National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Library Media Am I ready for this?

What is National Board Certification? “A demonstration of teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards” (ADE Website). Two major parts of the assessment process: the portfolio and the assessment center One to three years to complete the assessment process and achieve certification.

Why pursue National Board certification? Commitment to excellence Professional Development Graduate credit (6 hours) Bonus from state of Arkansas District incentives No Child Left Behind (Highly Qualified Teacher)

Eligibility “3 or more years in the classroom in an Arkansas public school prior to candidacy” “Currently engaged in direct classroom instruction with students” “Graduated from accredited college” “Possesses valid Arkansas standard teaching license” (ADE Website).

What is the cost? Application fees may be covered by the state An ADE orientation must be attended Application Process to state must be completed Michael Rowland, NBPTS Program Advisor, or Retake entries currently cost $ each If certification is not achieved, the state must be repaid.

Library Media Standards Knowledge of Learners Knowledge of Teaching and Learning Knowledge of Library and Information Studies Integrating Instruction Leading Innovation through the Library Media Program Administering the Library Media Program Reflective Practice Professional Growth Ethics, Equity, and Diversity Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships

Portfolio Instructional Collaboration (16%) 3 week collaborative project requiring samples of student work showing growth 3 week collaborative project requiring samples of student work showing growth Fostering an Appreciation of Literature (16%) Video entry with instructional samples Video entry with instructional samples Integration of Instructional Technologies (16%) Video entry with instructional samples Video entry with instructional samples Documented Accomplishments (12%) Documented professional development impacting student learning within the past five years Documented professional development impacting student learning within the past five years

Assessment Center Exercises- (6.67%) Organizational Management Ethical and Legal Tenets Technologies Collection Development Information Literacy Knowledge of Literature

Why you? We need more library media specialists to pursue this certification! You need to be aware of what teachers in your building may be working toward…and how you can help! Current number of National Board Certified Teachers in Arkansas: 378 Current number of National Board Certified Teachers in the area of Library Media: 21

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