How the NBCT Process Changed my Life Christina Delk, Heidi Givens, and Melissa VanZant.
-
Upload
valerie-griffith -
Category
Documents
-
view
212 -
download
0
Transcript of How the NBCT Process Changed my Life Christina Delk, Heidi Givens, and Melissa VanZant.
How the NBCT Process Changed
my LifeChristina Delk, Heidi Givens, and Melissa VanZant
Eligibility
At least three years experience as a pre-K-12 teacher in a public or private school
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
A valid teaching license
Exceptional Needs Specialist:Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Birth to age 21+
Knowledge of the effects of hearing loss on students’ lives, development, and the learning process
Must have access to three special needs students for the portfolio entries
Certification Process
Two-part assessment: 4 portfolio entries and 6 assessment center exercises
Can be completed in one year, with up to three years to certify
Is based on the standards in each certification area
Exceptional Needs Specialist standards
I. Knowledge of Students
II. Knowledge of Special
Education
III. Communication
IV. Diversity
V. Knowledge of subject matter
VI. Meaningful learning
VII. Multiple paths to knowledge
VIII. Social development
IX. Assessment
X. Learning environment
XI. Instructional resources
XII. Family partnerships
XIII. Reflective practice
XIV. Contributing to the
profession
Assessment : Demonstrating the Standards
Four Portfolio EntriesIncludes videos of large and small group
classroom practicesRequires student work samples
Six Assessment Center ExercisesAre delivered at a computer-based testing
centerAre timed, with open-response prompts
Exceptional Needs SpecialistPortfolio Entries
Entry 1: Assessment Informs
Instruction
Entry 2:Fostering
CommunicationsDevelopment
Entry 3:Enhancing Social
Development
Entry 4:DocumentedAccomplishments
Exceptional Needs SpecialistAssessment Center Exercises
Exercise 1:Behavior Analysis andIntervention (DHH Specific)
Exercise 2:Science and
Mathematics
Exercise 3:Social Studies and the
Arts
Exercise 4:Transition Planning
(DHH Specific)
Exercise 5:Health/PE/Leisure
Exercise 6:Professional
Vocabulary (DHH Specific)
Steps to Begin Your Journey
Apply$65 application feeInitial $500 paymentStart portfolio
SubmitEligibility forms due Dec 31Remaining $2000 due Jan 31Portfolio due March 31Assessment Center Exercises done by June 15
NBCT KY Incentive and Rewards
Salary Supplements- $2000 a year for the life of the certificate (10 years)
Fee supports- Upon certification 75% of the $2500 initial fee less any scholarships, federal subsidies, etc.
Rank change
Participation as a mentor
Why we Pursued Our NBCT in DHH and How it Effected Us
Heidi’s experience…
Christy’s experience…
Melissa’s experience…