’s,—and I was
dual certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.
Pursuing National Board Certification was not required for my position. In fact, it wasn’t necessary at all. Yet something about it called to me.
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I realized that what drew me in was the opportunity to know that my teaching practice was operating at the highest level possible—for both my students and for myself as a professional.
National Board Certification represented a chance to reflect deeply on my work and ensure that I was providing the best
instruction and support I could.
Read More About Kimberly's Why
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Kimberly Smith
West Genesee Teacher Center Director
Exceptional Needs Specialist
Congratulations on
Achieving the Gold Standard
in Education
Congratulations to the new NBCTs in the West Genesee CSD. Their Teacher Center, led by NBCT Kimberly Smith, has been doing a great job building a supportive NBC Program. They have 12 candidates currently pursuing certification.
How is your district doing? See the new NBPTS NY State Profile. Please share this with your Teacher Center Director and/administrators.​
NYS now has 2,456 NBCTs and we know that each of you will impact hundreds to thousands of students over your career. NBCTs are still less than 1% of our teachers. We have work to do!
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Preparing for Component 1:
The Assessment Center
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Don’t miss this important session which focuses on Component 1: The Assessment Center in your certificate area. Facilitators will provide an overview and time for candidates to discuss resources, standards, and the assessment framework topics. This component is 40% of the certification process and needs preparation.
CTLE Certification Provided ​
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Thursday April 30, 2026 6-8pm
Facilitated by NBCTs: Gary S. Bogle and Annette Romano
The 2025-26
NYSED Albert Shanker Grant
application cycle is Currently Closed.
New Application Cycle 2026-2027 is
anticipated in late Spring.
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As of 2024, The NYS Albert Shanker grant for National Board Certification from NBPTS fully funds in the following order of priority:
• candidates seeking their first certification, or
• retake of one component or,
•Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for NBCTs​
Funding is limited!
Please read website carefully for more details, the process has changed.
Candidate Application Fee Reimbursement is open!
If you completed all 4 components in 2025--you may be eligible for your NYSED Shanker Grant Reimbursement if you paid for your first component. This is NOT contingent on your ACHIEVING! ​
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Follow directions on website
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District Reimbursement for supportive services has been suspended.
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Get Involved in the NBCNY Network!
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Complete NBCNY Session Proposal to share your passion and expertise.
We look forward to helping you design and lead a
professional learning session for fellow educators.
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Consider presenting on NBC at your professional conference.
Email Annette for resources. aromano@nbcny.org
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Share Resources and provide candidate support.
NBCNY Applying for NBC in NYS
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Share NBCTs in the News.
Please share your NBCT and candidacy photos and stories by emailing us with the subject: NBCTs in the News.
We will link stories to our website and newsletter. aromano@nbcny.org
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NBPTS Homeroom: Homeroom is a new hub of sequenced resources designed to help you navigate your Board certification journey, whether you are just starting or have already completed components. You will see suggested timelines that will help you manage your time throughout your process.
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NBCNY is an approved Sponsor of
NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) hours.
The National Board Council of New York (NBCNY) is an affiliate network of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
The National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards recognized NBCNY and 20 other National Board Networks that model excellence in support of the National Board’s mission
Regional Stories from the field
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This collection of stories demonstrates the impact NBCTs are having in each of the 7 NYS regions. Read to learn how NBCTs are contributing to the profession and their impact on colleagues and students.
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