Our work is simple: cultivate positive connection, relevance, and engagement for everyone — students and adults — in the school building and learning takes root. Our brand of people-driven professional learning isn’t soft; it’s science. And it works.
NTC is one of the oldest and most influential professional learning nonprofits in the United States.
Students reached across the country with over 54% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
States ranging from coast to coast, including partnerships with urban and rural systems and schools, state departments of education, local education agencies, and charter schools.
Brilliant staff bring a wide range of expertise in professional learning systems, coaching, curriculum, ELA, math, special education, and multilingual learning to our core work.
For over two decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to improving teacher effectiveness, creating robust professional learning systems, and fostering growth environments for new teachers. By supporting educators with evidence-based coaching and mentoring, we aim to stop — and reverse — the challenges that hinder teacher success and, ultimately, keep our students from reaching their full potential in school and beyond.
We empower schools to create inclusive, optimal learning environments that foster success for all students.
We believe embracing people as full human beings — each with their own rich story — is the magic behind our work inside and outside of our organization.
We partner with others to build capacity, strength, and talent.
We dare to do what’s right even when it’s hard.
We build spaces filled with with care, respect, and joy.
We are humble, driven by a love of learning and growth.
Candid, a leading watchdog nonprofit that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector, annually recognizes our commitment to transparency and financial efficiency with a Platinum rating. Check out our most recent annual report to learn more.
Started with the idea that every new teacher deserves a coach, we have always understood the power of personal connection to drive learning, growth, and a strong sense of self. Since 1988, NTC has championed coaching done right to improve instruction, retain and grow the workforce, and drive high-quality student learning experiences.
We partner with visionary philanthropies and partners to make schools centers of community transformation, touching the lives of millions of educators and students nationwide. Their sustained investment is a true gift — we work tirelessly to honor their trust by getting the best possible results for K-12 schools nationwide.
