1. UWB National Board Information Session

2.  Introductions  Overview of National Board Process  Requirements  Support Group  Upcoming Tasks

3.  Created in 1987  Non-partisan, independent, non-profit  63 member board of directors, majority are classroom teachers

4.  Maintain a high and rigorous standards for what teachers should know and can do  Provide a national voluntary system to assess and certify teachers who meet those standards  Advocate related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification into American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs)

5.  High, rigorous standards for what teachers should know and demonstrate  Designed to retain, reward and advance accomplished teachers through a voluntary system of advanced certification

6. Are committed to students and their learning. Know the subjects they teach and how to teach them to students. Are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. Think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Are members of learning communities.

7.  For these students  At this time  In this setting

8.  A portfolio of classroom practice  An assessment of content knowledge administered at a computer-based testing center. The assessment process for National Board Certification consists of two components and can take the better part of a year to complete:

9.  Written work, videos and student work samples Most portfolios require something similar to: 1. Student Growth Analysis 2. Small Group Video + Analysis 3. Whole Class Video + Analysis 4. Documented Accomplishments

10.  Shows evidence of meeting NBPTS standards through classroom work  Includes student work samples, videotapes of classroom interactions  Written description, analysis and reflection provides a window into candidate’s actions and how they think

11.  Six questions, 30 min. each  Subject specific (content)  Test age-appropriate, content appropriate strategies

12.  Four Portfolio Entries ◦ Large – and small – group videos of classroom practice ◦ Student work samples ◦ Documented collaboration  Six Assessment Center Exercises ◦ Timed, open-response prompts Six Assessment Center Exercises Four Portfolio Entries

13. Timeline

16. Residency Certificate: ◦ Teaching certificates issued after Sept 2000. ◦ Residency holders must complete a Professional Certificate program within five years of completing provisional status. ◦ By earning National Board certification, residency holders will be granted the professional certificate.

17. Residency Certificate: based on initial standards for new educators Professional Certificate: based on more advanced standards and promotes career growth goals National Board Certification: focused on the highest standards for accomplished teaching by showing excellence in the classroom and in professional life

18.  Check eligibility: ◦ 3 Years of K-12 teaching experience ◦ Access to at least 6 students in the area in which you are attempting certification ◦ License to teach in the state ◦ Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.  Pay fee: $2,500 (plus $65 application fee)

19.  Completion of at least 30 credits by autumn quarter

20.  Nancy and NBCT facilitate support group ◦ UW Seattle –Five Saturday Meetings ◦ UWB Cohort meetings twice a month  September through March  You do not need to certify through National Board to graduate  Cohort Expectations

21.  Attend WEA Jumpstart  Apply for Washington State no-interest loan  Register for National Board ($65)  Register for 3-5 credits for Autumn Quarter  Download and print out your certificate area portfolio directions and standards  Study the standards for your certificate  Complete an “entry cover sheet” for each entry  Make a plan for support from your family and friends

22. National Board http://www.nbpts.org/ UWB National Board http://www.bothell.washington.edu/med/natio nalboardportfolio

23.  OSPI OSPI  http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/NBPTS/d efault.aspx http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/NBPTS/d efault.aspx  WEA Jumpstart  http://www.washingtonea.org/index.php?opti on=com_content&task=view&id=1044&Itemi d=43