1. Getting Started Workshop #2 CERRA National Board Candidate Support Workshop Toolkit WS2 2014

2. CERRA National Board Toolkit 2 Essential Questions How do I organize my time to complete my NB work? What are some initial steps, forms, terms, and deadlines that I need to know? What management strategies can I use to help me in the NB process? What resources do I have available to help me? (ex. professional journals, videotaping equipment, NBCT mentors, etc.)

3. CERRA National Board Toolkit 3 Initial Steps Determine which of the 25 certificate areas is applicable for your content area and age of students. Register with National Board at: www.boardcertifiedteachers.org. Pay careful attention to the eligibility requirements. www.boardcertifiedteachers.org Pay National Board a $75 annual registration fee. Download the standards for your certificate area. Download other supporting materials such as the Five Core Propositions and the At-A-Glance documents Develop a plan to study for the assessment center.

4. CERRA National Board Toolkit 4 Audit National Board will conduct random verification audits. Candidates who are selected for the audit will need to complete and submit the following forms. Education Verification Form Employment Verification Form License Verification Form

5. Available Late Fall 2014 Portfolio entry instructions for Component 2 Component 1: Content Knowledge exercise examples 2014-2015 Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines 2014-2015 Guide to Electronic Submission Additional information about the scoring process and score reporting CERRA National Board Toolkit 5

6. 6 Next … Take time to study and process portfolio instructions. Make notes. Consider which lessons and which students you wish to feature in your classroom-based entries (as applicable). Consider what evidence would be most appropriate for your entries (as applicable).

7. National Board Candidate Management System (NBCMS) Access NBCMS through www.boardcertifiedteachers.org to www.boardcertifiedteachers.org View and update your candidate record Purchase components Make payments Check on the status of fee payments Update personal information CERRA National Board Toolkit 7

8. 8 Mark Your Calendars It is important to make time to complete your National Board work.

9. CERRA National Board Toolkit 9 Portfolio Tips Create a folder or notebook for each entry: Electronic: Label a folder for each entry and keep that folder within the larger folder for NB. Hard Copy: Organize your printed material, student work, pictures, notes, etc. in folders or file boxes. Save your work often – keep duplicate files on data storage devices (CDs or jump drives, etc.) Follow the specific NB guidelines about margins, font, pages, anonymity, cover sheets, evidence, etc.

10. CERRA National Board Toolkit 10 More Portfolio Tips Practice videotaping. Analyze the tapes – reflect and learn – videotape some more! Keep copies of student work samples from more students than you actually plan to use so you have choices. Reference the Five Core Propositions in Written Commentaries.

11. Planning for Submission When the time comes to submit your work, allow sufficient time for materials to upload. Submit portfolio entries via e-Portfolio, using instructions on the NB website. Submit portfolio entries some time between April 1, 2015 and May 15, 2015. CERRA National Board Toolkit 11

12. Planning for Assessment Fully paid candidates will receive an email prior to the start of the testing window. This email provides authorization to schedule the computer-based assessment. Review the Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines. Request testing accommodations (as necessary) Make an assessment center appointment, choosing your place and time to assess via the Pearson website. Schedule the assessment one day between March 2 to June 15, 2015. CERRA National Board Toolkit 12

13. CERRA National Board Toolkit 13 Assessment Center Tips Create 6 folders, notebooks or file boxes - one for each constructed response topics and each selected response topic Collect resources: books, articles, contacts, etc. Create a K-N-R chart for each prompt K: What I know about the subject N: What I need and/or what I need to learn R: What resources might help me Keep the chart handy – revisit it and revise it often.

14. CERRA National Board Toolkit 14 Building a Network What NBCTs might be able to help in your school or district? What “experts” might you consider as resources? What support might you need from the District Liaison? What time and place can you find to meet as a group?

15. CERRA National Board Toolkit 15 More Information National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ® www.nbpts.org 1-800-22-TEACH CERRA Jenna Hallman www.cerra.org 1-800-476-2387 hallmanj@cerra.org School District Liaison: