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Welcome to the National University National Board Certification in 2015! Options, Timelines and Free support!”
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2. National University National Board Certification
2014/2015 Support Options, and Degree Programs
Presented by the
NU School of Education and
NBC P20 Teacher Leadership Center
NBC Program Ambassadors: Sean McCarthy, Amanda Trimillos, and Joanna Eagan-Murray

3. Today’s Agenda National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board tools and processes!
2014/2015 cycle and beyond!
NU master's degree programs and graduate credit courses that integrate the National Board Certification tools and processes
Free support for candidates offered through the National University NB Leadership Center (online and onsite)
Today’s Agenda

4. Participating in Today’s Session
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5. About National University
Second largest, private, nonprofit university in California
Sixteenth largest private, not-for-profit university in the US
WASC regional accreditation; NCATE 2014
Multiple sites; headquarters in La Jolla, San Diego
99 undergraduate and graduate degrees
Issues more teaching credentials in CA than any university, seven years running
National Board Leadership Center, NBCT adjunct faculty
About National University

6. About the NU-NBC Teacher Leadership Center
Promote knowledge and use of National Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates
Support accessing scholarship and grants
Initiate and align with educational reforms and programs focused on effective teaching and teachers that increase student achievement
Develop partnerships and online collaboration (schools, IHEs, associations, organizations)
Increase NBCTs nationwide
About the NU-NBC Teacher Leadership Center

7. We Offer Options
1. Preparation for National Board Certification EMBEDDED in a master’s degree program
2. Graduate certificate for 5 NBC courses
3. NBCTs can use credit to waive one CORE course
4. Free online and on site support and guidance for National Board Certification (no credits)
5. Networking with candidates and NBCT, nationwide

8. What Is National Board Certification?
A voluntary process established by NBPTS
Achieved through a rigorous, performance- based assessment aimed to measure what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do while demonstrating how their performance improves student achievement
An advanced credential that complements a state license
Three years of teaching experience required for candidacy
Open to all- public, private, charters
These are the tools candidates use and these are the tools candidates will be assessed with.
What Is National Board Certification?

9. The Research…
Majority of studies indicate that National Board Certification makes a significantly positive impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement
Teachers who pursue certification show significant improvement in their teaching practice, whether they achieve certification or not
All else being equal, teachers who have achieved National Board Certification helped their students achieve larger testing gains than did colleagues without the certification
These are the tools candidates use and these are the tools candidates will be assessed with.

10. YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS standards and processes.
NBPTS Core Propositions
NBCT certificate standards in (disciplinary fields)
Architecture of Accomplished Teaching
Components 1, 2, 3, 4
Evidence of Impact on Students
Documentation
Assessment Center Exercises (1)
These are the tools candidates use and these are the tools candidates will be assessed with.
YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS standards and processes.

11. Five Core Propositions
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
Ask audience if this if something they already do? What evidence would show they do this already?

13. National Board Certificates
Based on NATIONAL Standards
16 subject areas (content areas)
Developmental ranges/ages
25 Certificates
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

14. National Board Certificate Areas
Art
Early and Middle Childhood
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Career and Technical Education
English as a New Language
Early and Middle Childhood 
English Language Arts
Early Adolescence
Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

15. National Board Certificate Areas
Exceptional Needs Specialist
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
Generalist
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood
Health
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Library Media
Literacy: Reading – Language Arts
Early and Middle Childhood
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

16. National Board Certificate Areas
Mathematics
Early Adolescence
Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Music
Early and Middle Childhood
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Physical Education
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

17. National Board Certificate Areas
School Counseling
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood 
Science
Early Adolescence
Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Social Studies – History
World Languages Other than English
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

18. Developmental Levels Early Childhood (Ages 3-8)
Middle Childhood  (Ages 7-12)
Early & Middle Childhood  (Ages 3-12)
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood  (Ages 3-18+)
Early Adolescence  (Ages 11-15)
Adolescence and Young Adulthood  (Ages )
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (Ages )
Use the NBPTS Q and A to show what the subjects and levels are. Potential candidates should review the Assessment at a Glance online for each certificate area to determine the best for their credential and teaching situation.

19. What’s the NBPTS process? 2014/2017
Flexibility - While teachers can complete the entire certification process in one year once it is fully implemented, some may choose to do so over several years if that fits better with other demands on a teacher’s time.
Affordability - The total cost of certification is $1900 (plus annual registration fee), with each of the four components costing $475 and $75 annual registration fee . Candidates will have the option to pay for and submit components separately.
For THIS cycle, an active candidates may only submit ONE or TWO components by the May deadline (vs. ALL) 

20. The Design of the 2014/2017 Process
The process for National Board Certification will be comprised of 4 components:
Component 1
Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
Component 2
Differentiation in Instruction
Component 3
Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment
Component 4 (C4)
Effective and Reflective Practitioner

21. Component 1(Available 2014-15 Year): Content Knowledge**
Administered at computer centers
Three constructed responses and 45 selected responses depending on certificate areas
All questions build to create ONE score for this component
Component One At a Glance

22. P.E., Art, and Career and Tech (due to revisions) have a unique focus.
Component 2: Differentiation in Instructions (Available Year): NBC 683
Written Commentary using Student Work Samples Traditionally, in this component, you provide a Written Commentary that analyzes how you ASSESS student learning in your own classroom utilizing your own content standards - typically following 2 students over a course of time
AYA Science:In this entry, you choose three instructional activities, related instructional materials, two student responses to each activity, and a culminating assessment, and you submit a Written Commentary. Your submission should demonstrate your strategies for linking instructional activities together to engage students in building conceptual understanding of one major idea in science.
P.E., Art, and Career and Tech (due to revisions) have a unique focus.
These descriptors are general. Specific requirements are guided by the certificate specific portfolio instructions.

23. Component 3: Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment
Component 3: Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment*** (Available Year): NBC 682
Written commentary using Video evidence Traditionally, in this component, you provide a Written Commentary that analyzes your teaching through video taping whole class or small group discussion. ***
AYA Science – In the past, in this entry you submit a 20- minute video recording of your interactions with students as they actively gain an ability to understand and use scientific concepts and problem-solving skills. (Small/whole class?)
These descriptors are general. Specific requirements are guided by the certificate specific portfolio instructions.

24. Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner ** (Available Year) NBC 681
Written Commentary using Professional Contributions
In this component, you use Written Commentary to show impact on student learning using evidence through PROFESSIONAL contributions with families/communities, as a learner, and as a leader/collaborator ***
Traditionally, you must demonstrate how your work in each of three categories impacts student learning:
As partner with students’ families and community
As learner
As collaborator and/or leader
These descriptors are general. Specific requirements are guided by the certificate specific portfolio instructions.

25. Scoring*** All FOUR components must receive an Accomplished Score
You may “bank” scores for two years and retake Component for a fee
Complete information on scoring is not available. We do know that candidates must pass all 4 components to Accomplish NBCT

26. How will the assessment roll-out?
National Board Certification will rollout over the course of three cycles: *
C1: Content Knowledge**
C1: Content Knowledge
C1: Content Knowledge
C2: Differentiation in Instruction
C2: Differentiation in Instruction
C2: Differentiation in Instruction
C3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment
C3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment
Note: Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, candidates for the CTE certificates will begin the new process in
Note: Due to revisions of World Languages (WL) assessment, candidates for the WL certificates will begin the process with Component 2: Student Work Portfolio in Components 1 and 3 will be available in , and Component 4 in
*Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE), candidates for the CTE certificate will begin the new process in  
**The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in
C4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

27. What this means for 2014-15 candidates and beyond
Applications for the certification process is NOW available to new candidates; due February 28.
The certification will be rolled out over time, with the first two components for most certificate areas available NOW for the 2014−15 school year.
Note: Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE), candidates for the CTE certificate will begin the new process in  The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in

28. Important Dates and Deadlines
Important Dates and Deadlines Registration Window March 1, 2014– February 28, 2015
Fee Payment Deadline February 28, 2015
Change of Certificate or Specialty Area March 31, 2015
Change of Component Selection March 31, 2015
ePortfolio Submission Window April 1–May 20, 2015
Withdrawal Deadline March 31, 2015
Component 1: Content Knowledge Testing Window March 26–June 15, 2015

29. Funding for Full Candidates
States may offer various grant programs in place towards NB Certification fee of (inquire with YOUR state)
Districts may provide subsidies or grants for teachers (inquire)
Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations
NBPTS has extended payment options
Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources

30. Military members and spouses NEW!!
Through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse eligible veterans up to $2,000 for National Board Certification assessment fees.  The VA will also reimburse a portion of retake fees if candidates do not achieve certification on the first attempt. For additional information, access
  or call GI-BILL-1.
NU military Admission Advisors can also speak to students about using the GI Bill for this purpose!

31. Good News! NB P20 Leadership Center
Support and parallel experiences are offered to you through National University’s
NB P20 Leadership Center
Good News!

32. Face-to-face and online candidate support
Graduate credit opportunities
Here’s How: Integrate NB content into NU coursework and capstone project—make job embedded connections that add value to you, your kiddos and your school.

