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 National Board Certification: Impact on Teaching and Learning: 

National Board Certification: Impact on Teaching and Learning

NBPTS Facts: 

NBPTS Facts Created in 1987 Non-partisan, independent, non-profit 63 member board of directors, majority are classroom teachers

NBPTS Mission: 

NBPTS Mission Maintain high and rigorous standards for what teachers should know and can do Provide a national voluntary system to assess and certify teachers who meet those standards Advocate related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification into American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers

What is it? : 

What is it? High, rigorous standards for what teachers should know and demonstrate Designed to retain, reward and advance accomplished teachers through a voluntary system of advanced certification

Based on Core Propositions: What teachers should know and be able to do: 

Based on Core Propositions: What teachers should know and be able to do 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.

24 Certificates Offered: 

Early Childhood (EC) : Ages 3-8 Middle Childhood (MC) : Ages 7-12 Early Adolescent (EA) : Ages 11-15 Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) : Ages 14-18+ Art (2) Career and Technical Education (1) English as a New Language (2) English Language Arts (3) Exceptional Needs Specialist (1) Generalist (2) Library Media (1) Math (2) Music (2) Physical Education (2) Science (2) Social Studies-History (2) World Languages Other than English (1) School Counseling (1) UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Health 24 Certificates Offered

Standards Parameters: 

Standards Parameters Highlight specific aspects of teaching, while emphasizing its holistic nature Bring core principles to life in a variety of classroom settings Identify knowledge, skills and dispositions that support performance at a high level Show how professional judgment is reflected in observable actions

English/Language Arts Standards: 

English/Language Arts Standards I. Knowledge of Students II. Knowledge of the Field III. Engagement IV. Learning Environment V. Equity, Fairness, and Diversity VI. Instructional Resources VII. Instructional Decision Making VIII. Reading IX. Writing X. Listening, Speaking, and Viewing XI. Language Study XII. Integrated Instruction XIII. Assessment XIV. Self-Reflection XV. Professional Community XVI. Family Outreach Preparing the Way for Productive Student Learning Advancing Student Learning in the Classroom Supporting Student Learning through Long-Range Initiatives English/Language Arts Standards

Process Measures  Decision-Making… : 

Process Measures Decision-Making… For these students At this time In this setting

School Site Portfolio: 

School Site Portfolio Shows evidence of meeting NBPTS standards through classroom work Includes student work samples, videotapes of classroom interactions Written reflection provides a window into candidate’s actions and how they think

Portfolio Entries: 

Written descriptions and student work Most portfolios requires something similar to: 1. Student Growth Analysis 2. Small Group Video + Analysis 3. Whole Class Video + Analysis 4. Documented Accomplishments Portfolio Entries

Assessment Center: 

Six questions, 30 min. each Subject specific (content) Tests age-appropriate, content-appropriate strategies Assessment Center

Why should I apply to become a candidate?: 

Why should I apply to become a candidate? Professional Development Professional Pride

Why Apply? (Part 2): 

Why Apply? (Part 2) Financial reward ($3,500 annual bonus) Clock Hours requirement waived to renew continuing certificate Credits available 45 clock hours when you finish the process, another 45 when you certify Professional Certification granted for Residency Certificate holders if certification is achieved Certificate transferable to most states Can possibly add new endorsement—highly qualified

Why Apply? (Part 3): 

Why Apply? (Part 3) Leadership opportunities Facilitator for NB, ProCert Building curriculum/instructional leader District curriculum/instructional leader Statewide teaching advocacy Other?

Professional Certification and National Boards: 

Professional Certification and National Boards All teachers receiving teaching certificates after Sept. 2000 have a Residency Certificate and must complete a Professional Certificate program within 5 years Length and cost of “Pro Cert” programs varies by college/university The Residency Certificate is based on initial standards for new educators; the Professional Certificate is based on advanced standards and promotes career growth goals; National Board is focused on the highest standards for accomplished teaching by showing excellence in practice and in professional life.

What do I need to do to become certified?: 

What do I need to do to become certified? Visit the National Board Website: www.nbpts.org Click “Candidate Resource Center” Click “Certificate Knowledge Center” Click “View all Certificates and Standards Overviews” to get an idea about your area You can download Standards, Portfolio Instructions, and the Scoring Guides

What do I need to do to become certified?: 

What do I need to do to become certified? Check eligibility 3 Years of K-12 teaching experience Access to at least 6 students in the area in which you are attempting certification License to teach in the state Pay fee: $2,500 for 06-07 candidates

What support options do I have?: 

What support options do I have? Districts: Many districts offer fee support and other resources to candidates NBPTS: online/phone support WEA: Jump Start Seminar & Assessment Center Prep events Washington Initiative/OSPI: Scholarships Universities: Support groups facilitated by NBCTs

Universities’ Roles: 

Universities’ Roles UW, WSU, EWU, WWU, PLU and CWU have developed programs to support candidates: Summer orientation activities Cohort groups with NBCT facilitators Certificate study days Other

District/Building Support Possibilities: 

District/Building Support Possibilities Communicate Spread the word Feature NBPTS activities Recruit a candidate Support Host pre-candidacy workshops Fund support groups Offer video services Pay candidate fees Offer release days to work on process Celebrate Party or celebration event at completion of the process Host event for new NBCTs

2006-07 National Board Timeline: 

2006-07 National Board Timeline Apply after Jan. 1, 2006 $65 due when you apply, full payment due Dec. 31, 2006 “The Box” arrives after you pay at least $300 Candidacy year: - Portfolio--April 1, 2006-March 31, 2007 - Assessment Center-- April 1, 2006- June 23, 2007 Find out scores before end of Dec. 2007

Washington State Timelines : 

Washington State Timelines Washington Initiative Scholarship applications due February 10th. Applications will be on the OSPI website late Nov/early Dec. Scholarship Notification: March 10, 2006 April 14, 2006: Applications and $365 fee due to NBPTS Spring/Summer 2006: University & District Kickoffs, WEA Jump Start Seminar Summer 2006: Scholarship recipients send fee to support provider according to the provider’s timeline.

Sneak Preview: “Take One” : 

Sneak Preview: “Take One” One video entry completed and scored Score can be banked and applied to candidacy No eligibility requirements Washington State pilot: 05-06 Will be available nationally in 2006-07

Facts and Figures : 

Facts and Figures There are 40,200 NBCTs nationwide NBCTs have an average of 14 years of experience 34% have less than 10 years experience 19% 11-15 years 18% 16-20 years 27% more than 20 years 235 teachers certified in Washington in 2004, bringing the total to 584. Over 600 Washington candidates are currently waiting for scores.

Resources : 

Resources National Board: 1-800-22TEACH www.nbpts.org Washington Initiative at OSPI: http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/npbts Terese Emry: temry@ospi.wednet.edu Washington Education Association: http://www.washingtonea.org/member/prof-dev/natl-brd.htm Jim Meadows: jmeadows@washingtonea.org