1. UEA Leadership Academy June 2018
Brandy Bixler-NEA Teacher Quality

2. What do you already know about micro-credentials?

3. What do you want to know about micro-credentials?

4. What do you hope to learn about micro-credentials today?

5. Did you know?

6. Did you know?

7. Did you know?

8. Professional learning gets a bad rap when it has these components:
Tool teasing
Irrelevant Topics
Focus on one model of success
Narrow in scope/isolated pieces
Presenter not a practicing educator (or never was one)
Bad timing
No follow up
Compliance training (check the box)
Outside consultants
Latest fad
Lack of trust between participants and facilitators
Lots of $$$$$$
Not based on a real need
Administrators not in attendance
One and done
Sit and get

9. Components of high quality professional learning experiences:
Useful Content
Easily Implemented
Follow up and feedback
Buy in/Currency
Differentiation
Flexible Timing
Job embedded
Teacher Led
Time for reflection
Focused on Growth Mindset
Collaborative

10. Past NEA PD Delivery Models
Limitations
Train the Trainer
Cadres
Online Learning
relies on spreading expertise to every local
dilutes actual content knowledge
efficacy of implementation
capacity of experts to reach many educators
limits building capacity of others
limits ability to scale
self- paced, asynchronous/without support
Minimizes human interaction for learning and organizing
lacks engagement

11. NEA Strategic Goals
Assistance to affiliates to grow and strengthen the union
Prioritize leadership development
High impact programs that are practical and meaningful to members

12. What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentials are a competency-based recognition that can be issued for formal and informal professional learning experiences to support educators developing skills and acquiring knowledge to improve classroom practices that support student success.

13. How does the process work? (short answer)
Two Approaches to the Micro-credential Submission Process
Recognition of Mastery Document and credential skills already mastered
Professional Learning opportunity* Develop new skills and practice until mastered
*Developing and mastering NEW skills often requires an investment of an educator’s time and commitment.

14. Am I allowed to resubmit?
YES.
The micro-credential process is rigorous. Follow these submission tips to avoid the need for resubmission:
Choose your micro-credential wisely
Study guidelines and scoring rubrics carefully
Answer all prompts; Provide required evidence
Take advantage of your support system

15. Why offer micro-credentials?
Offer personalized learning experiences for educators
On demand- The learning happens anywhere, anytime
Shareable- They can be shared with evaluators, posted on social networks, added to résumés and in some cases turned into continuing education units.

16. Appeal of micro-credentials
According to a study conducted by Grunwald Associates, educators pointed out a variety of ways micro-credentials appeal to them.

17. Appeal of micro-credentials
According to a study conducted by Grunwald Associates, educators pointed out a variety of ways micro- credentials appeal to them.

18. NEA Micro-credentials
Created by Educators for Educators
Peer Reviewed
Written in partnership with Digital Promise
Over 80 MC currently available
8 total stacks
80 more will be created by the end of 2018

19. Micro-credentials currently available
Bully Free School (7)
Classroom Management (6)
Cooperating Teacher (7)
English Language Learners (8)
ESSA (5)
Classroom Practice [NTASC] (17)
Learner and Learning (2)
Understanding Content (5)
Instructional Practices (7)
Professional Responsibility (4)
NBCT Five Core Propositions (5)
Leadership Organizing (6)
Support LGBTQ Students (6)
Teacher Leadership (23)
Overarching (8)
Policy Leadership (4)
Association Leadership (5)
Instructional Leadership (3)
Diversity, Equity, Cultural Competence (3)
Now Available!

20. Coming soon Instructional Coaching (9) ESP Mentoring (5)
Technology for Coaches (9)
Assessment Literacy (7)
InTASC RD 2 (8)
Arts Integration (8)
Professional Learning Communities (6)
ESP Mentoring (5)
ESP Building Better Teams (5)
ESP PGC (6)
Social Justice (4)
Community Schools (7)
Special Ed (6)
Tech Integration (7)

21. What’s included in NEA micro-credentials?
All NEA Micro-credentials contain
Competency
Key Component
Method Components
Research
Resources
Evidence and Evaluation
Part 1(Context)
Part 2 (Project and Rubric)
Part 3 (Reflection)
Digital Badge

22. Where can I apply for NEA micro-credentials?
nea.certificationbank.com

23. How are they scored? In small groups:
Look at the submission for the Trauma Informed Pedagogy micro-credential
Use the rubric to see if this submission meets the minimum requirement

24. What is the value in this?
Discussion questions
What is the value in this?
How can we leverage existing systems to improve professional learning for educators?

25. How can I use micro-credentials with members
The opportunity for us to engage members in professional learning lays in providing a successful support model that brings educators together in collaborative groups to focus on common learning goals.

26. Power of support Micro-credentials awarded without support
53%
87%
Micro-credentials awarded with support
*Based on micro-credential submission data reported by two pilot states in May 2018

27. Types of supported engagement
A Face-to-Face meeting to get everyone started
Weekly/Bi-monthly reminders with tips & strategies for micro-credential submission success
One or two sessions of Open Office hours (virtual or F2F) to answer questions and provide support
Release time for participants to prepare submissions (independent work time or group work time)
Virtual Learning Communities

28. Types of Currency State recognition
District professional development credit
Advisory/leadership roles
In lieu of district/school professional development
Salary advancement

29. Planning for success Articulate your goals
Decide on your micro-credential playlist
Determine your capacity for supporting educators
Choose the most suitable support model
Set a timeline
Recruit participants
Plan and conduct launch
Provide support
Capture evidence of effectiveness

30. Elements needed for traction
Users (members)
Issuer (NEA)
Currency(local/state systems)
Support (affiliates)

31. How do micro-credential compare?
Useful Content
Easily Implemented
Follow up and feedback
Buy in/Currency
Differentiation
Flexible Timing
Job embedded
Teacher Led
Time for reflection
Focused on Growth Mindset
Collaboration

32. NEA Micro-credentials in Education Leaders Group
Mynea360.org
Join the Conversation
NEA Micro-credentials in Education Leaders Group

33. Contact me
Brandy Bixler
NEA Teacher Quality