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NBCT Program OutreachAnd Enrollment Guidelines…

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WELCOME!

NBCT Program Outreach and

Enrollment Support

National University School of EducationNBCT Professional Teaching and Leadership Development Center

(www.nuptdc.org)March, 2012.

Moderators• Ronarae Adams, Director and Lead Faculty• Sean McCarthy, Program Ambassador• Joanna Murray, Program Ambassador• Bonnie Miller, Operations Manager

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VISION…NUPTDC, OIC’s, Advisors, Faculty, ARDs,

Studentson the same page…It’s EASY!

• Collaborate • Coordinate• Communicate

• Kick A…. And Increase Enrollment!

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Overview and Goals• Know more about NBCT.

• Learn about NUPTDC TOOLS.

• Access www.nuptdc.org for NB support.

• Outline a process to inform and enroll NB students.

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Let’s get started!

• What do you know about National Board?

• What is the relationship of National Board Certification with NU’s NBC programs?

• How do you ensure that potential students are accurately informed before you enroll them?

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NB Teamwork!• YOU DON’T have to know everything about

National Board Certification.

• YOU DO need to know how to guide the student to get accurate information.

• YOU DO need to be the experts on enrollment steps and financial aid.

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Critical Background

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

• National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs)• National University Professional Teaching and

Leadership Development Center (NUPTDC)• Graduate and non CEU credit options (NB

specialization courses)• Service to schools and teachers (NB CS)

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Let’s take a Walk • STEP 1 Distinguish NBPTS/NBCT from NU NBC programs and services.

• STEP 2 Demonstrate tools and process.

• STEP 3 Consider an NB student inquiry.

• STEP 4 Prepare to inform and recruit!

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National Board Certification

A Symbol of Professional

Teaching Excellence

National University Professional Teaching and Leadership Development Center (NUPTDC)

Ronarae (Rae) Adams, Director Bonnie Miller, Operations Manager

Joanna Murray, Sean McCarthy, Susan McLaughlin, Doug Lea; Ambassadors

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National NBCTs • 4,913 CA teachers have earned their

profession's top honor by achieving National Board Certification (342 new NBCTs in 2010).

• The total number of teachers certified by NBPTS in USA is over 91,013.• NB is valued and respected. • Interest in increasing,

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What Does National Certification hold for Teachers?

• The highest acknowledgement of accomplished teaching recognized at national level

• An opportunity to grow and be challenged as a professional

• An opportunity for teachers to affirm that they are accomplished professionals

• Meaningful, useful, job embedded professional development opportunity

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Opportunities for NBCTs• Increased job satisfaction• Clears a Level 2 credential (SB 299)• Provides additional licenses in CA• License portability• Salary advancement• Collegial access and interaction • Leadership roles and partnerships• State financial rewards $$$• Graduate credit and program incentives• DISTINCTION

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Rationale for NB coursework• Differentiated by content and grade levels • National Standards drive expectations• Job embedded action research• Sensible sequence that BUILDS the “thesis” as you

move through coursework• NBCT adjuncts—relevant and excellent role models• NB Candidates get free, continuous coaching outside

of courses (online, meetings, appointments).• PREPARING the portfolio PREPARES you to be a

candidate for the NB assessment.• Students have choices, options and a long term

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What is National Board Certification?• A voluntary process established by NBPTS

• Achieved through a rigorous, performance-based assessment.

• Aimed to measure what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do.

• The process requires teachers to demonstrate how their performances improve student achievement.

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NB 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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National vs. State Standards

• State licensing or credentialing systems set entry-level assessments.

• National Board Certification establishes advanced assessments for experienced teachers.

• Portability in 42+ states.

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National Board Certificates

•Based on Standards•16 subject areas•Range of developmental levels of learning•26 Certificates (content areas)•Pathways/Clusters/Specialty Areas

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Certificates AreasExceptional Needs Specialist• Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Generalist• Early Childhood • Middle Childhood Health• Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Library Media• Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Literacy: Reading – Language Arts• Early and Middle Childhood

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Certificate AreasArt• Early and Middle Childhood • Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Career and Technical Education• Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English as a New Language• Early and Middle Childhood • Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English Language Arts• Early Adolescence• Adolescence and Young Adulthood

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Certificates AreasSchool Counseling• Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Science• Early Adolescence • Adolescence and Young AdulthoodSocial Studies – History• Early Adolescence • Adolescence and Young Adulthood World Languages Other than English• Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

