The support that UCLA played a positive role in the process. They clarified my questions, guided me, and supported me with the process. This process challenges you, but from those challenges you only become a better educator than when you started. Having a support system during the process is very important.
BENEFITS OF OUR PROGRAM
- 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
- Convenient access to online support sessions from any location
- Weekly office hours for Components 2, 3, and 4 cohort candidates
- Optional in-person writing retreats at UCLA for Components 2, 3, and 4 cohort candidates
California offers a $2,500 subsidy for candidates at high-priority schools qualifying for Board Certification. This subsidy is intended to cover NBPTS fees.
Once you are National Board Certified, teachers at high-priority schools can receive an extra $5,000 per year as an incentive.
National Board Certification is a way for California prepared teachers to clear their credential.
CTA offers support programs for National Board candidates, including a fully-funded BIPOC cohort.
All support cohorts meet online.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
ALL 2025-2026 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION SUPPORT BUNDLE
Includes the Summer Institute, all Component Cohorts, and access to weekly Office Hours
July 12, 2025 – May 2, 2026
Fee: $1645*
Save $150 (instead of buying individual support) • Available until July 10, 2025
NATIONAL BOARD SUMMER INSTITUTE
Four Saturdays
July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 2025
8:30AM – 12:30PM online
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*
COMPONENT 4 SUPPORT
Four Saturdays
September 13, 2025; January 10, March 21, May 2, 2026
8:30AM – 12:30PM online
March 28, 2026 – Optional in-person writing retreat at UCLA from 9-3
Includes access to weekly office hours, mid-September to mid-June
Plan for ways to gather information about students and use assessments to positively impact student learning. Collaborate on supporting colleagues, families, and the community to advance student growth. Reflect on how you advocate for students and your own learning. This is a cohort model of educators working together towards the successful completion of Component 4.
Fee: $399*
COMPONENT 3 SUPPORT
Four Saturdays
October 4, December 13, 2025; February 21, April 25, 2026
8:30AM – 12:30PM online
February 7, 2026 – Optional in-person writing retreat at UCLA from 9-3
Includes access to weekly office hours, mid-October to mid-June
Deconstruct the requirements for Component 3, plan for video collection and selection, and practice writing about teaching and learning in explicit ways. This is a cohort model and participants work together through the process of successful completion of Component 3.
Fee: $399*
COMPONENT 2 SUPPORT
Four Saturdays
November 1, December 6, 2025; January 31, April 11, 2026
8:30AM – 12:30PM online
January 17, 2026 – Optional in-person writing retreat at UCLA from 9-3
Includes access to weekly office hours, mid-November to mid-June
Analyze the requirements for Component 2, explore ways to learn about students, plan for data collection and selection, and consider the best ways to communicate your learning about differentiating for student success. This is a cohort model and participants work together through the process of successful completion of Component 2.
Fee: $399*
COMPONENT 1 SUPPORT
One Saturday
March 14, 2026
8:30AM – 12:30PM online
Collaborate with other teachers to explore the possibilities for preparation for the assessment. Engage in practice sessions, pool your collective resources, and consider test-taking strategies from other candidates.
Fee: $199*
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
Four Saturdays: November 22, 2025; January 10, March 14, April 25, 2026
9:00 am to 12:00 pm online
Includes access to weekly office hours, mid-December to mid-May
These sessions are designed for NBCTs and intended to support the development of Components 1 and 2 for Maintenance of Certification. Each session is a live, synchronous event with a facilitator and curriculum that guides participants through a process of reflection, dialogue, and planning. By experiencing Maintenance of Certification (MOC) with like-minded colleagues, NBCTs can further live Core Proposition 5 and enrich their learning experience.
Fee: $399*
INDIVIDUAL ONE-ON-ONE TIME
Four hours of personalized support with a Certified Learning Facilitator
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Fee: $399
*Please register for all events at least 48 hours prior to the first meeting. All refunds will be charged 15% Admin fee. No refunds will be issued five business days prior to the first meeting day. UCLA Extension credits available at an additional cost.
*Please register at least 48 hours prior to the first meeting. All refunds will be charged 15% Admin fee. No refunds will be issued five business days prior to the first meeting day. UCLA Extension credits available at an additional cost.