Awareness National Board Certification

Illinois State University

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Awareness National Board Certification

Illinois NBPTS Comprehensive Support System

Mary Jo Matousek, NBCT

[email protected]

DuKane Institute Day

February 26, 2010



National Board Certification in Illinois



Initial LicenseInitial License

Standard LicenseStandard License

Illinois Master Teaching CertificateIllinois Master Teaching Certificate ** Can only be attained by successfully completing the Can only be attained by successfully completing the

National Board Certification ProcessNational Board Certification Process

3 Tiered 3 Tiered Illinois Licensing SystemIllinois Licensing System


Growth of IL NBCTs

YEAR # NBCTs

1994 4

1995 7

1996 11

1997 17

1998 37

1999 90

2000 188

2001 352

2002 575

2003 829

2004 1,240

2005 1,566

2006 1,988

2007 2,492

2008 3,191

2009 3,923www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts 4


Illinois NBC

NBCTs

• 3,923 Illinois NBCTs

• 4th in the Nation for New NBCTs

• 6th in the Nation for Total NBCTs

• 1st in the Nation for District with New NBCTs: Chicago Public Schools

Candidates

• Almost 1,400 IL Candidates 08-09 Cyclewww.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts 5




Why National Board?




NBC is More Than Just Recognition

• Teachers demonstrate that they meet high and rigorous teaching standards.

• Our profession benefits from every achievement:

• Developing a common language of accomplished teaching

• Identifying accomplished teachers

• Raising the public’s perception of educators

• The five core propositions are becoming embedded in:

• Teacher preparation programs

• Continuing professional development for teacher

• Teachers’ daily reflective thinking



Benefits of Just Completing the Benefits of Just Completing the NBPTS Process...NBPTS Process...

Enhances reflective/analytical thinking about instructional practice and its impact on student learning.

Fulfills continuing professional development

requirements for certificate renewal for five years.

Some universities offer graduate credit for candidates going through the process.

May earn 3 hours of graduate credit from ACE (American Council on Education) and NBPTS

(Credits must be accepted by an accredited university in order to count towards an advanced degree or by a school district for salary lane movement.)



Benefits of Becoming an NBCT...Benefits of Becoming an NBCT...

Illinois Law offers:Illinois Law offers:• Illinois Master Teaching CertificateIllinois Master Teaching Certificate• $3,000.00 annual stipend from ISBE$3,000.00 annual stipend from ISBE• Opportunities to earn additional funds Opportunities to earn additional funds as a mentor/provider of professional developmentas a mentor/provider of professional development

Through NBPTS and ACE…Through NBPTS and ACE…

• 9 hours of ACE graduate credit in education.9 hours of ACE graduate credit in education.

(Credits must be accepted by an accredited university in order to count towards an advanced degree or by a school district for salary lane movement.)

Illinois State University Unknown Amounts InIllinois Financial Crisis

It is unknown what IL programs may be It is unknown what IL programs may be cut by the governor and legislature. cut by the governor and legislature.

If the State Budget Remains the Same—If the State Budget Remains the Same—• Pro-rated Stipend under $1,500 Pro-rated Stipend under $1,500 • No Mentor Compensation No Mentor Compensation If the State Budget for NBC is cut to $0—If the State Budget for NBC is cut to $0—• No StipendNo Stipend• No Mentor Compensation No Mentor Compensation




What is the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards?



Five Core Propositions

• Teachers are committed to students and their learning.

• Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.

• Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.

• Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.

• Teachers are members of learning communities.



Enhanced Architecture of Enhanced Architecture of Accomplished TeachingAccomplished Teaching

START HERE:

•ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS

•Who are they?

•Where are they now?

•What do they need and

when do they need it?

•Where should I begin?

Set high, worthwhile goals appropriate for these students, at this time, in this setting.

Design and implement instruction designed to attain these goals.

Evaluate student learning in light of the goals and the instruction.

Reflect on student learning, the effectiveness of instructional design, particular concerns and issues.

Set new high and worthwhile goals that are appropriate for these students at this time.

Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students about their level of accomplishment of the targeted goals.



25 Certificates

• Student Age-Ranges

• Early Childhood 3-8 years old

• Middle Childhood 7-12 years old

• Early Adolescence 11-15 years old

• Young Adulthood 14-18 years old

• Subject Areas

• Linked to the Illinois Content Area Teaching Standards



Eligibility Requirements

• A Valid State Teaching License

• A Bachelor’s Degree

• Three Years Teaching Experience

• Currently Teaching



Certificates Available for Certificates Available for 2009-20102009-2010

Early Childhood (Ages 3-8)Generalist

Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12)Generalist

Early and Middle Childhood (Ages 3-12)ArtEnglish as a New LanguageLiteracy: Reading-Language ArtsMusicPhysical Education*World Languages Other than English

Early Adolescence (Ages 11-15) *Generalist English Language Arts

MathematicsScienceSocial Studies-History

Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood Exceptional Needs (Ages 0-21)

Library-Media (Ages 3-18+) School Counseling (Ages 3-18+)

Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Ages 14-18+)

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies-History

Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)

Art

Career and Technical Education

English as a New Language

Health Education

Music

Physical Education

World Languages Other than English

( German is not available this year)

The following 25 certificates are currently available:

*Low demand certificates will not be offered each year. Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood (EAYA) World Languages Other than English (WLOE) for Ages 11-18+ is still available. Specialty areas German, Latin, Japanese are no longer included. Future availability of these certificates will be dictated by demand. Information on low demand certificates will be provided on the NBPTS website as it becomes available.



