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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

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

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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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 14- 18+) Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (Ages 11-18+) 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.

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) 

The Design of the 2014/2017 Process The 2014-17 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

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

P.E., Art, and Career and Tech (due to revisions) have a unique focus. Component 2: Differentiation in Instructions (Available 2014-15 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.

Component 3: Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment Component 3: Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment*** (Available 2015-16 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.

Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner ** (Available 2016-2017 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.

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

How will the assessment roll-out? National Board Certification will rollout over the course of three cycles: 2014-15* 2015-16 2016-17 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 2015-16. 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 2014-15. Components 1 and 3 will be available in 2015-16, and Component 4 in 2016-17. *Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE), candidates for the CTE certificate will begin the new process in 2015-16.   **The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until 2015-16 but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in 2014-15. C4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

What this means for 2014-15 candidates and beyond Applications for the certification process is NOW available to new candidates; due February 28. http://www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/ 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 2015-16.  The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until 2015-16 but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in 2014-15.

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

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

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  http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/montgomery_gibill/index.html  or call 1-888-GI-BILL-1. NU military Admission Advisors can also speak to students about using the GI Bill for this purpose! Amanda.Trimillos@natuniv.edu

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

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.

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

Master of Arts in Teaching with NBC Specialization

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

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 courses @ 394.00 per unit or $1,728.00 per course (current tuition) With 15 students, a 15% reduction is applied on current tuition About the Courses

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, E-mail, Blackboard Collaborate

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?

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 )

Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT) EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using Technology MAT 641 Cultural Democracy/Social Pluralism MAT 642 Program Design and Curriculum Theory MAT 643 Models of Teaching Applications and Practice MAT 644 Foundations and Principles of Curriculum Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)

Proposed MAT Sample Schedule February 2015 START December 2015 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

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!

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!

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)?

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). Email Rae Adams for field test guidelines radams@nu.edu

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 email for assistance! Are you are ready?

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 email radams@nu.edu

About the Degree Timelines Explore the prepare to begin… Applicant Verification form: http://nbctwave.org/graduate- 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

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 radams@nu.edu 858-642-8352 or cell; 858-926-6196