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National Board Certification:
Impact on Teaching
and Learning
What is it?
• High, rigorous standards for what teachers should know and demonstrate
• Designed to retain, reward and advance accomplished teachers through a voluntary system of advanced certification
Based on Core Propositions: What teachers should know and be able to do
• 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.
Process Measures Decision-Making…
• For these students
• At this time
• In this setting
School Site Portfolio
• Shows evidence of meeting NBPTS standards through classroom work
• Includes student work samples, videotapes of classroom interactions
• Written description, analysis and reflection provides a window into candidate’s actions and how they think
• Written work, videos and student work samples
Most portfolios require something similar to:
1. Student Growth Analysis2. Small Group Video + Analysis3. Whole Class Video + Analysis4. Documented Accomplishments
Portfolio Entries
Six questions, 30 min. each
Subject specific (content)Tests age-appropriate,
content-appropriate strategies
Assessment Center
“Take One!”
• One video entry completed and scored
• Score can be banked and applied to candidacy
• No eligibility requirements
• Now available nationally
• Cost is $395
Why should I apply to become a candidate?
• Professional Development
• Professional Pride
Why Apply? Incentives
• Financial reward: $3,000 ISBE annual stipend (subject to state funding) for ten years
• Pensionable salary of $1750 over the life of the contract.
• 120 hours of continuing education CPDUs
• Master Certificate granted (if certification is achieved)
• Certificate transferable to most states
Why Apply? Leadership
• Leadership opportunities
– NBCT Leadership Network
– Mentor for National Boards
– Building/district curriculum/instructional leader
– Statewide teaching advocacy
– Other
Professional Certification and National Board Certification are not the same!
Standard Certificate: based on initial standards for new educators
Master Certificate: based on more advanced standards and promotes career growth goals
National Board Certification: focused on the highest standards for accomplished teaching by showing excellence in the classroom and in professional life
National Board Certification: Where do I start?
• Visit the National Board Website: www.nbpts.org
• Click “For Candidates”
• You can download Standards, Portfolio Instructions, and the Scoring Guides
What do I need to do to become certified?
• Check eligibility– 3 Years of K-12 teaching experience
– Access to at least 6 students in the area in which you are attempting certification
– License to teach in the state
• Pay fee: $2,500 (plus $65 application fee)
What support options do I have?
• CPS NBC Resource Center
• Universities/Districts: Support groups facilitated by NBCTs
• Districts: Many districts offer fee support and other resources to candidates
• NBPTS: online/phone support
National Board Timeline
• Apply after Jan. 1 $65 due when you apply, full payment due
Dec. 31 “The Box” arrives after you pay at least
$500
• Candidacy year: Portfolio: Complete between April 1 and March 31 Assessment Center: Complete before June
23 of candidacy year
• Find out scores before end of December
Resources• National Board:
1-800-22TEACHwww.nbpts.org
• Chicago Public Schools NBC Resource CenterTalcott AcademyE-mail: [email protected]: 773-534-0741
• Chicago Teachers' Union Quest Center
Lynn Cherkasky-DavisEmail: [email protected]: 312 329 6274 or (312) 329-6272
• National Louis University
Suzanne MartinezEmail: [email protected]