33. Support Options
Online and face-to-face NB candidate orientation, professional development and support by NBCT coaches
24/7 access to our virtual support environment
Ongoing webinars, videos, blog posts & other resources

34. Master of Arts in Teaching with NBC Specialization

35. Why this program? Evidence of my impact on student learning
Use National Standards of Learning in job embedded assignments
Prepare for future National Board Certification or be an active NBCT Candidate
Build my competency and pedagogy with National Board Leadership foundations
I have achieved NBCT but need to renew or sharpen my skills

36. About the Courses Ten courses, one month each
4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units)
Online delivery—24/7 access
Financial aid available (FAFSA)
First course NB 1201x at discounted rate
Nine per unit or $1, per course (current tuition)
With 15 students, a 15% reduction is applied on current tuition
About the Courses

37. Class Format All on-line and your classroom
4-week courses (some 8-week)
1 Text for 5 Courses – Accomplished Teaching: The Key to National Board Certification
Thursday Discussion/Sunday Discussion response
Sunday Submit paper – working toward building Course focused NBC Component (Papers all focus on you and your students)
No mandated meeting times
Live interactive communication with instructor
-Phone, , Blackboard Collaborate

38. What Are the Advantages?
Convenient--fit your coursework around your schedule thanks to online format
Meaningful and relevant--coursework is all about YOUR teaching and YOUR classroom
Sophisticated and engaging coursework-- interactive, multimedia presentation of content
Accelerated--finish your degree in approximately one year
What Are the Advantages?

39. NBC 1201x Measuring and Informing Quality Instruction, Teaching and Leadership
(NBC overview and Action Plan)
NBC 681 Teaching, Learning, & Membership in Learning Communities
(NBPTS Component 4)
NBC 682 Evidence of Student Learning, Video Analysis
(NBPTS Component 3)
NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, Student Work Sample Analysis
(NBPTS Component 2)
NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project
(thesis)
NBC Courses ( 5 )

40. Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)
EDT Curriculum and Design Using Technology
MAT Cultural Democracy/Social Pluralism
MAT Program Design and Curriculum Theory
MAT Models of Teaching Applications and Practice
MAT Foundations and Principles of Curriculum
Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)

41. Proposed MAT Sample Schedule
February START
December Graduate!
June MAT 644
November MAT 643
July EDT 612
January NBC 682
August MAT 641
February MAT642
September NBC 1201X for NBPTS
March NBC 681
October NBC 683
April NBC 639
Proposed MAT Sample Schedule

42. All NBC courses integrate National Board Teaching Standards
National Board Certified Teachers are recognized as experts and leaders in education across the country.
TEACH TO LEAD TO TAKE THE LEAD!

43. Military-Connected Educators
Military-Connected Educators? Spouse, dependent, retired, Civilian working on base?
National University offers special military rates and support just for you! Military Advisors assist YOU with any challenges you face as a military- connected student ! We can help you use your GI-Bill or MyCAA funding for classes!

44. What do you want to accomplish?
Apply and begin the National Board Certification process with one to two components—October start?
Apply for NBCT as a candidate AND enroll in the MAT/NB October cohort?
Enroll in MAT/NB cohort to prepare, but don’t apply for NBCT candidacy?
Enroll in the 5 NBCT courses only?
Enroll in the Ed.D program (NBCTs)?

45. Or…NB Field Test Opportunity?
Test drive certification ?
-no cost and no risk
-for research purposes only
-will not count towards Certification
-offer a way to “practice” the process
Apply now/Field tests for 2014: Content Knowledge (a computer- based assessment completed at a test center in your region)
Coming in 2015: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (video and self- reflection); and
Coming in 2016: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (a new written component).
Rae Adams for field test guidelines

46. Go to www.nbctwave.org Go to the Graduate Programs tab
Select “Join a Cohort”
Follow the four steps to be preapproved for enrollment for October degree programs
For NBCT support only, indicate, and you will get instructions for support webinars and a Haiku password
OR… call or for assistance!
Are you are ready?

47. Then What?
The NB Center will guide you via your verification form--connect you to an admission advisor to complete enrollment steps (no GRE, transcipt of BA, only).
If you want to be an NBCT candidate

48. About the Degree Timelines
Explore the prepare to begin…
Applicant Verification form: programs/join-a-masters-cohort/
NU graduate application ($60 fee)
NU admissions advisor will contact you to enroll
FAFSA-financial aid application
> DON’T send FAFSA forward until you have courses schedules and your are fully enrolled.
Start in October (while your aid is being processed).
Watch for messages to access your first course!
About the Degree Timelines

49. We look forward to serving you!
If you KNOW you want to join the Master’s Cohort, the NBCT Support Cohort, or BOTH, contact us to guide you along… Ronarae (Rae) Adams Director, NB P20 Leadership Center or cell;