Transcript National Board Renewal
National Board Renewal W
orkshop # 11
CERRA National Board Candidate Support Workshop Toolkit WS11 October 2009
Essential Questions
• • • What will be required of renewal candidates?
In what ways can the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching connect with my work as a professional?
In what ways can I connect my professional growth experiences to student learning?
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What is the Basis for Renewal?
“The expectation is that NBCTs will use both the Five Core Propositions and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching as the foundation for what they continue to do in the classroom and for themselves as lifelong learners who continue to grow and enhance student learning.” - NBPTS Profile of Professional Growth, p. 6 CERRA NB Toolkit
What is Renewal?
• • • • The renewal instrument documents professional growth.
Candidates must have a valid teaching license.
Candidates submit evidence linking professional growth to student learning.
• • • Renewal is available for all NBCTs: Classroom teachers Administrators Retirees CERRA NB Toolkit
Renewal Considerations
• • • • NBCTs must renew in the same certificate area.
Renewal is available in year 8/18 and/or 9/19 year (initial/renewal certification).
Renewal lasts for 10 years. (from the expiration of the original NB Certificate) If NB certificate expires, teacher must complete entire NB process to regain NBCT status.
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Renewal Timeline
• • • • • Renewal is required prior to expiration of current certificate (eighth year, no later than ninth year).
Candidates have two opportunities to attempt renewal.
Apply September – December 2013.
Submit by May 31, 2014 (preferably earlier).
Get scores in October 2014.
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Date Certified Expiration
Nov. 19, 2004 Nov. 19, 2014
Renewal Application Window Fee Deadline Submission Deadline Decision 1st:
Sept. 1, 2012 – Jan . 31, 2013
2nd:
Sept. 1, Jan. 31, 2013 Jan. 31, May 31, 2013 May 31, Oct. 2013 Oct. Nov. 18, 2005
1st:
Sept. 1, 2013 – Jan. 31, 2014 Jan. 31, 2014 Nov. 18, 2015
2nd:
Sept. 1, 2014 – Jan. 31, 2015 Jan. 31, 2015 May 31, 2014 May 31, 2015 Oct. 2014 Oct. 2015
NB Core Propositions
• • Ideals that guide all NB standards and assessments.
• • • • Accomplished teachers model exceptional Knowledge of students and subject content Skills in instruction, assessment, etc.
Dispositions working effectively with others Beliefs (ex. All students can learn.) CERRA NB Toolkit
Five Core Propositions
• • • • • Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Teachers are members of learning communities.
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Profile of Professional Growth (PPG)
• • • • Documentation of professional growth experiences (certificate specific content – knowledge, pedagogy, technology) have evolved are varied and/or multifaceted (workshops, courses, reading) have been a focus over extended period of time demonstrate classroom practices that are consistent with high standards of NBCT CERRA NB Toolkit
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Profile of Professional Growth (PPG)
• • Single submission of 3 interrelated components (Professional Growth Experiences —PGEs) and 1 reflection 2 videos or 1 Video and student work samples • Demonstrate connection to student learning (based on current NB standards) CERRA NB Toolkit
Component 1
4 Professional Growth Experiences (PGE)
Component 2
Video Based on 1 PGE
Component 3
Video or Student Work Based on 2 nd PGE Scored Holistically
Component One
• • • • 4 Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs) 3 pages of commentary for each PGE 2 pages of samples of products for each PGE • • • • Must demonstrate: Current content knowledge and pedagogy Effective use of technology Ongoing, varied, multifaceted experiences Impact on student learning CERRA NB Toolkit
Component Two
• • • Application of one PGE in classroom • • • 10-minute video of classroom instruction Same content area of original certificate Same developmental level as original certificate Recorded between 9/1/13 and 4/30/14 4 pages of written commentary CERRA NB Toolkit
Component Three
• • • Application of a different PGE 6 minute video of instruction OR 8 pages of learner work • • 4 pages of written commentary Could be k-12 or adult learners – direct or indirect impact on student learning CERRA NB Toolkit
Reflection
• • • • 3 pages of written commentary Analysis of relationship between practice and student learning Discovery of patterns, themes or trends – focus on challenges, plans for continuous growth, impact on student learning Awareness of high and rigorous NB standards in practice CERRA NB Toolkit
Steps to Renewal
• • • • • List your professional growth activities.
Analyze your experiences relative to Core Propositions.
Analyze your experiences relative to the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.
Determine patterns/connections among your PG activities.
Upload and submit completed work online.
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Scoring
• • • • Holistic scoring All three interrelated components and reflection read together Individual scores for components may not be banked • • Results reported as Renewed Not Renewed CERRA NB Toolkit
“Renewed” Level of Rubric
• • • • Provided sufficient evidence of professional growth that has evolved is varied and/or multifaceted has been a focus over extended period of time CERRA NB Toolkit
“Renewed” Level of Rubric (continued)
• • Draws on and contributes to resources of school, district, and/or community Creates learning environment promoting equity of access, appreciation of diversity, and relevant, meaningful instruction for students.
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South Carolina NB Supplements
• • • Applied before July 2010 — receive $7500 supplement annually for duration of certificate Applied after July 2010 — currently scheduled to get $5000 supplement for duration of certificate Supplement based on position educator holds-- if instructing children, likely eligible. If in administration, ineligible for supplement.
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Applications and Fees
• • • • Application available online www.nbpts.org
$1250 total cost to renew by Jan. 31, 2014 ($300 of this is non-refundable application fee) Withdrawal permitted ($950) – written notification required before Profile due date Update personal information at
My Profile
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More Information
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ® CERRA Jenna Hallman Katie Gibson Virginia Bartels nbsupport.blogspot.com
www.nbpts.org
1-800-22-TEACH www.cerra.org
1-800-476-2387 [email protected]
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