Ready to Get National Board Certified? New Candidate Academy - Here to Help You Succeed

Earning your National Board Certification is one of the most rewarding steps you can take in your teaching career. But let’s be real — the process can feel overwhelming. The rubrics, the standards, the assessments, the portfolio... it's a lot to navigate on your own.

That’s why we created the New Candidate Academy — a supportive, five-week program designed to help first-time candidates move from confused to confident.

Whether you're just starting out or already knee-deep in standards and student work, this Academy will give you the tools, structure, and encouragement you need to succeed.

What Is the New Candidate Academy?

The New Candidate Academy is a step-by-step, live online program that helps you:

• Understand the National Board Certification process
  
  
• Break down standards and rubrics with clarity
  
  
• Plan, organize, and build a powerful portfolio
  
  
• Gain confidence through practice, feedback, and community support
  

Each week, you’ll meet live with a Master NBCT Coach who has been through the process — is a former assessor – and is committed to helping you succeed.

Why Do Teachers Love This Program?

✅ Clarity Over Confusion

No more guessing. I break down complex requirements into doable steps and give you the “why” behind what assessors are looking for.

✅ Confidence Through Community

You’re not doing this alone. Join a group of candidates just like you — all working toward the same goal. You’ll learn, grow, and cheer each other on along the way.

✅ Practical Tools That Work

From evidence checklists to writing strategies and time management plans, you'll walk away with resources you can actually use — right now.

What You'll Learn Inside the Academy

Here’s just a glimpse of what’s covered in the five-week program:

• Understanding the Rubrics & Standards
  Learn how to use them as a roadmap, not a mystery.
  
  
• Planning Your Portfolio Like a Pro
  Organize your classroom evidence with purpose and intention.
  
  
• Writing with Clarity & Focus
  Show your impact through clear, standards-aligned reflections.
  
  
• Test-Taking Tips That Work
  Learn strategies to approach the assessments with confidence.
  
  
• Time Management That Fits Your Life
  We’ll help you build a sustainable plan around your schedule.
  
  

Real Support, Real Results

Teachers who’ve gone through the New Candidate Academy often tell us the same thing:

“I was so anxious before. Now I feel like I have a plan and the support I need to move forward.”

It’s not just about getting certified — it’s about growing as a reflective, intentional, and impactful educator.

Ready to Get Started?

The next round of live sessions is coming up — and spots are limited to keep the group small and personal.

👉 Click here to enroll now and secure your place in the New Candidate Academy.

 Program Length: 5 weeks
Format: Live Zoom sessions + support materials
Designed for: First-time National Board Certification candidates

Certification Is Possible — And We’ll Help You Get There

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need a plan — and the right support.

Let the New Candidate Academy be your guide.

Your certification journey starts now.
Let’s do this — together.