Albert Shanker Grant Program
COVID -19 Options from National Board:
National Board’s options to support candidates during this pandemic may be found by clicking the link: comprehensive menu of options
Additional supports from National Board for Teachers During COVID-19:
- Teachers Helping Teachers: Core Connections Webinar series. Free for all teachers: webinar series, crowdsourced repository of resources. Teachers may register here.
- The ATLAS Digital Video Case Library. The National Board’s Accomplished Teaching, Learning, and Schools (ATLAS) library
2020-2021 Candidate Application Period:
July 29, 2020 – March 31, 2021
Information Listed in Candidate Application Section Below
Grant Information
The Albert Shanker grant was established to defray the costs of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)* certification to eligible New York State public school teachers. The New York State Education Department through the Albert Shanker Grant makes funding available to support eligible New York State public school teachers seeking their first National Board Certification.
Due to COVID-19, the level of available funding for all Shanker awards and reimbursements may be impacted. When available, updates will be posted on this website.
- National Board Certification is composed of four components. All components must be attempted within a three year period. For information regarding National Board Certification.
- Candidates for the Albert Shanker Grant must first complete the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Candidate application online Candidates must also pay the annual NBPTS registration fee and register and pay for the first component.
- Once the NBPTS application has been completed, candidates must apply online. Please see the Candidate Application section below.
If a candidate is found eligible for and awarded the Albert Shanker Grant, the New York State Education Department will fund the cost of the remaining three components to National Board.
Contact Information
All questions should be directed to:
Albert Shanker Grant Program Administrator
Phone: 518-486-2978
Email: shankergrant@nysed.gov
Additional candidate support:
- Professional Learning Components Two and Three:
- National Board Council of New York: nbcny.org
- National Board Customer Support 1-800-22TEACH (1-800-228-3224)