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Partners and programs are key factors in Washington state's successful support of candidates. Universities, non-profits, education associations, and school districts hire trained NBCTs as facilitators to support candidates through the certification process.

• 2024-2025 º£½ÇÉçÇø Approved Support Providers (contact information for all approved district and organization cohorts) Note: support providers must complete the approval process annually
• District Supports in Washington 2024-25 (a list of districts that provide any type of support for candidates and NBCTs within their district; not all districts may be on the Approved Support Providers list)

Start a Cohort

NBCTs interested in starting candidate support should reach out to their º£½ÇÉçÇø National Board Regional Coordinator. Cohort approval from º£½ÇÉçÇø requires that the NBCT cohort facilitators attend Facilitator Training. Cohorts should also be sponsored by an organization willing to act as the cohort¡¯s fiscal agent to ensure that facilitators are appropriately compensated for their time and effort working with candidates.

Candidates who receive the º£½ÇÉçÇø Conditional Loan are required to participate with an º£½ÇÉçÇø-approved support provider, though all candidates are strongly encouraged to join a cohort. Washington candidates achieve National Board Certification at a rate typically above the national average, in large part due to the robust system of supports offered throughout the state.

Become a Facilitator

Are you thinking about becoming a Cohort Facilitator? Read over the Facilitator Job Description and our Cohort Facilitator web page to see if this is the right role for you!