Overview of
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
What is National Board Certification?
Grounded in the National Board’s Five Core Propositions that describe what teachers should know and be able to do, the certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice. In all 25 certificate areas, candidates are required to complete four components The specific instructions will vary by certificate area, as will the standards assessed by each component.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS IS NOW MORE FLEXIBLE THAN EVER!
NBPTS is rolling out the revisions to the certification process. You can go at your own pace, and sequence and pay as you go. All components must be completed within a three-year period. If you need to retake a component, you will have two opportunities.
CERTIFICATION COST:
Each component costs $475, and you have the option to pay and submit components separately. ESTA has bargaining contract language regarding fees.
Component 1: Content Knowledge
This computer- based assessment asks you to demonstrate knowledge of and pedagogical practices for teaching your content area. You must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate content, which is necessary for teaching across the full age range and ability level of your chosen certificate area. This is assessed through the completion of three constructed response exercises and approximately 45 selected reasons items. An assessment overview containing additional details is found at: Board Certification
Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction
This classroom based portfolio entry is primarily comprised of samples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. You will submit selected work samples that demonstrate the students’ grown over time and a written commentary that analyzes your instructional choices
Component 3: Teaching Practices and Learning Environment
Available in 2015
This is a classroom-based portfolio entry that requires video recording (s) of interactions between you and your students. A written commentary in which you describe, analyze and reflect on your teaching and interactions will also be submitted. Both the video and the written commentary should demonstrate how you engage students and impact their learning.
Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
Available in 2016
This is a portfolio entry that requires evidence of your impact across your professional responsibilities as an educator including your students, peers, and community.
More Information
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards maintains a Web site with detailed information about the process as well as online candidate resources. Please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH for additional information.
Link To Candidate Info: National Board Website
If you are interested in attending an info meeting, please e-mail
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