Take an active role in your Association. The business meeting of the Association provides each member with the opportunity to observe their elected leaders in action. Hear reports and updates on important issues from NCRA leaders and contribute to vital Association business. ​Registration will close July 24, 2025, at 7:00 am CT

Curious about what makes a great voice writer before the amendment vote? Join us for an enlightening session that dives into the unique skills, tools, and techniques used by today’s professional voice writers. This webinar will also walk you through the path to becoming a certified voice writer. We’ll discuss educational programs, training requirements, and professional certifications. Voice writers and stenographers each bring valuable strengths to the profession, and this session will also spotlight how the two groups successfully collaborate to uphold the integrity of the record and meet the growing demand for accurate, realtime reporting.. Free for NCRA members and $35 for non-members. Total CEU 0.1.

New for 2025: free webinar for NCRA members! Court reporters play a crucial role in the legal system, transcribing fast-paced, high-pressure proceedings that require both mental clarity and physical stamina. The demands of the job—whether in the courtroom, at depositions, or in other legal settings—can lead to significant mental and emotional stress. This presentation will provide practical strategies for court reporters to manage stress, maintain mental sharpness, and sustain long-term well-being while ensuring accuracy and professionalism in their work.

New for 2025: Mental Health Awareness Month free webinar for NCRA members! As guardians of the record, you are under pressure. Find out what solutions researcher Karen Eddington learned in The Under Pressure Project. Our work ethic deserves tools. Learn how to rest and repair when you’re tired. Discover what makes you feel strong. Come away knowing what pressure is, what you can do about it, and get a sense of how much you matter. Learn how we can strive for excellence without taking on the pressures of perfectionism. 0.0 CEU

New for 2025: Mental Health Awareness Month free webinar for NCRA members! In this presentation, Dr. Edwards will explore how court reporters and legal professionals can manage the psychological impact of vicarious trauma, navigate stress, and build emotional resilience using body-based and cognitive techniques. Her compassionate and practical approach empowers professionals to establish emotional boundaries, regulate stress responses, and cultivate long-term mental wellness. 0.0 CEU

Practice fast. Practice slow. Finger drills? Everyone seems to have a different idea of how to make progress with speed building. Who is right? Find what works for you. Join our new professionals and high-speed students panel for a look at some of the popular advice for speedbuilding practice and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. Free for NCRA Members - $10 for Non-members. Total CEU: 0.0

NCRA President, Executive Director, and Chair of the Nominating Committee discuss serving on the NCRA Board of Directors. This webinar will cover who is eligible, how directors are selected, and the duties and responsibilities of the board members. Total CEU: 0.0

New for 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month free webinar for NCRA members! Have you ever purposely engaged in behavior that didn’t align with your goals or values? If so, there’s a good chance you know about self-sabotage, and you’re not alone. In this brief webinar, we will examine possible causes of self-sabotage, analyze self-sabotage in the workplace, and discuss tips for overcoming self-sabotage. Don’t let the ‘inner bully’ block your road to success. Join us as we decode self-sabotage. CEU: 0.0

New for 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month free webinar for NCRA members! Winning from within! Each day, we should operate with one goal in mind- to become a better version of ourselves than we were the day before. Constantly striving for excellence positions us to tap into our full potential and achieve at high levels. We bring all of who we are to everything we do. Who and what are we bringing? This keynote speech will share the obstacles Dr. Ashlye overcame as she seeks to live a life of impact. First, beginning with mindset, and then, developing and honing her skillset, she has learned and embodied how to win from within. This presentation will outline key components that we all can use to achieve our goals, improve personal and professional performance, enhance our lives, strengthen our connections and relationships, and attain success on our own terms. CEU: 0.0

New for 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month free webinar for NCRA members! Court reporters and especially students face a daily barrage of high-pressure situations and demanding expectations. It's time for a paradigm shift! This session delves into practical strategies that go beyond just coping. We'll explore how to honor yourself as an individual by meeting your mental, physical, and emotional needs. By examining the origins of internal and external stressors that plague us all in the judicial realm, you'll gain valuable awareness. This newfound understanding becomes the key to dismantling overwhelm, self-defeating thoughts, and limiting patterns. This one-hour talk equips court reporters and students with actionable tools to prioritize mental well-being and optimize performance in our most valuable role as the guardians of the record. CEU: 0.0