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National Board Cohorts

WEA-Eastern Washington offers cohorts for members pursuing their National Boards Certification. Here are a few highlights of WEA-Eastern’s Cohorts:

  • WEA-Eastern is OSPI approved

  • Our facilitators are state-trained (with OSPI) and they are also WEA members

  • FREE clock hours earned during cohort sessions for members

  • Members can use cohort hours toward paid PERT hours

  • Low candidate-to-facilitator ratio

  • Expense is quite less than a local college/university (see fee schedule below)

  • Cohort meeting schedules are determined by the needs/availability of your group

Registration for 2024-2025 is now open. 

Upcoming Dates and Costs:

Foundations

Cost: $100

Clock Hours: 4

For candidates starting in October: 10/20/2024, 8:00am-12:00pm

For candidates starting in January: 01/12/2025, 8:00am-12:00pm

Component 1

Cost: $150

Clock Hours: 6

03/10/2025, 4:30pm-6:00pm

03/24/2025, 4:30pm-6:00pm

03/31/2025, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Component 2

Cost: $250

Clock Hours: 15

Final Read Deadline: 02/15/25, 11:59pm

12/09/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

12/16/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

01/06/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

01/13/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

01/27/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

Component 3

Cost: $250

Clock Hours: 15

Final Read Deadline: 04/25/25, 11:59pm

02/03/25, 4:30pm-7:00pm

02/24/25, 4:30pm-7:00pm

03/03/25, 4:30pm-7:00pm

03/17/25, 4:30pm-7:00pm

04/14/25, 4:30pm-7:00pm

Component 4

Cost: $250

Clock Hours: 15

Final Read Deadline: 01/04/25, 11:59pm

10/07/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

10/14/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

10/28/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

11/04/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

11/11/24, 4:30pm-7:00pm

Final Read

Cost: $150

Clock Hours: 0

FAQs:

Who can register for WEA-Eastern's cohorts? Any WEA member in the eastern Washington area. This means WEA-Eastern members and members of neighboring local associations. Our cohorts are all online only due to our large geographical area. There is no in-person option. 

How do I register? You can use this link to register now for the 2024-2025 cohorts. You can also fill out this form to receive updates on the 2024-2025 cohorts.

What are the cohort meeting schedules? Exact cohort dates will be set once candidates are placed with a facilitator (placement will take place following the kick-off meetings). See an example calendar under "resources" below for approximate dates, meetings run from October-April.

What are the cohort fees? Your fees to participate in cohorts are separate from fees paid to National Board. WEA member fees are as follows for 2024-2025: $150 for Component 1 workshop, $250 for each of Components 2, 3 and 4 and $100 for Foundations (for those who did not attend JumpStart).

If I change my mind about cohorts, can I get a refund?  If you withdraw from Cohort participation by 10/16 (C4), 12/13 (C2), 2/13 (C3), 3/17 (C1) we will offer you a full refund. If you withdraw after those dates, we cannot issue you a refund. (If you attend Foundations, that will not be refunded)

Resources 

WEA-Eastern NBCT Cohort Interest Form 24-25

Cohort Fee and Date Sheet

Have questions on the National Boards process? Email Jennifer O'Shea or visit the National Boards website  Questions about cohorts can be directed to Morgan Cazee-Widhalm at WEA-Eastern.