1. National Board Certification
A Symbol of Excellence in Teaching
Linda Bauld, NBCT
Director, National Board Resource Center
Stanford University
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2. 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
Using the Five Core Propositions
Who are we? High school?, Middle school? Elementary?
Who is not familiar with NBC? Who is familiar? Who has downloaded the Guide to NBC? Who has chosen the certificate area? Who has already decided to pursue certification?

3. What is National Board Certification?
Rigorous, high standards, created by teachers, scored by teachers
Over 108,000 NBCTs since 1992
37 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

4. 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!

5. Our goal: A strengthened career continuum for all teachers1 2 3
Building practice to an accomplished level
Getting board-certified
Spreading instructional expertise
Master teacher
Board-certified teacher
Teacher leader
Professional teacher
Novice teacher
School leader
Residency
Induction
Pre-service teacher

6. 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

7. From Guide to National Board Certification

8. Four Components: Three years For candidates may decide to complete Component 1, 2 and/or 3. Each component costs $475.
Component 1 Content Knowledge-computer based assessment minute constructed response exercises, 45 selected response items Assessment includes content and pedagogy.
Component 2 Differentiation in Instruction- identical to the old entry 1. Involves analyzing student work and differentiating instruction For all certificates except music this is not a video component
Component 3 Teaching Practice and Learning Environment -video entry Involves either small group or whole class video of content area instruction along with an analysis of that instruction. This shows how you engage students and impact their learning.
Component 4 (Available ) Effective and Reflective Practitioner –Show evidence of your impact using your professional activities with students, peers, and community.

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

10. 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

11. 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 the Collaborative Protocol found at nsrfharmony.org, setting goals aligned with student needs, and using assessments that inform instruction.

12. Now go back to your writing about your lesson and see if you can track its progress on the AAT. Discuss with a new partner.

13. Think of a lesson you recently taught and describe it.
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
This is the type of analytical and reflective writing you do for Component 2 and 3. You can visit the website, download the tasks and look at the questions you have to answer.
These are topics we cover at Stanford: how to set high, worthwhile goals, align with student needs,and instruction,

14. Writing and Analyzing Like a National Board Candidate
Read the writing and
answer the questions in your small group.

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

16. Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Involves showing evidence of how you impact student learning in your professional development, leadership, and working with families and the community.
Stanford’s program involves helping you determine the best activities, providing collaboration around the writing and analysis of your work.
Look for field test opportunities next year!

17. Why the Change in 2014-2015? Had to finish everything in one year
Goal: Open NB Certification to more teachers without lowering the rigor
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Had to finish everything in one year
$2,500
10 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
Two websites right now: NBPTS.org/certificate-areas and

18. 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.
NBCTs are dedicated to making knowledge available for all students. They believe all students can learn.
They treat students equitably.
NBCTs understand how students learn.
They respect the cultures and family differences
They’re concerned with their students’ self concept
NBCTs are also concerned with developing character and civic responsibility

19. Certificate Areas and Standards
Component 1,2-
Component 3-
25 certificate areas , many with specific age ranges, Show website and see who is here from each certificate group.

20. Next Step: Look at the handout with the list of certificates.
Choose your certificate area
If you’re not sure open up Choosing the Right Certifcate
Review the short desprition of the standards for your certificate.

21. Dates for the 2015-2016 Assessment Cycle
From Guide to National Board Certification

22. What Support is Available?
Time
Guidance
Collaboration
Ask for release time
Join 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 plan
What Works! By Bobbie Faulkner
District support network

23. What Support is Available at Stanford?
Time
Guidance
Collaboration
7+ Saturdays
Mentored with support providers
Work in groups to read each other’s work
Cost: $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.
Register at

24. Enjoy breakfast!

25. Gather as a large group first to learn about the process

26. Work with an NBCT Support Provider

27. Collaborate and support other teachers in your field

28. Attend from a distance using webinar tools and Google Docs

29. Don’t go back and forth! Questions?
For more information or to register with NBPTS:
Yes!
No!