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National Board Certification in Illinois

3 Tiered Illinois Licensing System Initial License J Standard License J Illinois Master Teaching Certificate* * Can only be attained by successfully completing the * Can only be attained by successfully completing the National Board Certification Process

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Why National Board?

NBC is More Than Just Recognition Teachers demonstrate that they meet high and rigorous teaching standards. Our profession benefits from every achievement: Developing a common language of accomplished teaching Identifying accomplished teachers Raising the public’s perception of educators The five core propositions are becoming embedded in: Teacher preparation programs Continuing professional development for teacher Teachers’ daily reflective thinking

Benefits of Just Completing the NBPTS Process... Enhances reflective/analytical thinking about instructional practice and its impact on student learning. Fulfills continuing professional development requirements for certificate renewal for five years. Some universities offer graduate credit for candidates going through the process. May earn 3 hours of graduate credit from ACE (American Council on Education) and NBPTS (Credits must be accepted by an accredited university in order to count towards an advanced degree or by a school district for salary lane movement.)

Benefits of Becoming an NBCT... Benefits of Becoming an NBCT... Illinois Law offers: Illinois Master Teaching Certificate Illinois Master Teaching Certificate $3, annual stipend from ISBE (was prorated for 2010, $3, annual stipend from ISBE (was prorated for 2010, future stipend amount unknown at this time) future stipend amount unknown at this time) Opportunities to earn additional funds as a mentor/provider of Opportunities to earn additional funds as a mentor/provider of professional development (currently suspended due to lack of professional development (currently suspended due to lack of funds) funds) Through NBPTS and ACE… Through NBPTS and ACE… 9 hours of ACE graduate credit in education. 9 hours of ACE graduate credit in education. Credits must be accepted by an accredited university in order to count towards an advanced degree or by a school district for salary lane movement.)

What is the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards?

Five Core Propositions 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.

Enhanced Architecture of Accomplished Teaching START HERE: ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS Who are they? Where are they now? What do they need and when do they need it? Where should I begin? Set high, worthwhile goals appropriate for these students, at this time, in this setting. Design and implement instruction designed to attain these goals. Evaluate student learning in light of the goals and the instruction. Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students about their level of accomplishment of the targeted goals. Reflect on student learning, the effectiveness of instructional design, particular concerns and issues. Set new high and worthwhile goals that are appropriate for these students at this time.

25 Certificates Student Age-Ranges Early Childhood 3-8 years old Middle Childhood 7-12 years old Early Adolescence years old Young Adulthood years old Subject Areas Linked to the Illinois Content Area Teaching Standards

Eligibility Requirements A Valid State Teaching License A Bachelor’s Degree Three Years Teaching Experience Currently Teaching

Two Parts to the Process 1.Portfolio Process = 4 Entries 2.Assessment Center = 6 Entries Total # of Entries = 10 Entries

Portfolio Entries for Complete Process Four Portfolio Entries: Three classroom-based entries: o Generally, one student work analysis entry, including student work samples o Generally, two video analysis entries o One entry combining family and community outreach, professional leadership/collaboration, and professional learning activities.

Portfolio Written Commentaries The candidate writes:  Descriptions  Analyses  Reflections The candidate includes:  Artifacts  Documentation and verification  Student Work or Videotapes

Assessment Center* Six 30-minute exercises Multi-part question prompts Focus on certificate area content Held at regional sites* *See NBPTS website for locations and times

Scoring Four-point rubric Scorers are all recognized practicing teachers in the certificate-area. Scoring takes place in the summer. Bias, validity and reliability checks are in place (has higher reliability rates than AP exam).

Banking Portfolio and Assessment Center Scores Candidates…  may bank entries.  have 2 years to bank entries and retake entries to achieve a score of 275 or higher.

Schedule of the Process Once a candidate has made initial payment to NBPTS, the candidate can complete the portfolio and assessment center exercises in any order, as long as the deadlines for portfolio submission and the assessment center are met.

Schedule... Candidates have up to 3 years to complete the NBPTS process… Year 1 - Initial Entry (complete portfolio) Year 2 – May retake, if necessary Year 3 – Retake if necessary This year’s NBPTS cycle runs from March 31, 2011 – March 31, 2012

What Support is Available to Illinois Candidates?

