“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is invaluable to those educators who wish to embark on a professional learning journey with like-minded individuals.”
Summer Institute Online – National Board Certification Support
July 12 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
4 Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 2025
Build the foundation for your National Board Certification journey!
Learn about the process, experience applicable strategies for your classroom, connect with like-minded educators, and plan for successful teaching and learning. This time will help you set your goals and organize to meet those goals.
Highly recommended for first time candidates.
Fee: $399
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ALL 2025-2026 SUPPORT
Includes the Summer Institute, Component Cohorts 1, 2, 3, and 4, and weekly Office Hours during the 2025-2026 National Board cycle.
Fee: $1645
Discount available until July 10, 2025 • Save $150! (instead of buying individual support)
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“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is inspirational, motivating, and encouraging!”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is a MUST DO! This Summer Institute goes beyond understanding the process. It addresses the socio-emotional issues that we teachers have in attempting to accomplish this incredible certification. You will leave this institute with a better understanding of the process and a smile of confidence on your face knowing there is support. AND THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THE PROCESS!!”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute will motivate you to work for the good of your students and will leave you feeling motivated and ready to start this new journey.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is a great introduction to the whole process. It gives you an idea of what to expect. It starts you on the process of self reflection. It can help you determine how long it will take you to complete the process.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is a “must-do” if you are planning on certifying in the coming year. I cannot imagine going through this process without everything I’ve learned these Saturdays. The readings and the conversations have helped make this so much more manageable. The strategies and readings alone will make you a better teacher, even if you decide to wait and certify later.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is a supportive program to help teachers become more effective using the latest research-based strategies and reflective practices to best meet students’ needs and help them find their abilities and strengths to make our world a better place for all.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute was very powerful in helping me understand and plan my National Board Certification journey. It’s a bit overwhelming, but I feel prepared in what I need to do.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is an excellent way to begin your journey to becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. I highly recommend it.”
“The UCLA NBPTS Summer Institute is well worth the financial investment. Erin is amazing!”
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive professional development program designed to meet candidates’ unique National Board pathways
- A deepened understanding of what social justice and racial justice look and sound like in our classrooms and school communities
- An opportunity to experience instructional strategies to use with TK-12 students and adults
- Convenient access to online support from any location