Mississippi State University World Class Teaching Program - WCTP

03/31/2026

Ready to take the next step toward National Board Certification?

Join the Mississippi State World Class Teaching Program this summer for support workshops designed just for you!

📍 Starkville: June 8–10, 2026
📍 Meridian: June 23–25, 2026
💻 Virtual: July 6–8, 2026

In-person workshops: $50 for Mississippi teachers
Virtual workshop: Free for Mississippi teachers

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and move closer to certification!

🔗 Register here: https://www.wctp.msstate.edu/getting-started

03/29/2026

25 teachers. One powerful milestone. 🎉

This year, 12 teachers earned National Board Certification and 13 more maintained theirs through MSU's WCTP. They represent school districts across Mississippi and Alabama.

NBPTS ranks Mississippi State No. 14 in the nation for the number of NBCTs among its graduates. Mississippi itself ranks eighth in the country with more than 5,000 NBCTs statewide.

Congratulations to every teacher honored at this year's pinning ceremony. The students in your classrooms are better for it.

03/24/2026

We are proud of these NBCTs!

Celebrating the teachers who have earned or renewed the prestigious National Board Certification through MSU's World Class Teaching Program! 🎉

We are so proud of their hard work and dedication, and we enjoyed recognizing them during a recent pinning ceremony. Learn more: https://buff.ly/wrkDdge

Fun fact: Mississippi State is ranked No. 14 nationwide for number of National Board Certified Teachers, with 1,156 MSU graduates having earned certification!

02/24/2026

Reminder: The deadline to register with National Boards for this cycle is Saturday!

02/16/2026

02/03/2026

Join us for a Component 1 Workshop on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30–12:30 at Partnership Middle School in Starkville.

FREE for MSU WCTP-registered candidates
$75 for other National Board candidates

Learn more or register here: https://www.wctp.msstate.edu/getting-started

Questions? Contact Stephanie McGee at [email protected].

01/05/2026

Reminder: The virtual crash course is this Saturday!

📣 Teachers! Ready to start your National Board journey?
Join MSU’s World Class Teaching Program for a free virtual Getting Started Crash Course:

🗓 Saturday, Jan. 10
🕘 9 AM – 12:30 pm
💻 Online via WebEx

Learn the process, connect with mentors, and take your first step toward certification—from wherever you are!

Details: https://www.wctp.msstate.edu/getting-started

12/08/2025

📣 Teachers! Ready to start your National Board journey?
Join MSU’s World Class Teaching Program for a free virtual Getting Started Crash Course:

🗓 Saturday, Jan. 10
🕘 9 AM – 12:30 pm
💻 Online via WebEx

Learn the process, connect with mentors, and take your first step toward certification—from wherever you are!

Details: https://www.wctp.msstate.edu/getting-started

12/06/2025

We are proud of your hard work! 🎇🎆

12/02/2025

National Board candidates: The Mississippi State University World Class Teaching Program will host a Writing Workshop this Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Partnership Middle School in Starkville.

This interactive session supports candidates as they develop and refine their written portfolio components.

This workshop is free for candidates registered with MSU’s WCTP and $25 for all others.