Alabama NBCT Regional Support Schedule

2026–27 — All 11 Regional Inservice Centers

Compiled from individual RIC schedules — verify dates with your regional center before registering — Find Your ARIC Center →
Registration: Most regions require registration via PowerSchool Professional Learning (alsde.truenorthlogic.com). Some regions also require a separate RSVP.  |  National Board Boot Camp: July 15–17, 2026 — virtual July 15, in-person July 16–17 at Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL  |  NBPTS Registration Window: June 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027

Region 1

UNA Regional Inservice Center ↗
North Alabama
Director: Dr. Natalie Bendall — nbendall@una.edu
Mentors (North): Dr. Lisa Clayton, Madonna Choat, Deidra Brewer, Robin Thompson
Mentors (South): Kristy Watkins, Amy Stracner
North Cohort
UNA RIC, 1640 Tune Avenue, Florence — 3:30–5:00 PM
DateSession
Jun 9, 2026New Interest Meeting Virtual · 10 AM
Jul 14, 2026New Interest Meeting
Aug 19, 2026New Interest Candidates
Sep 9, 2026Mentoring Session 1
Oct 5, 2026Mentoring Session 2
Nov 9, 2026Mentoring Session 3
Dec 1, 2026Mentoring Session 4
Jan 20, 2027Mentoring Session 5
Feb 24, 2027Mentoring Session 6
Mar 10, 2027Mentoring Session 7
Apr 21, 2027Mentoring Session 8
South Cohort
Jasper High School, 1501 Viking Drive, Jasper — 3:30–5:00 PM
DateSession
Aug 18, 2026New Interest Candidates
Sep 15, 2026Mentoring Session 1
Oct 13, 2026Mentoring Session 2
Nov 17, 2026Mentoring Session 3
Dec 15, 2026Mentoring Session 4
Jan 19, 2027Mentoring Session 5
Feb 16, 2027Mentoring Session 6
Mar 16, 2027Mentoring Session 7
Apr 13, 2027Mentoring Session 8

Region 2

Athens State University RIC ↗
North Central
Contact: Brad Lewis — brad.lewis@athens.edu — (256) 216-6622
Facilitators: Ellen Thompson (North), Jennifer Priest (South)
Writing Retreats: Athens RIC, 1115-A Hwy 31, Athens, AL 35611
North Cohort
Morgan County ERC, Priceville — 4:30–6:30 PM
South Cohort
Cullman Primary School — 4:30–6:30 PM
DateSessionCohort
Aug 19, 2026Virtual Kickoff Virtual · 5 PMAll
Aug 25, 2026Opening KickoffNorth
Aug 27, 2026Opening KickoffSouth
Sep 22, 2026Component 4North
Sep 24, 2026Component 4South
Oct 22, 2026Component 3South
Oct 27, 2026Component 3North
Nov 14, 2026Fall Writing Retreat RetreatAll
Nov 17, 2026Component 2North
Nov 19, 2026Component 2South
Jan 28, 2027Writing Tips / Component 1 VirtualAll
Feb 20, 2027Winter Writing Retreat RetreatAll
Feb 25, 2027Session VirtualAll
Mar 1, 2027Spring Mentoring beginsAll
Apr 2, 2027Spring Writing Retreat RetreatAll

Region 3

AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center ↗
Northeast Alabama
Facilitators: Brad & Stephanie Lett, NBCTs (Wednesday sessions) — Amanda Meadows-Watkins & Elisabeth Johnson, NBCTs (Saturday sessions)
Wednesday Sessions
Guntersville High School, 14227 Hwy 431 S — 5:00–7:00 PM (virtual option available fall)
Saturday Sessions
Madison County Central Office, 1275 Jordan Road, Huntsville — 9:00–11:00 AM
DateSessionTrack
Aug 12, 2026NB Overview & OrientationWed
Aug 15, 2026NB Overview & OrientationSat
Sep 2, 2026Component 4 Instructions & PlanningWed
Sep 12, 2026Component 4 Instructions & PlanningSat
Sep 16, 2026Maintenance of Certification MOC Virtual onlyWed
Oct 7, 2026Component 2 Instructions & PlanningWed
Oct 17, 2026Component 2 Instructions & PlanningSat
Nov 4, 2026Component 3 Instructions & PlanningWed
Nov 14, 2026Component 3 Instructions & PlanningSat
Spring 2027Writing for National Boards + mentoring sessionsBoth

