1. What’s it all about? RENEWAL:
Prepared by NBCTs Hilda Hamilton and Lynn Carter
NBPTS copyright January 2009
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2. Post-it note pondering….
On separate post-its write titles of your memorable units, lessons or activities.
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3. NBC Continuum tree map
You will be given all the components to create a tree map for the NBC continuum.
As a group, find the title, subtopics and supporting information to create an organized tree map.
You may want to do this on the floor or on an empty table.
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4. As a National Board Certified Teacher, what have you been doing since your certification?
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5. Topics to be Discussed Assessment Components Scoring Timeline
Advance organizing
NBPTS resources
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6. “A Profile of Professional Growth”
Three components
Documentation of PGE’s
One reflection
At least one video
Possible student work samples
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7. First Component Four Professional Growth Experiences
Your choice of PGEs is significant because they serve as the basis of Components 2 and 3 , as well as the reflection.
3 pages of written commentary for each PGE
2 pages of samples of products for each PGE
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8. Let’s see what you already know about Professional Growth Experiences…..
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9. A PGE can be a one-time workshop.
FALSE
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10. A PGE must evolve.
TRUE
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11. A PGE can begin before NBPTS certification.
TRUE
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12. A PGE can be supported with unlimited documentation.
FALSE
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13. A PGE can be outside your area of certification.
TRUE
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14. A PGE requires knowledge and use of cutting edge technology.
FALSE
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15. A PGE must show direct or indirect impact on student learning.
TRUE
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16. PGE’s are all about how many committees you’ve served on.
FALSE
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17. A PGE should reflect current trends in your area of certification.
TRUE
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18. PGE’s must show an ongoing commitment or contribution to the profession.
TRUE
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19. PGE’s should be multi-faceted.
TRUE
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20. It’s impossible to write about a PGE if you are no longer in the classroom.
FALSE
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21. A PGE should demonstrate continued application of current National Board standards.
TRUE
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22. All PGE’s must have a technology component.
FALSE
Although FALSE, the first component of the renewal must show some acquisition of technology knowledge or application of technology in at least one PGE.
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23. A PGE should reflect a variety of activities as well as interaction with colleagues, other professional groups, and/or parents.
TRUE
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24. PGE’s can be written in such a way to help you renew in a different certification area.
FALSE
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25. All of your PGE’s must be reflected in the other components of your portfolio.
FALSE
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26. Potential PGE’s Technology Sports Clinics Literacy Language study
ESL Strategies
Interdisciplinary teaming
Learning Styles
New curriculum
Inclusion training/teaming
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27. First Component
Consider the language of the rubric when choosing the four PGEs.
“addresses (identified) needs in a variety of rich and powerful contexts”
“candidate has provided evidence of professional growth that has evolved… and
Is varied and/or multifaceted”
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28. First Component
Consider the scoring criteria requiring that a candidate address the following:
Certificate-specific content to remain current
Pedagogical skills to remain current
Acquisition of and/or effective and appropriate use of technology
Interaction with colleagues, other professional groups, parents, and/or the community that has enhanced your professional growth
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29. First Component Keep in mind that for each PGE, you must:
Provide a context that explains the need you were meeting (students, the professional community, and/or self)
Explain how the PGE demonstrates a response to the identified need
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30. Think, Pair, Share Think of four potential PGEs for yourself.
Get four different colors of paper to represent each of your PGEs and label them.
Put each post-it you wrote at the beginning of the session on the PGE the activity best supports.
Discuss your choices with a partner.
Do you have activities/lessons/units that support the PGEs you hope to write about?
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31. Second Component
Choose one PGE and show its application in your classroom
One 10-minute, unedited, date-stamped videotape that may be segmented into 3 parts. Must be made during the eighth or ninth year of your NBPTS certification
4 pages of written commentary
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32. Second Component
The lesson must be in the same certificate area as original certification
You must show how you ensure equity of access and promote appreciation for diversity among the students.
You must explain the impact on student learning.
You must explain how your video reflects your certificate-specific content knowledge.
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33. Third Component
Choose another PGE and show its application in your classroom or with colleagues
Cite specific evidence of impact of learning on learners
One 6-minute unedited videotape, which may be segmented into a maximum of 3 parts OR 8 representative pages of learner work
4 pages of written commentary
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34. Reflection
3 pages of written commentary that analyzes the relationship between your practice and student learning
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35. Additional Tips
Make back-up copies of everything including original videos.
Work with back-up copies of video recordings until you are sure which segments you want to use. Immediately make back-ups of your edited versions.
Look for interesting ways to make double use of your evidences for Component 1. (For example, a rubric used to show evidence of appropriate technology experiences in Component 1 can be shown in use in Component 2.)
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36. The document is scored as one unit.
Holistic Scoring
The document is scored as one unit.
You will receive a score of “renewed” or “not renewed”.
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37. Evaluation Criteria
Identify and address significant needs of students, the professional community, and/or self
Have acquired and/or deepened current certificate-specific content knowledge and have demonstrated it in your classroom practice
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38. Evaluation Criteria continued…
Have acquired and/or deepened your knowledge of current pedagogical practices and have demonstrated it in your classroom practice;
Have acquired knowledge of current technology and/or effectively utilized appropriate technology in a way that is directly connected to teaching and learning;
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39. Evaluation Criteria continued…
Involve the wider community of colleagues, parents, and/or community in your professional growth experiences;
Practice standards-based, relevant and meaningful instruction;
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40. Evaluation Criteria continued…
Ensure equity of access for all students and promote appreciation of diversity in your classroom practice;
Have a meaningful impact on student learning
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41. RENEWAL CERTIFICATE STARTS WHEN OLD CERTIFICATE EXPIRES.
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42. RENEWAL CERTIFICATE STARTS WHEN OLD CERTIFICATE EXPIRES.
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43. What could you be doing now?
Update profile at nbpts.org!
Know the CURRENT standards for your certification
Accumulate documentation
Work in the classroom if you are not already there
Identify your PGE’s
Get familiar with the holistic rubric
Take advantage of starting early
Start saving the application fee
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44. Resources to help you find information about renewal
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45. NBPTS Copyright notice:
Prepared by Hilda Hamilton, NBCT and Lynn Carter, NBCT for submission under contract with NBPTS.  The contents of this document were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent he policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
August 2001