National Board Certification Be the best for your students. Be the best for you.
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Goals for today The Basics Oregon & National Board The Process The Certification Process Support Opportunities for Support
is the best professional development experience I ve ever had.
Oregon Growing Strong! Strong connections with NEA, WEA & NBPTS Talented Oregon NBCTs leading the way Strong credibility & partnerships across the state to nurture professional practice leadership NBCT Jump Start training in three areas of the state
Oregon Licensure National Board Certification qualifies as one of the routes to the Oregon Professional License
50 Local Bargaining Contracts Supporting National Board Certification 47/50 include salary bonuses, step increases or stipends Most include assistance that includes extra sub days/prep time or payment of NBPTS fees Most financial incentives continue for the life of the national certification
Goals for today: The Basics Oregon & National Board The Process The Certification Process Support Opportunities for Support
The National Board Certification process is the best professional development experience I ve ever had.
Mission of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Maintain High and Rigorous Standards Certify teachers who meet those Standards Support efforts for Accomplished Teachers to lead their profession
It s by teachers, for teachers Practicing classroom teachers: Develop the standards Develop the assessments Score the assessments Provide candidate support Advocate for education reform
Why National Board? Purpose of NBPTS: Positively impact student learning Principles of NBPTS: National Board Standards Five Core Propositions Architecture of Accomplished Teaching Performance-based, peer-review model
Characteristics of Accomplished Teachers Passion for teaching Dedicated to improving teaching craft Commitment to student learning Change Agents What else?
What National Board Certified Teachers do for 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 for schools 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 15
The Five Core Propositions Accomplished teachers Are committed to students and their learning. Are members of learning communities. Know the subjects they teach and how to teach them to students. Think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
National Board Certification Covers a Broad 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
Four Components: All Components in all Certificate Areas Available in 2017-18 Component Name Evidence 1 Content Knowledge Assessment Center 2 Differentiation in Instruction Student Work 3 Teaching Practice and Learning Environment Video 4 Effective and Reflective Practitioner Student Assessment Teacher Collaboration 2 1
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
Removing Barriers Equity and Access Flexibility 4 Components Choice Start with any component(s) Time Complete in 1, 2, or 3 years
Removing Barriers Equity and Access Affordability 4 Components Cost Payment $2125 (3 years) $2050 (2 years) $1975 (1 year) $475 per component $75 enrollment (each year)
Removing Barriers Equity and Access Support 4 Components Facilitation designed for your needs: Which component? How many components? What is your certification timeline? -Participate in state level support at OEA Jump Start. -Bend LaPine Monthly Cohort meetings
Goals for today: The Basics Oregon & National Board The Process The Certification Process Support Opportunities for Support
OEA National Board Jump Start! Get started on the process and plan out your year! Learn about the standards, components, and assessment center Supportive and collegial environment OEA Jump Start: Medford, Portland and Bend Register www.oregoned.org
Local Support Oregon NBCTs are becoming trained as candidate support providers to deliver support at a local level Contact Teresa Ferrer (Teresa.ferrer@oregoned.org) to be connected to a NBCT in your district
Central Oregon Monthly Cohort Varied by district
Next Steps
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Is National Board Certification for You? Visit accomplishedteacher.org for an interactive tour of the Core Propositions and process The standards are the foundation. Read standards for your certificate area at: http://www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/
National Board Registration: A Multi-Step Process 1. Create an account with the National Board Candidate Management System **mark YES to allow third party access 1. Pay the annual $75 registration fee 2. Individually register for each component 3. Pay for individual components
National Board Certification Incentives
For more information NBPTS Toll-free phone number: 1-800-22TEACH NBPTS Web site: www.boardcertifiedteachers.org www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/blog Accomplished Teacher by Smart Brief Assessments at a Glance document Michele Oakes, NBCT --michele.oakes@bend.k12.or.us Heather Anderson, NBCT heather.anderson@bend.k12.or.us