1. Take One!

2. A breakthrough model of professional learning A way for all teachers to “sample” National Board Certification A proven, highly effective experience to develop teaching practice. A catalyst for fostering meaningful discussion about students and their learning by aligning teaching practice to professional standards. What is Take One! ?

3. Teachers who are engaged in thoughtful planning, implementation and reflection on teaching practice. Student learning linked to effective instructional practices. A common professional language for discussing teaching practices across content and grade levels. Differentiated leadership opportunities for teachers. Strengthened parent and community connections. Take One! leads to …

4. Info you need… Cost = $395 Complete one pre-selected video portfolio entry of the NB process NB Candidates who transfer a Take One! score to their full candidacy receive a $395 credit on their account, thus reducing the $2,500 fee for full NB Certification.

5. Take One! Eligibility Criteria Available to all teachers, including induction and pre-service teachers; principals; administrators; professors and those who provide support for National Board Certification candidates. Take One! requires that educators have access to a pre-K-12 classroom to complete the portfolio entry.

6. Funding for Take One! A number of scholarships are available but limited. Scholarships are provided on a first come, first served basis. Interested individuals should submit their Take One! application as soon as possible and submit the scholarship application right away. The link to the scholarship application can be accessed from the individual’s Fees & Payments page within their My Profile account.

7. Take One! Certification Areas 25 Areas of Certification Area suitable for almost every teacher Check out www.NBPTS.org website to determine which one best suits you!

8. The Standards The standards are the backbone of the process! Become familiar with them BEFORE you begin writing You MUST consider the standards in your description, analysis, and reflection

9. Writing: Description Analysis Reflection Planning & Collaboration Videotaped Segment Instructional Portfolio Entries

10. CMS Support Services Small-group meetings facilitated by National Board Certified Teachers Online support site via Moodle Professional Readers At least two Instructional Institutes (held during school hours in Winter and Spring)

11. Your Next Steps… Visit the National Board website for candidate information Apply online by December 31 st Pay the $65.00 Processing Fee Download the materials for your certification area and review

12. For More Information National Board 1-888-780-7805 www.nbpts.org NC DPI National Board Office http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/recruitment/nationalboardcertification/ CMS National Board Wiki http://pdsupport.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/National+B oard+Information CMS National Board Office nboffice@cms.k12.nc.us

13. Questions? Thank you & Best Wishes!