Three Resources for Support 1.NBPTS Manages the National Board Assessment System. 2. NBRC at Illinois State University Processes the applications for the IL Candidate Fee Subsidy. Offers website resources for candidates. Manages candidate support (current) Provides cohort candidate support, virtual candidate support to pre- selected candidates, and Regional Coordinators to oversee and manage regions. (current) 3. Voluntary NBCT-led Candidate Support NBCTs may volunteer to set up cohorts or individually mentor candidates.

Additional Candidate Support  Some districts have contractual stipends for NBCTs. In those districts the emphasis may be on the district support. NBCTs can recruit candidates from these districts and work with administrators to set up candidate support cohorts or individual NBCT mentoring. Visit the NBRC website for resources for administrators.  Individual NBCTs may recruit and commit to support one or two candidates.  Individual NBCTs may recruit teachers in a grade level or department.  Groups of NBCTs in a school or district may collaborate to recruit and support groups of candidates in the school or district.  Some NBCTs may reach out of their school or district to other teachers to recruit and support. Some ROEs have a history of supporting regional candidates.

How Do I Know If This Process is Right For Me? Go to the NBPTS web site: Click on “For Candidates”. Then click on the link that says “Certificate Areas”. Scroll down and select the subject area (or generalist) and the developmental level (early childhood, middle childhood etc.) that matches your teaching assignment. Then download and review the “Assessment at a Glance.” Highlight every place where you “see” your practice. Decide whether or not this process will a good fit for you at this time.) For a more in-depth understanding of the process, download and review the Standards, Portfolio Instructions, and Scoring Guide.

What Do I Do Next? 1.Review the standards and requirements. Go to Make the commitment. 3.Familiarize yourself with your state and local application requirements at the NBRC at ISU website. 4.Identify financial resources.

Eligible for State Funding ― Teach in an Illinois public school. ― Have a valid and current IL initial or standard teaching license or Type 73 counseling license. ― Be a U.S. citizen or have up-to-date paperwork. ― Applied to NBPTS and paid the $65 first. ― Completed application with all requested information completed and accurate.

Priority for State Funding In the event there are more applications than available funding, the state will prioritize applications on a first come, first serve basis and for teachers who meet one of these qualifications— Completed the NBPTS Take One! process. Teach in an AEWS School. Teach in a AWS School. Teach in a school with 50% or more students on free or reduced lunch.

How to Apply for State Funding The 2011 Window for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy will open February 15, 2011 for 800 First-Time Illinois Candidates! Details about the Application Process February 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM - May 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM Step 1: Register at NBPTS and pay the $65 registration fee online (DO NOT PAY THE $500 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.) Step 2: Apply online at for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy Step 3: Once your name is on the Approved List, return to the NBPTS site and pay the non-refundable $500 by May 30.

Available Links Available Links at 10:00 AM on February 15, 2011 Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy Application will be ONLINE! This is new this year. Helpful HintsHelpful Hints to help candidates complete the online Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy Application. Common Errors Document Common Errors Document to help candidates complete the online application accurately. Approved List for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy:Approved List for the Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy: Names of candidates who are approved to receive the $2,000 Illinois Candidate Fee Subsidy will be added daily to the Approved List. Once candidates see their names on the Approved List, they should return to NBPTS and pay the $500 by May 30,

Application Resources Application Resources for the Online Illinois NBPTS Candidate Fee Subsidy Application School Status Reports Academic Warning and Early Warning Lists Academic Warning and Early Warning Lists (2009) 50% Reduced-Priced Lunch Program Schools50% Reduced-Priced Lunch Program Schools (2011) NBPTS Teaching Certificate Abbreviation Illinois Teaching Certificates Eligible for Approval School RCDT Codes Illinois Electronic Certification System (ECS)Illinois Electronic Certification System (ECS)--Find your Teaching Certificate Number.

NBPTS Resources o Website  Logistical Information  Standards and Portfolios  Support Materials Guide to National Board Certification Q & A: What every teacher should know Standards Portfolio Directions Assessment Descriptions Scoring Guide

Illinois Resources  NBRC at ISU website  ISBE website

TAKE ONE! If you are not ready for the whole NBPTS process, you can participate in TAKE ONE! For more information go to the NBRC website at Or the NBPTS website at