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Want to be an NBCT?

Find resources to answer your biggest questions here

Want to be an NBCT?Find resources to answer your biggest questions here

CONSIDER NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION CONSIDER NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION

1. NYSUT'S NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FACT SHEET 1. NYSUT'S NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION FACT SHEET

NYSUT s National Board Certification Fact Sheet is an essential starting point for educators considering National Board Certification. This resource provides an overview of the certification process, its components, and associated costs. It also outlines funding opportunities, support programs, and locally-negotiated incentives available for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). Whether you're just exploring certification or ready to take the next step, this resource helps you navigate the journey with clarity and confidence.

NYSUT's National Board Certification Webpage
Click here to visit the page and view the updated NYSUT NBC Fact Sheet

2. FUNDING 2. FUNDING

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Albert Shanker Grant Program

Candidates apply for the Albert Shanker Grant by submitting the Albert Shanker Grant Application Complete Albert Shanker Grant Tenure Attestation After submitting an application online, candidates are REQUIRED to submit via email the following in order to complete the application process:​ Send via email to shankergrant@nysed.gov IMPORTANT Component payment.

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3. REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION (NBPTS.ORG) 3. REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION (NBPTS.ORG)

Watch this First Steps for Initial NB Candidates video.


As you prepare to start your National Board Certification process, here are important documents for you to download:

  • General Portfolio Instructions
  • Your selected certificate-specific instructions.


The General Portfolio Instructions will provide you with key requirements, policies, and guidelines. This is an important document that includes relevant information that is not included in the certificate-specific instructions.

For certificate-specific instructions and standards for new candidates, select your discipline and/or development age level.


Visit Preparing for National Board Certification and follow the steps. Videos that walk you through the registration process are included.

4. RESOURCES 4. RESOURCES

Candidate Resources

Homeroom - collected resources to help you navigate the process from start to submission (Preparing, Understanding, Writing, Submitting).

National Board Council of New York State (NBCNY)

NYSUT-Funded Writing Institutes

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
800 Troy-Schenectady Rd.

Latham, NY 12110

518-625-1982

Susan.Lafond@nysut.org

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