NBCT RENEWAL JUMPSTART

Illinois State University

www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts 1

NBCT RENEWAL JUMPSTART

Illinois NBPTS Comprehensive Support System

Lynn Gaddis

DeWitt, Livingston, McLean County ROE 17

Normal, Illinois

September 12, 2009

10:00AM – 3:00PM


Welcome

• Welcome

• Introductions– Name– Certificate Area– City – School District – Why you want to renew.




Agenda Outline

• NBCT Advisory Panel

• Getting to Know the Profile for Professional Growth

• Explore and Plan– Component 1– Component 2– Component 3– Reflection


Panel of NBCTs

What did you wish you knew at the beginning that you learned as you completed the PPG?

• Helpful Hints

• Insights

• Misunderstandings

• Logistical Issues



NBPTS Frameworks

Show evidence of how you use these frameworks to make teaching decisions.—

• The 5 Core Propositions

• The Architecture of Teaching



Focus of PPG

Foundation for your Continued Growth

• What you continue to do in the classroom

• What you do for yourself as a life long learner

• What you do to enhance student learning



Renewal vs. Certification

Renewal • Interrelated Components

• Evaluated Holistically

• Less Pages

• Rigorous and Demanding

• Renewed/Not Renewed and Recommendations

1st Time NBC• Independent Entries

• Evaluated Separately

• More Pages

• Rigorous and Demanding

• Scores and NO Feedback



8 Aspects Rubric

In small groups,

• Review evaluation criteria on p. 7 to identify key phrases stated in each bullet.

• Review p. 4 of Understanding the Renewal Decision to identify the 8 evaluation aspects.

• Discuss and clarify the meaning of the key expectations outlined in the 8 Aspects Tool.



Structure of Components

1. 3 Components and a Reflection make a whole picture of an NBCT’s continued professional growth.

2. The NBPTS Webinar shows the structure of the Components and how they are interrelated.

3. Review the NBPTS Powerpoint to show how the pieces fit.



Component 1 Is…

Multifaceted PGEs show evidence of

• Certificate-specific Content Knowledge

• Professional Development

• Current Trends in the Field

• Issues of Equity and Diversity

• Variety

• Ongoing and Evolving Growth


Illinois State University Getting to Know Component 1

• Review rationale.

• Review requirements.

• Review the prompts.

• Review the understanding the requirements.

• Read p. 19 Considerations for Thoughtful Selections



Brainstorm 4 PGEs

• Show a Model Brainstormed Outline.

• Brainstorm Activities Individually.

• List and/or Organize Activities for PGEs.

• Share strategies for organizing PGEs in Whole Group.



PGE Specific Prompts

1. Provide a context of the professional

situation that indicates what need you are addressing.

2. Describe the PGE. How does it show a

response to needs of students, the professional community, parents, and/or self?



PGE Holistic Prompts

Somewhere in Component 13. Explain how you have acquired and deepened your content

knowledge to remain current including use of research and/or use of professional activities.

4. Explain how you have acquired and deepened your pedigogical knowledge to remain current including use of research and/or use of professional activities.

5. Explain your acquisition of and/or effective and appropriate use of technology.

6. Discuss how your interaction with colleagues, other professional groups, parents, and/or community members has enhanced your professional growth.



Organizer

• Model of how to identify what you do to fit the questions for the PGE.

• Begin to fill in the organizer to outline your thinking about each of the four PGEs.



Prompts and 8 Aspects

• In groups, review prompt questions in Component 1 and compare to the 8 Aspects to discuss how they are aligned.

• Draft notes next to the prompts 1-6 on Outline of PGEs that identifies evidence of your growth for the PGE.

• Clarify as a whole group.



• Review Component 2 directions to identify specific requirements on p. 20-21.

• Review the prompt questions.

• Compare the prompt to the 8 aspects.

• Read p. 22. – Considerations for Thoughtful Selections

• Review the Understanding the Requirements.


Illinois State University Component 2Making Good Choices

1. Review the PGEs and select a lesson that shows the application of one of the PGEs.

2. Identify how that application demonstrates evidence of

– Student learning

– Equity of access

– Appreciation of diversity

– Certificate-specific content knowledge



• Review Component 3 Directions to Identify Specific Requirements on p. 23.

• Review the Prompt Questions.

• Compare the Prompt to the 8 Aspects.

• Review the Understanding the Requirements.

• Read p.25– Considerations for Thoughtful Selections


Illinois State University Component 3 Making Good Choices

1. Review the PGEs and select a lesson or student work from a lesson that is connected to one of the PGEs.

– Learner work from adults or children

– Videotape with adults or children

2. Identify how that application demonstrates evidence of Direct or Indirect Impact on student learning.


Illinois State University Getting to Know the Reflection

• Review Reflection directions to Identify specific requirements.

• Review the prompt questions and show alignment to the 8 aspects.




NBPTS www.nbpts.org

• NBCT Link--www.nbctlink.org – Interactive, online learning community designed for

National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs).

• My Profile—NBPTS website under “candidates” tab or https://nbpts4.ets.org/nbpts/– Update your profile. – Apply and pay for renewal.– Change your username and password.



Illinois Resources

• NBRC at ISU website Renewal Information, Working Agendas, and Handouts for Services

www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts

• ISBE websiteState Information

www.isbe.net/propprep/nbpts.htm

• IKAN websiteForms for Stipend and Mentor/PD Compensation

www.ilnbpts.org

Documents

NBCT RENEWAL JUMPSTART