Region 4

UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center ↗
West Alabama
Location: UA/UWA Regional Inservice Center, Tuscaloosa area
Note: Must attend Aug 26 virtual session to receive substitute reimbursement for writing retreat (MOC candidates).
New Candidates
DateSessionFormat
Aug 20, 2026Candidate Overview & Orientation
PS# 557831
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Sep 22, 2026Component 4: Effective & Reflective Practitioner
PS# 563131
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Oct 20, 2026Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Env.
PS# 563134
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Nov 10, 2026Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction
PS# 563139
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Nov 16, 2026Fall Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 563078
In-person · 8:30 AM–3 PM
Jan 12, 2027Component 1: Content Knowledge
PS# 563143
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Jan–May 2027Spring Mentoring: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 4In-person · 4:30–7 PM
Apr 19, 2027Spring Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 563079
In-person · 8:30 AM–3 PM
MOC Candidates MOC
DateSessionFormat
Aug 26, 2026MOC Overview & Orientation
PS# 563081
Virtual · 4:30–7 PM
Nov 16, 2026Fall Writing Retreat (shared) RetreatIn-person · 8:30 AM–3 PM
Jan–May 2027Monthly Mentoring: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 4In-person · 4:30–7 PM
Apr 19, 2027Spring Writing Retreat RetreatIn-person · 8:30 AM–3 PM

Region 5

UAB Regional Inservice Center ↗
Central-West
UAB Regional Inservice Center — All Deep Dive sessions are virtual, Saturdays 8:00–10:00 AM
Fall 2026 — Deep Dive Sessions
DateSessionFormat
Sep 19, 2026Deep Dive — Component 2Virtual · 8 AM
Oct 17, 2026Deep Dive — Component 3Virtual · 8 AM
Nov 14, 2026Deep Dive — Component 4Virtual · 8 AM
Dec 12, 2026Deep Dive — Component 1Virtual · 8 AM
Spring 2027
DateSessionFormat
Jan 14, 2027Scholarship Writing SessionVirtual · 6 PM
Feb 6, 2027Writing Experience IIn-person · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Mar 11, 2027Video Editing / ConversionVirtual · 6 PM
Apr 8, 2027Editing and Revising ComponentsVirtual
May 1, 2027Writing Experience IIIn-person · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Jun 3, 2027Final Check-inVirtual · 6 PM

Region 6

Jacksonville State University Inservice Center ↗
Northeast / Anniston
Contact: vcurtis@jsu.edu — 100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
Fall sessions open to all; spring sessions (Jan+) limited to Region 6 educators (1:1 mentoring).
Must attend fall session for a component to receive spring mentoring for that component.
DateSessionFormat
Jan 29, 2026NBCT Scholarship Info Session
PS# 552279
Virtual · 6–7 PM
Jul 15–17, 2026National Board Boot Camp (statewide)Virtual Jul 15; In-person Jul 16–17 (Alabaster)
Aug 19, 2026Intro Session: You Can Do It! We Can Help!
PS# 552283 (in-person) / 561504 (virtual)
Hybrid · 4:30–6:30 PM
Aug 26, 2026Folders, Files & Focus: Organizing Your NB Journey
PS# 561507
In-person · 4:30–6:30 PM
Sep 9, 2026The Write Stuff: National Board Edition
PS# 562088
In-person · 4:30–6:30 PM
Sep 16, 2026Component 4 Instructions and Planning
PS# 552286
In-person · 4:30–6:30 PM
Oct 21, 2026Component 3 Instructions and Planning
PS# 552288
In-person · 4:30–6:30 PM
Nov 18, 2026Component 2 Instructions and Planning
PS# 552287
In-person · 4:30–6:30 PM
Jan 20, 2027Component 3 — Mentoring Session (1:1)
PS# 552291
In-person · 4:30–7:30 PM
Feb 17, 2027Component 2 — Mentoring Session (1:1)
PS# 552285
In-person · 4:30–7:30 PM
Mar 17, 2027Component 4 — Mentoring Session (1:1)
PS# 552284
Virtual · 4:30–7:30 PM
TBDApplying for the Alabama NB Scholarship
PS# 552292
TBD
Apr 17–18, 2027Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 552289 · Little River Canyon Center, Fort Payne
In-person · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
May 5, 2027Component 1: Taking the Test OR Mentoring Session
PS# 552290
In-person · 4:30–7:30 PM

