National Board Certification Excellence in Teaching Linda Bauld, NBCT Director, National Board Resource Center Stanford University By PesenterMedia.com

Goal: To understand about NB Certification, what is required to certify, where to get help, and be able to decide if it’s right for you. What is National Board Certification? Benefits to Being an NBCT Details about the process Thinking Like an NBCT Experiencing the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching

Over 110,000 NBCTs since 1992 Most states recognize National Board certification as a complete credential A network of accomplished teachers who are taking leadership roles and affecting policy A way to develop, recognize, and retain accomplished teaching Rigorous, high standards, created by teachers, scored by teachers What is National Board Certification?

Why Pursue NB Certification? Impacts student learning Collaboration with accomplished colleagues Integrate Common Core standards Opportunity to clarify and affirm your practice Changes the school culture Being an NBCT opens doors Increased compensation Continuing education quarter units Change our profession!

Eligibility Bachelor’s degree Three years of teaching/ counseling Valid state or school counseling license (or you have taught where a license is not required and the school is approved by the state Questions about eligibility call (800) 22- TEACH

Five Core Propositions Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to their students Proposition 3: Teachers are Responsible for Managing and Monitoring Student Learning. Proposition 4: Teachers Think Systematically about Their Practice and Learn from Experience. Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Learning Communities.

Intensely reflective Analytical Technology intensive Collaborative Provides a clear picture of accomplished teaching Shows how you impact student learning Risky, scary, builds personal courage! The Certification Process

Component 1: Content Knowledge Computerized, testing center that involves 45 selected response items, and minutes constructed response prompts. Stanford’s program involves practicing the 30 minute exercises, creating prompts, and sharing study materials

Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction Involves analyzing student work and making instructional changes that increase student learning. Involves pages of writing. Stanford’s program involves practicing Looking at Student Work protocols like those found at nsrfharmony.org, setting goals aligned with student needs, and using assessments that inform instruction. nsrfharmony.org

Use the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching to think like a National Board candidate Think of a lesson you recently taught and describe it. Explain the goal and why it was important Describe the instructional strategies you used and why. Were your students successful? How do you know? Share one challenge of the lesson with your group

Writing and Analyzing Like a National Board Candidate Candidates respond to questions Direct writing Show, not tell Not research writing Scored by evidence, not by using fancy words or citing research

Analysis Frames Because …, I… In order to…, I… Since my students..., I… Knowing that my students..., I… To encourage my students to..., I… Recognizing that..., I… To capitalize on my students' ability to…

Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment Involves two short videos that show evidence of how you create a learning environment and make instructional decisions that increase student learning pages of writing. Stanford’s program involves practicing analyzing video, setting goals aligned with student needs, and using assessments that inform instruction.

Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner You will gather information from a variety of sources about a group of students; Use assessments to effectively plan for and positively impact your students’ learning; Provide evidence of your collaboration with families and caregivers, the community, and colleagues and of your contributions to learning communities to advance students’ learning and growth.

Four Components: Three years For candidates may decide to complete Component 1, 2, 3 and/or 4. Each component costs $475.

From Guide to National Board Certification

Had to finish everything in one year $2, scored items: 4 portfolio entries, Assessment Center--6 exercises More options for educators, three years to complete Less expensive, $475 per component 4 scored items: 3 portfolio entries, Assessment Center– 3 exercises and 45 multiple choice Same standards and rigor 2015 ON Why the Change in ? Goal: Open NB Certification to more teachers without lowering the rigor

Candidate Information

From Guide to National Board Certification Assessment Cycle

What Support is Available? TimeGuidanceCollaboration Ask for release timeJoin a support network- Marin County? Get colleagues to join you Limit outside commitments Stanford CTA –ask for it! Connect with teachers in NB Google Groups Plan out your planWhat Works! By Bobbie Faulkner District support network

What Support is Available at Stanford? TimeGuidanceCollaboration 9+ SaturdaysMentored with support providers Work in groups to read each other’s work Cost: Registration fee of $15 each year, support costs $400 first year, $200 for each year after- payment due in October Up to 10 continuing education quarter units EACH year for a cost of $75 total EACH year.

Stanford’s Hybrid Program Candidates may attend at Stanford or remotely Support is centered in Canvas enabling candidates to self-pace Collaborate with Stanford group by Canvas, , FaceTime, etc.

Enjoy breakfast!

Gather as a large group first to learn about the process

Work with an NBCT Support Provider

Collaborate and support other teachers in your field

Attend from a distance using webinar tools and Google Docs

Questions? Don’t go back and forth! Yes! No! For more information or to register with us go to nbrc.stanford.edu