1. Choosing Excellence: National Board Certification You’re at the head of your class. Now go to the top of your profession.

2. The National Board Certification process is the best professional development experience I’ve ever had. 2 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

3. National Board Certification fosters quality teaching and student learning “The evidence is clear that National Board Certification distinguishes more effective teachers…with respect to student achievement.” Congressionally-mandated report National Research Council of the National Academies June 2008 3 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

4. National Board Certification ® is… Recognition for accomplished teaching— content knowledge and teaching pedagogy Advanced certification Voluntary Assessment based on national standards of accomplished teaching developed by teachers and other educators 4 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

5. Validate your teaching practice Provide opportunities to advance your career Increase financial opportunities in many areas Provide a portable teaching license in most states Contribute to Continuing Education Units (CEU)/ re-certification requirements in some areas National Board Certification can 5 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

6. What National Board Certified Teachers do for your students Foster a deeper understanding of content Measurably improve your students learning and achievement Provide individualized instruction based on your students needs and strengths Help your students demonstrate knowledge through a variety of assessment methods 6 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

7. What National Board Certified Teachers do for your school Build learning communities Support mentoring for new or struggling teachers Create closer ties among your school and your students, families and communities Provide public distinction for your school 7 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

8. It’s by teachers, for teachers Practicing classroom teachers: Develop the standards Develop the assessments Score the assessments Provide candidate support Advocate for related education reforms 8 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

9. It’s about the Five Core Propositions Are committed to students and their learning. Know the subjects they teach and how to teach them to students. Are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. Think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Are members of learning communities. Accomplished teachers … 9

10. Eligibility  At least three years experience as a pre- K-12 classroom teacher or school counselor in a public or private school  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution  A valid teaching license or a license to practice as a school counselor 10 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

11. The certification process…  Is a two-part assessment  Can be completed in one year, with up to 3 years to certify  Is based on standards in each certificate area 11 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

12. Four Portfolio Entries Demonstrate accomplished teaching Include videos of large- and small-group classroom practice Require student work samples Document continuous learning, leadership, and collaboration Six Assessment Center Exercises Demonstrate accomplished proficiency with subject matter Are delivered at a computer-based testing center Are timed, with open-response prompts Six Assessment Center Exercises Four Portfolio Entries The assessment

13. NBCT-WLOE/EAYA Portfolio Entries  Entry I: Designing Instruction Over Time  Entry II: Building Communicative and Cultural Competence (15 min. video)  Entry III: Engaging all Learners (15 min.video)  Entry IV: Documented Accomplishments Contributions to Student Learning National Board for Professional Teaching Standards13

14. NBCT-WLOE/EAYA Assessments  Exercise 1: Oral Proficiency  Exercise 2: Interpreting Oral Texts  Exercise 3: Interpreting Written Texts  Exercise 4: Written Communication  Exercise 5: Knowledge of language Acquisition  Exercise 6: Knowledge of How Language Works National Board for Professional Teaching Standards14

15. Describe your most successful teaching experience 15 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

16. Timeline 16

17. The Process $65 application fee Initial $500 payment Start portfolio apply Eligibility forms Remaining $2000 balance submit Schedule your assessment center appointment make an appointment Portfolio Entries – postmark by March 31 Assessment Center Exercises – by June 15 submit planningcollectingdocumenting analyzing reflecting 17 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

18. Scores are…  Defined by a rubric based on standards and core propositions  Assigned by trained scorers in the specific teaching field  Valid, fair and reliable  Bankable 18 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

19. State and local information  Application process/procedure/deadlines  State/local fee support/incentives  Candidate coaching and mentoring  # of NBCTs in your state 19 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

20. Make the commitment: factors  Time  Professional goals  Professional commitments  Personal commitments 20 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

21. NBCTs support candidates 1-800-22TEACH 21 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

22. Candidate Support  “Candidates who reported higher quality mentoring were more likely to achieve certification.…” (Freund, 2005)  NBPTS Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support outlines roles and responsibilities for candidates and support providers 22 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

23. Why did you pursue National Certification?  “financial and practical reasons: $ and 10-year license”  “to bring my self up-to-date”  “to challenge myself”  “already had my master's and was looking for the next step/goal to achieve”  “ I wanted something more!”  “professional development”

24. What was the biggest obstacle to completing this goal?  “TIME!”  “Not having a rubric to help understand the expectations better was difficult.”  “Writing the portfolio entries and videotaping”  “Putting it all together”

25. How has this process impacted your teaching?  “ I’m constantly focused on what’s important when I’m learning or teaching.”  “Because of this experience, I have the enthusiasm of a new teacher, with the experience of an old one !!”  There is not a day that goes by that I don't reflect on my teaching and the impact it has had on the students.

26. How has this process impacted your teaching?  “I am more reflective and purposeful in my teaching.  “This process has helped me keep focused on student learning.”  “I think more about what I do and why.”  I know that it has made me much more creative in my lessons. I think about everything I do.”

27. For more information… Toll-free phone number: 1-800-22TEACH NBPTS Web site: www.nbpts.org 27 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards