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Becoming aNational Board Certified Teacher

NSTA 2012, IndianapolisPatty McGinnis, NBCT

Kitchka Petrova, NBCT

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Choosing Excellence:National Board Certification

You’re at the head of your class.

Now go to the top of your profession.

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


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

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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 Continuing Education Units (CEU)/ re-certification requirements in some areas

National Board Certification can

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What National Board Certified Teachers do for your students

Foster a deeper understanding of content Measurably improve your students learning and

achievement Provide individualized instruction based on

your students needs and strengths Help your students demonstrate knowledge

through a variety of assessment methods

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What National Board Certified Teachers do for your school

Build learning communities

Support mentoring for new or struggling teachers

Create closer ties among your school and your students, families and communities

Provide public distinction for your school


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

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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

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Four Portfolio Entries

Demonstrate accomplished teaching

Include videos of large- and small-group classroom practice

Require student work samples

Document continuous learning, leadership, and collaboration

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

Describe your most successful teaching experience


Timeline

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The Process


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


State and local information

Application process/procedure/deadlines State/local fee support/incentives Candidate coaching and mentoring # of NBCTs in your state http://www.nbpts.org/resources/

state_local_information


Make the commitment: factors

Time Professional goals Professional commitments Personal commitments


NBCTs support candidates

1-800-22TEACH 22National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Candidate Support

“Candidates who reported higher quality mentoring were more likely to achieve certification.…” (Freund, 2005)

NBPTS Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support outlines roles and responsibilities for candidates and support providers


Take One!

Entry 3: Inquiry Through Investigation $395; Scholarships Available Up to three years to transfer Take One! Score to

National Board Certification Available to teachers, pre-service teachers,

administrators, and college professors (need access to K-12 class)


Overview of Adolescence and Young Adulthood Science Portfolio

There are four entries Entry 1: Teaching a Major Idea Over Time” Entry2: Active Scientific Inquiry Entry 3: Whole class Discussion about Science Entry 4:Documented Accomplishments:

Contribution to Student learning


Assessment Center There will be 6 questions and you will have 30 min

to write each of your answers. 1. Data Analysis. 2. Interrelationships. 3. Unifying Concepts. 4.Change over time. 5.Student misconceptions, 6. Science, Technology, and Society.


How is your score determined?

• The portfolio is 60 % of your score.• Entry 1, 2,and 3 are 16% each and entry 4 is 12

%. (3 x 16%) + 12% =60%• The scores from the assessment center make

40% of your total score.• Each question is weighted 6.67%• (6X 6.67%=40%)


Rubric Levels and Score Range Rubric Level 4 corresponds to scores

3.75- 4.25 - Clear, consistent and convincing evidences

Rubric Level 3 corresponds to scores

2.75- 3.74 – Clear evidences Rubric Level 2 corresponds to scores

1.75- 2.74 – Limited evidences Rubric Level 1- corresponds to scores

0.75- 1.74 – Little or no evidences.


What is a passing score?

Passing score is 275 points. A candidate with total weighted scale

score of 275 and higher is awarded National Board Certification.

If you have less than 275 you will have two years to redo some of the entries and achieve the certification.


What you MUST have before you start?

Print the following documents: Five core propositions – What teachers should

know and be able to do. Portfolio Instructions- General and specific for

your certification. Scoring guide for your certification. Standards by area. Requirements for the Assessment Center and

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QUESTIONS ?


For more information…

Toll-free phone number:

1-800-22TEACH

NBPTS Web site:

www.nbpts.org


http://www.nbpts.org/

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