Schedule of the Process

Once a candidate has made initial payment to

NBPTS, the candidate can complete the

portfolio and assessment center exercises in

any order, as long as the deadlines for

portfolio submission and the assessment

center are met.



Two Parts to the Process

1. Portfolio Process = 4 Entries

2. Assessment Center = 6 Entries

Total # of Entries = 10 Entries



Portfolio Entries for Complete Process

Four Portfolio Entries:

• Three classroom-based entries:

– Generally, one student work analysis entry, including student work samples

– Generally, two video analysis entries

• One entry combining family and community outreach, professional leadership/collaboration, and professional learning activities.



Portfolio Entries for Complete Process

Library Media Portfolio Entries:

• Three classroom-based entries:

– Instructional Collaboration– Appreciation of Literature– Intergration of Technology

• One entry combining family and community outreach, professional leadership/collaboration, and professional learning activities.



Portfolio Written Commentaries

The candidate writes: Descriptions

Analyses

Reflections

The candidate includes: Artifacts

Documentation and verification

Student Work or Videotapes



Assessment Center

• Six 30-minute exercises

• Multi-part question prompts

• Focus on certificate area content

• Held at regional sites*

– *See NBPTS website for locations and times



Library Media Assessment Center

• Six 30-minute exercise

• 1. Organizational Management

• 2. Ethical and Legal Tenets

• 3. Technologies

• 4. Collection Development

• 5. Information Literacy

• 6. Knowledge of Literature



Scoring

Four-point rubric

Scorers are all recognized practicing teachers in the certificate-area.

Scoring takes place in the summer.

Bias, validity and reliability checks are in place (has higher reliability rates than AP exam).



Banking Portfolio and Assessment Center Scores

Candidates…

• may bank entries.

• have 2 years to bank entries and retake entries to achieve a score of 275 or higher.



2009-2012 Schedule...2009-2012 Schedule...

Candidates have up to 3 years to complete the NBPTS process…..

Year 1 - Initial Entry

(complete portfolio)

Year 2 – May retake, if

necessary

Year 3 – Retake if necessary

2010-20112011-2012

2012-2013



What Support is Available to Illinois Candidates?


Three Resources for Support

1. NBPTSManages the National Board Assessment System.

2. NBRC at Illinois State UniversityProcesses the applications for the IL Candidate Fee

Subsidy paid by ISBE.

Offers website resources for candidates.

3. Voluntary NBCT-led Candidate SupportNBCTs may volunteer to set up cohorts or individually

mentor candidates.




Changes in Candidate Support

Due to limited funding, it is not known if there will be a statewide candidate support program.

Candidates may—

• Contact NBCTs locally or in their certificate to see if the NBCT would volunteer to mentor.

• Contact administrators or NBCTs in schools or districts to see if there is a candidate support program available.

• Visit the NBRC at ISU website to find working agendas and handouts to support individual candidates to work through parts of the process.



How Do I Know If This How Do I Know If This Process is Right For Me?Process is Right For Me?

Go to the NBPTS web site: www.nbpts.org Click on “For Candidates”.

Then click on the link that says “Certificate Areas”.

Scroll down and select the subject area (or generalist) and the correct development area (early childhood, middle childhood etc.) that matches your teaching assignment.

Then download and review the “Assessment at a Glance.” Highlight every place where you see your practice. Decide whether or not this process will a good fit for you at this time.)

For a more in-depth understanding of the process, download and review the Standards, Portfolio Instructions, and Scoring Guide.



What Do I Do Next?What Do I Do Next?

1. Review the standards and requirements. Go to www.nbpts.org

2. Make the commitment.

3. Familiarize yourself with your state and local application requirements at the NBRC at ISU website. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts

4. Identify financial resources.

Illinois State University Limited State Funding

• Due to limited funding, the Illinois State Board of Education will support 500 candidates.

• Continue to visit the NBRC at ISU website to see information about the spring 2010 window for the Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy.



Eligible for State Funding

• Teach in an Illinois public school.• Have a valid and current IL initial or standard

teaching license or Type 73 counseling license.• Be a U.S. citizen or have up-to-date paperwork.• Applied to NBPTS and paid the $65 first.• Completed application with all requested

information completed and accurate.



Priority for State Funding

In the event there are more applications than available funding, the state will prioritize applications on a first come, first serve basis and for teachers who meet one of these qualifications—

• Completed the NBPTS Take One! process.• Teach in an AEWS School.• Teach in a AWS School.• Teach in a school with 50% or more students on

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Illinois State University How to Apply for State Funding

1. Apply to NBPTS and pay the $65. (Do NOT pay the $500 non-refundable fee.)

2. Then go to the NBRC at ISU website to print the application for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy.

3. Complete the Illinois application accurately, completely, and legibly.

4. Fax the completed Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy Application to the NBRC at ISU.




NBPTS Resources

• Website www.nbpts.org

– Logistical Information

– Standards and Portfolios

– Support Materials• Guide to National Board Certification• Q & A: What every teacher should know• Standards• Portfolio Directions• Assessment Descriptions• Scoring Guide



Illinois Resources

• NBRC at ISU website

www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts

• ISBE website

www.isbe.net/profprep/nbpts.htm

Documents

Awareness National Board Certification