Region 7

South Central Inservice Center (SCISC) ↗
South Central
Location: SCISC — Register in PowerSchool: Section 556855
MOC candidates meet separately with Anthony Hamley
DateSessionTime
Sep 23, 2026Component 2 Introduction (Presented by Brianne Gilliland)4:30–7:30 PM
Oct 14, 2026Component 3 Introduction4:30–7:30 PM
Dec 2, 2026Component 4 Introduction4:30–7:30 PM
Dec 16, 2026CSP Meeting Only Virtual4:00–5:00 PM
Jan 13, 2027Small Group Session #1 (CSPs & Candidates)4:30–7:30 PM
Feb 17, 2027Small Group Session #24:30–7:30 PM
Mar 17, 2027Small Group Session #34:30–7:30 PM
Apr 14, 2027Small Group Session #44:30–7:30 PM
May 5, 2027Small Group Session #5 / Component 1 Introduction4:30–7:30 PM

Region 8

ASU Central Alabama Regional Education Inservice Center ↗
Central Alabama
Director: Dr. Evelyn A. Hodge — ehodge@alasu.edu — (334) 207-9736
1625 South Hall Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 — PS Course# 265269
Mentors: Samantha Mayweather, Dr. Shavante Austin, Angela Larcheveaux
Cohorts: Montgomery Public, Pike Road, Lowndes County, LEAD Academy, Life Academy
DateSessionFormat
Aug 25, 2026Welcome to National Board! — Planning Your School YearZoom · 5 PM
Sep 22, 2026Recruitment and AwarenessZoom · 5 PM
Oct 27, 2026Preparing for National Board & Scholarship InformationZoom · 5 PM
Nov 17, 2026Unpacking Component 1 & Scholarship InformationZoom · 5 PM
Jan 22, 2027Unpacking Component 2 & Scholarship InformationZoom · 5 PM
Feb 23, 2027Unpacking Component 3 & Scholarship InformationZoom · 5 PM
Mar 16, 2027Unpacking Component 4 & Scholarship InformationZoom · 5 PM
Apr 27, 2027NBCT ALSDE Next StepsZoom · 5 PM
All listed sessions via Zoom. Face-to-face sessions also offered — contact RIC for details.

Region 9

East Alabama RIC — Auburn University College of Education ↗
East Alabama
PS Course# 346686 — Writing retreats in Auburn/Opelika area (location TBD)
First-year cohort members must attend 4+ sessions to qualify for writing retreats and substitute reimbursement.
Auburn Main Cohort
Auburn area — 5:15–7:15 PM CST
DateSession
Aug 18, 2026Thinking Like a NBCT & Overview of Components 1–4
PS# 564369
Sep 15, 2026Deep Dive Component 4 & Assessment Focus
PS# 564371
Oct 13, 2026Deep Dive Component 2 & Differentiation Focus
PS# 564373
Nov 17, 2026Deep Dive Component 3 & Student Engagement Focus
PS# 564374
Jan 12, 2027Maintenance of Certification (existing NBCTs) MOC
PS# 564377
Jan 12, 2027Continuing Your NBCT Candidacy (retake candidates)
PS# 564379
Jan 19, 2027Writing like a NBCT Zoom
PS# 564266
Feb 9, 2027Crafting Strong NBCT Responses
PS# 564381
Feb 16, 2027Scholarship Session Zoom
PS# 564358
Mar 2, 23; Apr 8, 20; May 6Writing Work Sessions w/ Coaching — 4:00–6:00 PM
Mar 18, 2027March Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 564304
Apr 13, 2027Deep Dive Component 1 & Preparing to Submit
PS# 564384
Apr 29, 2027April Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 564305
Jun 3, 2027June Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 564307
Lanett City / Chambers County Cohort
5:00–7:00 PM EST (4:00–6:00 PM CST) — Lanett City is on EST, Chambers County on CST
DateSession
Aug 18, 2026Thinking Like a NBCT & Overview
PS# 564251
Sep 15, 2026Deep Dive Component 4
PS# 564255
Oct 20, 2026Deep Dive Component 2
PS# 564258
Nov 17, 2026Deep Dive Component 3
PS# 564263
Jan 19, 2027Writing like a NBCT Zoom
PS# 564266
Feb 16, 2027Crafting Strong NBCT Responses
PS# 564274
Feb 16, 2027NBCT Scholarship Session Zoom
PS# 564358
Mar 16, 2027NBCT Scholarship Coaching
PS# 564338
Mar 18, 2027March Writing Retreat Retreat — Auburn/Opelika area
PS# 564304
Apr 13, 2027Deep Dive Component 1 & Preparing to Submit
PS# 564303
Apr 29, 2027April Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 564305
Jun 3, 2027June Writing Retreat Retreat
PS# 564307

