1. Choosing Excellence: National Board Certification You’re at the head of your class. Now go to the top of your profession.

2. Is National Board Certification for you? http://secure.nbpts.org/toolkitweb/Large_Vid eo.html

3. The National Board Certification process is the best professional development experience I’ve ever had. 3 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

4. National Board Certification fosters quality teaching and student learning “The evidence is clear that National Board Certification distinguishes more effective teachers…with respect to student achievement.” Congressionally-mandated report National Research Council of the National Academies June 2008 4 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

5. National Board Certification ® is… Recognition for accomplished teaching— content knowledge and teaching pedagogy Advanced certification Voluntary Assessment based on national standards of accomplished teaching developed by teachers and other educators 5 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

6. Validate your teaching practice Provide opportunities to advance your career Increase financial opportunities in many areas Provide a portable teaching license in most states Contribute to Continuing Education Units (CEU)/ re-certification requirements in some areas National Board Certification can 6 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

7. What National Board Certified Teachers do for your students Foster a deeper understanding of content Measurably improve your students learning and achievement Provide individualized instruction based on your students needs and strengths Help your students demonstrate knowledge through a variety of assessment methods 7 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

8. What National Board Certified Teachers do for your school Build learning communities Support mentoring for new or struggling teachers Create closer ties among your school and your students, families and communities Provide public distinction for your school 8 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

9. It’s by school librarians, for school librarians Practicing school librarians: Develop the standards Develop the assessments Score the assessments Provide candidate support Advocate for related education reforms 9 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

10. National Board Certification covers the entire spectrum of learning 25 Certificates that:  Cover 16 content areas and 7 developmental levels  Apply to more than 95 percent of teachers  Are based on the Five Core Propositions 10 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

11. Eligibility  At least three years experience as a pre- K-12 classroom teacher or school librarian in a public or private school  A master’s degree from an accredited institution  A valid teaching license 11 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

12. The certification process…  Is a two-part assessment  Can be completed in one year, with up to 3 years to certify  Is based on standards in each certificate area 12 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

13. Four Portfolio Entries Demonstrate accomplished teaching Include videos of large- and small-group classroom practice Require student work samples Document continuous learning, leadership, and collaboration Six Assessment Center Exercises Demonstrate accomplished proficiency with subject matter Are delivered at a computer-based testing center Are timed, with open-response prompts Six Assessment Center Exercises Four Portfolio Entries The assessment

14. Describe your most successful teaching experience 14 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

15. It’s about the Five Core Propositions 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. Accomplished teachers … 15

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17. The Process $65 application fee Initial $500 payment Start portfolio apply Eligibility forms Remaining $2000 balance submit Schedule your assessment center appointment make an appointment Portfolio Entries – postmark by March 31 Assessment Center Exercises – by June 15 submit planningcollectingdocumenting analyzing reflecting 17 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

18. Scores are…  Defined by a rubric based on standards and core propositions  Assigned by trained scorers in the specific teaching field  Valid, fair and reliable  Bankable 18 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

19. Make the commitment: factors  Time  Professional goals  Professional commitments  Personal commitments 19 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

20. NBCTs support candidates 1-800-22TEACH 20 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

21. Candidate Support  “Candidates who reported higher quality mentoring were more likely to achieve certification.…” (Freund, 2005)  NBPTS Guidelines for Ethical Candidate Support outlines roles and responsibilities for candidates and support providers 21 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

22. http:///education/cert/www.maine.govnbpt s.html Connie Russell nbct.connie@gmail.com  # of NBCTs in Maine = 211  # of NBCT Librarians = 5  Add your name to the list 22 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

23. For more information… Toll-free phone number: 1-800-22TEACH NBPTS Web site: www.nbpts.org 23 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards