1. The Mission of the NBPTS is: To establish high and rigorous standards for what teachers should know and be able to do. To develop and operate a national, voluntary system to assess and certify teachers who meet those standards. To advance related education reforms to improve student learning.

2. Benefits Of NBC Professional recognition Personal growth Powerful professional development Become a better teacher Camaraderie with teachers you may not have known otherwise

3. $3,000 bonus for the life of the certificate Funding available to help offset enrollment costs Monetary Rewards

4. Who is Eligible? NBPTS QUALIFICATIONS You are eligible if you: Hold a bachelor’s degree. Hold a valid state teaching license. Have taught a minimum of three years, while holding a valid license.

5. An Investment: Cost & Time Processing fee:$65.00 Processing fee:$65.00 Non-refundable Non-refundable Due at time of application submission Due at time of application submission Registration fee: $500.00 Registration fee: $500.00 Non-refundable Non-refundable Must be paid before you are considered a candidate. Must be paid before you are considered a candidate. Assessment fee: $2000.00 Assessment fee: $2000.00

6. Join the Growing Number of NBCTs. There are only 3 NBCTs in our District: Melissa Albright, Wilson’s Creek Kimberlea Gray, PHS Linda Griffin, GHS Nationwide, there are nearly 74,000 NBCTs. Currently, Missouri has 494 NBCTs. Nationally there are 1,163 NBCTs with certification in World Languages Other Than English. There are only 9 foreign language teachers in Missouri with WLOE certification. There are only 3 NBCTs in our District: Melissa Albright, Wilson’s Creek Linda Griffin, GHS Kimberlea Gray, PHS

7. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards7 It’s about the Five Core Propositions Accomplished teachers … 7

8. The Certification Process, based on the Five Core Propositions and consists of two parts: THE PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT CENTER EXERCISES

9. Portfolio Entries #1 Designing Instruction Over Time #1 Designing Instruction Over Time #2 Building Communicative and Cultural Competence #2 Building Communicative and Cultural Competence #3 Engaging All Learners #3 Engaging All Learners #4 Documented Accomplishments: Contributions To Student Learning #4 Documented Accomplishments: Contributions To Student Learning

10. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards10 Oral Proficiency Interpreting Aural Texts Interpreting Written Texts Written Communication Knowledge of Language Acquisition Knowledge of How Language Works Assessment Center Exercises

11. How Much Time Do I Have? Process must be completed in one school year. Due date depends on completed registration date. Accomplished scores (2.75 or higher) can be “banked” for two years. Advanced candidates may retake any entry which was not accomplished.

12. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards12 The Process 12 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

13. How Can I Learn More? National Board website: www.nbpts.org.www.nbpts.org Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: www.dese.mo.gov (In the Index click on Teacher Quality and then on National Board Certification)www.dese.mo.gov Visit with a NBCT or candidate Do a Web Search to find forums and helpful websites