National Board Cohort Facilitator

All Washington state National Board candidates have access to cohort facilitators, who are experienced NBCTs who have received training through OSPI.

Universities, school districts, local education associations, non-profits, and ESDs hire facilitators to support candidates through the certification process.

• 2024-25 OSPI Approved Support Providers
• District Supports in Washington 2024-25

Planning to facilitate a cohort virtually? Please review our Guidelines for Ethical Online Candidate Facilitation. This document provides baseline guidance for ethical facilitation in an online setting - support providers are encouraged to build off of this document for their own cohorts.

Facilitator Training

To ensure consistency across the state, NBCTs are asked to participate in Facilitator Training prior to hosting a cohort group. Additionally, OSPI will only approve cohorts that are facilitated by trained facilitators. This training hones facilitation knowledge and skills, provides a deeper understanding of the revised National Board process, as well as develops skills in working with adult learners. Typically, OSPI co-locates Facilitator Training with WEA Jump Start sessions during the summer. 

OSPI's Regional Coordinators lead Facilitator Training.

Current Training Options

Training is entirely online and free of charge. Participants receive 12 free clock hours from OSPI.

Facilitator Training will take place on Wednesday, June 25, through Friday, June 27, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM each day. To be considered an approved facilitator, you must attend all three days. Register for Facilitator Training.

For any questions about Facilitator Training, please contact National Board Program Supervisor, Steven Mueller.