Region 10

South Alabama Research & Inservice Center (SARIC) ↗
South Alabama
Contact: SARIC@SouthAlabama.edu — (251) 380-2741 — All cohort sessions 4:00–6:00 PM
South: Loxley (Baldwin Co.)  |  Northwest: Jackson (Clarke Co.)  |  Central: USA, Mobile  |  Northeast: Monroeville (Monroe Co.)
DateSessionCohort(s)
Aug 20, 2026Is the Journey Right for You? Zoom
PS# 255271
All
Sep 10, 2026Choose a Destination: NB Overview
PS# 270004
South (Loxley)
Sep 15, 2026Northeast (Monroeville)
Sep 17, 2026Northwest (Jackson)
Sep 24, 2026Central (USA)
Oct 1, 2026Component 4 Overview
PS# 283996
South
Oct 20, 2026Component 4 Overview
PS# 283996
Northeast
Oct 20, 2026Maintenance of Certification MOC
PS# 258268
All (USA)
Oct 22, 2026Component 4 Overview
PS# 283996
Northwest
Oct 29, 2026Component 4 Overview
PS# 283996
Central
Nov 12, 2026Component 2 Overview
PS# 283999
South
Nov 17, 2026Component 2 Overview
PS# 283999
Northeast
Nov 19, 2026Component 2 Overview
PS# 283999
Northwest
Dec 3, 2026Component 2 Overview
PS# 283999
Central
Jan 14, 2027Component 2 Deep Dive & Confirm Components
PS# 284001
South
Jan 21, 2027Component 2 Deep Dive & Confirm Components
PS# 284001
Northwest
Jan 26, 2027Component 2 Deep Dive & Confirm Components
PS# 284001
Northeast
Jan 28, 2027Component 2 Deep Dive & Confirm Components
PS# 284001
Central
Feb 4, 2027Component 3 & Writing
PS# 284003
South
Feb 18, 2027Component 3 & Writing
PS# 284003
Northwest
Feb 23, 2027Component 3 & Writing
PS# 284003
Northeast
Feb 25, 2027Component 3 & Writing
PS# 284003
Central
Mar 2, 2027Component 1 Prep Zoom
PS# 284008
All
Mar 5–6, 2027Writing Retreat (Fri–Sat) RetreatAll
Mar 11, 2027First Drafts & Mentoring
PS# 284004
South
Mar 16, 2027First Drafts & Mentoring
PS# 284004
Northeast
Mar 18, 2027First Drafts & Mentoring
PS# 284004
Northwest
Mar 25, 2027First Drafts & Mentoring
PS# 284004
Central
Apr 1, 2027Final Q&A for Component Submission
PS# 284007
South
Apr 8, 2027Final Q&A for Component Submission
PS# 284007
Northwest
Apr 13, 2027Final Q&A for Component Submission
PS# 284007
Northeast
Apr 30–May 1, 2027Writing Retreat (Fri–Sat) RetreatAll
May 6, 2027Final Q&A for Component Submission
PS# 284007
Central
May 11, 2027Component 1 Prep Zoom
PS# 284008
All
Jun 10, 2027Component Submission Support
PS# 316762
All (Mobile 4–6 PM; Fairhope 3–5 PM)

Region 11

Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center (SEARIC) ↗
Southeast Alabama
Location: Troy University Dothan Campus, 500 University Drive, Dothan, AL
Format: Hybrid (face-to-face or Zoom) — PS Course# 344343
DateSession FocusSection #Time
Sep 12, 2026NBPTS Network Orientation & Work Session with Mentors5636999 AM–12 PM
Oct 10, 2026Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction5637019 AM–12 PM
Nov 14, 2026Component 4: Effective & Reflective Practitioner5637029 AM–12 PM
Jan 9, 2027Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment5591839 AM–12 PM
Feb 13, 2027Mini Writing Retreat & Technology Requirements Retreat5637039 AM–2 PM
Mar 13, 2027Work Session with NBCT Mentors5637049 AM–12 PM
Apr 10, 2027Mini Writing Retreat / Technology Requirements Retreat5637059 AM–2 PM
May 8, 2027Collaboration & Submission Requirements5637069 AM–12 PM