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Favorite Teacher Graffiti
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Who was your favorite teacher?
On the front wall write three qualities that describe the teacher?
Choosing Excellence:National Board Certification
You’re at the head of your class.
Now go to the top of your profession and join 211 New Jersey National
Board Certified teachers.
The National Board Certification process is the
best professional development experience I’ve
ever had.
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National Board Certification fosters quality teaching and student learning
“The evidence is clear that National Board Certification distinguishes more effective teachers…with respect to student achievement.”
Congressionally-mandated report
National Research Council of the National Academies
June 2008
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National Board Certification® is…
Recognition for accomplished teaching—content knowledge and teaching pedagogy
Advanced certification
Voluntary
Assessment based on national standards of accomplished teaching developed by teachers and other educators
Valid for 10 years
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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Validate your teaching practice
Provide opportunities to advance your career
Increase financial opportunities in many areas
Provide a portable teaching license in most states
Contribute to Professional Development hours and up to 9 graduate credits
National Board Certification can
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It’s by teachers, for teachers
Practicing classroom teachers:
Develop the standards
Develop the assessments
Score the assessments
Provide candidate support
Advocate for related education reforms
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It’s about the Five Core
Propositions Accomplished teachers …
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National Board Certification covers the entire spectrum of learning
25 Certificates that:
Cover 16 content areas and 7 developmental levels
Apply to more than 95 percent of teachers
Are based on the Five Core Propositions
Choosing the right certificate: http://www.nbpts.org/for_candidates/certificate_areas1
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Teaching Standards
Eligibility
At least three years experience as a pre- K-12 classroom teacher or school counselor in a public or private school
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A valid teaching license or a license to practice as a school counselor
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The certification process… Is a two-part assessment Can be completed in one year, with up to 3
years to certify Is based on standards in each certificate area 9 months to complete written portfolio 6 30 minute constructed response exercises
scheduled at a computer-based assessment center
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Four Portfolio Entries
Demonstrate accomplished teaching through analysis and reflection on student learning
Include videos of large- and small-group classroom practice
Require student work samples
Document accomplishments of collaborating with families, community, and colleagues, demonstrating continuous learning and leadership skills
Six Assessment Center Exercises
Demonstrate accomplished proficiency with subject matter
Are delivered at a computer-based testing center
Are timed, with open-response prompts
The assessment
Scores are…
Defined by a rubric based on standards and core propositions
Assigned by trained scorers in the specific teaching field
Valid, fair and reliable Bankable
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Describe your most successful teaching experience
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It’s about the Five Core
Propositions Accomplished teachers …
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Financial Responsibility
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$65 application fee
$500 up front portion of the assessment fee
$750 of the assessment fee by December 31, 2011
Candidates send in subsidy application to Vicky Duff for the other $1,250 assessment fee. Vicky applies through National Board to secure this for each candidate.
The district is in the process of working with our Board of Education to support this process with resources such as money and professional development time; however, specific parameters have not been established as of yet. If you are interested in becoming an NBCT, please do not let the financial obligation hinder your interest at this time.
Candidate Support
“Candidates who reported higher quality mentoring were more likely to achieve certification.…” (Freund, 2005)
Candidates will have full administrative support, as well as access to district support groups and mentors.
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Make the commitment: factors
Time Professional goals Professional commitments Personal commitments
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QUESTIONS?
For more information…
Toll-free phone number:
1-800-22TEACH
NBPTS Web site:
www.nbpts.org20
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