National Board Certification:

Impact on Teaching

and Learning

What is it?

• 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

Based on Core Propositions: What teachers should know and be able to do

• 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.

Process Measures Decision-Making…

• For these students

• At this time

• In this setting

School Site Portfolio

• 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

• Written work, videos and student work samples

Most portfolios require something similar to:

1. Student Growth Analysis2. Small Group Video + Analysis3. Whole Class Video + Analysis4. Documented Accomplishments

Portfolio Entries

Six questions, 30 min. each

Subject specific (content)Tests age-appropriate,

content-appropriate strategies

Assessment Center

“Take One!”

• One video entry completed and scored

• Score can be banked and applied to candidacy

• No eligibility requirements

• Now available nationally

• Cost is $395

Why should I apply to become a candidate?

• Professional Development

• Professional Pride

Why Apply? Incentives

• Financial reward: $3,000 ISBE annual stipend (subject to state funding) for ten years

• Pensionable salary of $1750 over the life of the contract.

• 120 hours of continuing education CPDUs

• Master Certificate granted (if certification is achieved)

• Certificate transferable to most states

Why Apply? Leadership

• Leadership opportunities

– NBCT Leadership Network

– Mentor for National Boards

– Building/district curriculum/instructional leader

– Statewide teaching advocacy

– Other

Professional Certification and National Board Certification are not the same!

Standard Certificate: based on initial standards for new educators

Master 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

National Board Certification: Where do I start?

• Visit the National Board Website: www.nbpts.org

• Click “For Candidates”

• You can download Standards, Portfolio Instructions, and the Scoring Guides

What do I need to do to become certified?

• 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

• Pay fee: $2,500 (plus $65 application fee)

What support options do I have?

• CPS NBC Resource Center

• Universities/Districts: Support groups facilitated by NBCTs

• Districts: Many districts offer fee support and other resources to candidates

• NBPTS: online/phone support

National Board Timeline

• Apply after Jan. 1 $65 due when you apply, full payment due

Dec. 31 “The Box” arrives after you pay at least

$500

• Candidacy year: Portfolio: Complete between April 1 and March 31 Assessment Center: Complete before June

23 of candidacy year

• Find out scores before end of December

Resources• National Board:

1-800-22TEACHwww.nbpts.org

• Chicago Public Schools NBC Resource CenterTalcott AcademyE-mail:  nbcinfo@cps.k12.il.usPhone: 773-534-0741

 • Chicago Teachers' Union Quest Center

Lynn Cherkasky-DavisEmail:  LynnCherkasky-Davis@ctulocal1.comPhone: 312 329 6274 or (312) 329-6272

 • National Louis University

Suzanne MartinezEmail:  suzanne.martinez@nl.edu