National Board Support Schedule

The inservice center supports NBCT candidates through their NBCT professional learning journey. This academic year all educators seeking national board certification in Region 10 are welcome to attend the monthly support sessions.  The same session will be offered each month at multiple locations.  Please feel free to attend any of the sessions each month as the information shared will be the same.  However, we will need you to pre-register using the Powerschool# listed on each section.  This will help us provide the needed materials and support providers at each session. You can click on the button next to PowerSchool Registration to register for the session. All sessions will be listed in PowerSchool for 2 hours of professional learning credit.  

I am interested in starting NBCT

USA RIC National Board Certification: Is the Journey Right for You? PS# 255271

PowerSchool Registration:  527078 

Date: August 21, 2025 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Virtual (Zoom) **Zoom link will be sent to those registered in PowerSchool closer to the date of the session

Description: Based on research, the National Board developed five core propositions and professional teaching standards that describe the knowledge and practices that accomplished teachers use to positively impact student learning.  The National Board certification journey for an educator is dynamic, flexible, and personal.  This course offers detailed instructions on application procedures, an overview of the process, helpful resources, grant information, and tips for preparing for the National Board certification. In addition, candidate support providers will be assigned to small groups of educators per component to assist with the certification process.

In this session, a National Board certified teacher will share an overview of the National Board process, the components, the core propositions, and the standards. There will be a time for sharing helpful resources, discussing the support offered to National Board certification candidates, and general questions and answers. The goal after the session will be for educators to read the standards for his or her certification area before the September session. There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.

September 2025 Cohort Sessions:

USA RIC Prepare for Takeoff: Navigating the Path to NBCT Success PS#330467

PowerSchool Registration:  Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification

Description: This session is designed to support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates in creating an organizational system for navigating the NBCT process. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing time, setting clear goals, and staying on track throughout their journey. The session will break down the 5 core propositions and the 4 components of the certification process into manageable steps and offer tips for organizing materials and tracking progress. National Board standards will be reviewed and the goal after the session will be for educators to choose a certificate and read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session.

October 2025 Cohort Session:

USA RIC Mission Liftoff: Navigating the 5 Core Propositions, Standards, and Components for NBCT PS#330486

PowerSchool Registration: Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: This session will provide National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates with a deep dive into the 5 Core Propositions, the Standards, and Components, 2, 3, and 4. Participants will explore how these elements align with effective teaching practices and how they guide the development of their portfolio. Through collaborative work, candidates will gain an understanding of how to incorporate these frameworks into their reflective practice and evidence collection. By the end of the session, candidates will have an awareness of the key components that support the NBCT journey.

I am already an NBCT but it is almost time to renew

USA RIC National Board Certification: Maintenance of Certification PS#258268

PowerSchool Registration:  507101 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: Have you heard the news? There is a new process for National Board Certification renewal called Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Attend this session to learn about the steps to take for continuing your prestigious distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher. MOC must be started in your fourth or fifth year of certification. Even if you attain initial certification this year, attend this session to learn about the ongoing collection of evidence for your Professional Growth Experience.

November 2025 Cohort Sessions:

Title: USA RIC Mission: Write - Preparing for the NBCT Journey with Types of Writing PS#330493

PowerSchool Registration:  Baldwin Clarke  USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: This session will guide National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates through the various writing styles used throughout the certification process. Participants will learn about descriptive, narrative, and reflective writing styles within components 2, 3, and 4. The session will cover key strategies for writing clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully, with a focus on showcasing teaching practices and impact on student learning. By the end of the session, candidates will begin to prepare for writing their NBCT portfolio.

January 2026 Cohort Sessions:

Title: USA RIC Mission Exploration: Gathering Evidence During the NBCT Journey PS#330499

PowerSchool Registration:    Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: In this session, National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates will discuss the process of collecting and organizing evidence to promote self-reflection and professional growth. Participants will explore types of evidence, including, but not limited to student work samples, assessments, video recordings, reflective writings, and ATLAS resources. Participants will review component instructions to determine evidence that needs to be collected during the NBCT process.

February 2026 Cohort Sessions:

Title: USA RIC Mission Analysis: Examining the Data in the NBCT Journey PS#330501

PowerSchool Registration:   Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description:   In this session, National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates will discuss the process of analyzing evidence to showcase their teaching effectiveness and impact on students. Participants will learn how to critically examine student work, assessments, and video recordings to identify key insights that align with the National Board standards, rubrics, core propositions, and architecture of accomplished teaching. By the end of the session, candidates will have had an opportunity to analyze evidence thoughtfully and make connections to their praxis.

*Small group support will be a part of this session.

March 2026 Cohort Sessions:

Title: USA RIC Mission Reentry: Understanding Scoring Rubrics for NBCT PS#330516

PowerSchool Registration:   Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description:  This session will provide National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates with an understanding of the scoring rubrics used throughout the certification process. Participants will explore the specific criteria outlined in the rubrics for each component of the portfolio and assessment. The session will focus on how to use the rubrics to guide self-reflection, identify strengths, and target areas for improvement. By the end of the session, candidates will be better equipped to align their work with the expectations of the rubrics.

*Small group support will be a part of this session.

April 2026 Cohort Sessions:

Title: USA RIC Mission Completion: Finalizing Your NBCT Submission Splashdown: Finalizing Your NBCT Submission PS#330520

PowerSchool Registration:  Baldwin Clarke USA Monroe

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: This session will support National Board Certification (NBCT) candidates through the final stages of their journey. Participants will reflect on their practice and student learning outcomes through writing. Participants will discuss common pitfalls, key evaluation criteria, and strategies for checking for evidence and written commentary alignment with NBCT standards.

*Small group support will be a part of this session.

May 2026 Cohort Session:

Title: USA RIC National Board Certification: Time to Fly: Preparing for Component 1 PS#284008

PowerSchool Registration:  All Cohorts 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: A panel discussion, led by NBCTs from the SARIC region, will provide answers to questions for preparing for Component 1. A variety of certificates will be represented to provide specific insight into the nuances of each certificate’s written test. A Google form will be sent to registered participants for submitting specific questions before the session. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.

It's Time to Submit!

Title: USA RIC National Board Component Submission Support Session PS# 316762

PowerSchool Registration:  316762 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: This session will focus on technical assistance in uploading Components 2, 3, and 4. Components should be in final submission format, including videos for C3. There will not be mentoring support available during this session.  *Professional learning credit is not awarded for this session.

2026 NBCT Writing Retreat