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Certificates AreasMathematics• Early Adolescence • Adolescence and Young AdulthoodMusic• Early and Middle Childhood • Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Physical Education• Early and Middle Childhood • Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

National Board Certification Process ( NBPTS application = $2600)

PORTFOLIO• Video tapes • Student work • Beyond the

classroomWRITINGDescribe, analyze and

reflect

ASSESSMENT CENTER

• Half day• Six content prompts• Up to 30 minutes

each• Respond on

computer

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Portfolio Requirements

Entry 1: Sequence of lessons that reflect topic of study; emphasis on how you ASSSESS student learning (follow 2 students)

Entry 2: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning (YOU with whole group)Entry 3: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning (student to

student—small group)Entry 4: PROFESSIONAL contributions—with families,

colleagues, community

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Assessment Center

• Six exercises-subject matter• 30 minutes to respond to each exercise• Administered at computer centers• For more about the assessment center,

visit:http://www.nbpts.org/candidates/acob/index.html

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Marriage = NB and NU

• NU offers 5 courses ( NBC Teacher Leadership Specialization) that reflect NB Portfolio Entries.

• NU offers courses to align with NB timelines.• NB scores candidate portfolios.• NU scores Capstone portfolios.• NU provides graduate credit and support

services.• NB CERTIFIES teachers as NBCTs.

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Avoid Misunderstandings• Use NUPTDC website tool, resources and

processes to inform and to enroll the “right” students into targeted cohort groups, as outlined on www.nuptdc.org

• Embrace two way communication with admissions advisors ,managers, and NB faculty advisors.

• Share accountability and responsibilities for student success and recruitment results.

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Let’s Play!

Imagine you are asked about the NBC program….

What do you KNOW? What do you SAY? What do you DO?

1. Start with the nuptdc.org home page—the video overview of the programs.

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… it should sound like this…“The NBC programs may be a good “fit” for you and your career goals… the Master’s Degree and the achievement of NBCT will increase your marketability and options for the future… before we go further, let’s get you fully informed about the different NB degree options we have and the services we provide for National Board Certification candidates. Let’s access our NUPTDC site, and you can explore for a few minutes. Also, I suggest that you join one of the upcoming free webinars to hear from the NBCT faculty about the option and schedules for cohort participation. We can move you forward, once you verify that you have explored the site and feel confident about your decision to enroll in one of the options.”

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Next…• Take the student to the site.• Walk through the program SLIDES and video.• Access the cohort schedules.• Indicate interest in a cohort, via Verification

form.• Encourage webinar participation.• Sean checks forms each night.• We notify you to enroll a student in your

region.

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Let’s sample the Tools, Resources, Process

• What does the student see, hear, and learn?• Do the tools, resources and process support

understanding and confidence to make a good decision about enrollment?

• Do the cohort schedules, deadlines and start ups dates help YOU to recruit and enroll in your region?

• Can you invite potential students to the next webinar?

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Interested and ready to enroll ? • Click on the MASTER’s COHORT Link to preview the course

schedule.• Click on the STATE or region that applies to you.• Open the ZIP file to preview required forms for enrollment.• Prepare the graduate application form and FAFSA form (if

needed), but do not submit yet• Complete and submit the verification form.• You are now prepared to enroll with an NU Advisor• Your verification form ensures that you have accurate

knowledge about this program, National Board Certification options, and about cohort schedules for degree completion.

• The NUPTDC will forward your verification form to an NU ADVISOR and you will be contacted for your interview and next steps.

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NUPTDCNational University is headquarters for NBCT support and services: Professional Teaching and Leadership Development Center

Offers support and programs for NBC initiatives:• Face-to-face and online support meetings • Access to Candidate Support Providers (CSPs)

online and onground• Fee support for applications• University credit as desired, (not required).

CLARITY• National University is separate from the

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, but clearly associated with the standards, tools, resources and assessments.

• National University does NOT certify students as NBCTs.

• National University will assist and support active NB candidates who want to submit a portfolio or TAKE ONE to the NBPTS for scoring.

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• National University employs National Board Certified Teachers to teach courses that require knowledge of the NB standards, evidence based inquiry process, and assessment of teaching and learning performances.

• The ten, one month courses in the degree program are carefully scheduled to parallel National Board timelines and requirements which benefits students who choose to be active NB candidates as they produce the portfolio during program of study.

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Three NUPTDC Options:

1) Option A: Master’s Degrees– Master of Arts in Teaching Degree with specialization in National Board Leadership ; Master of Science in Instructional Leadership with NBC focus; Masters in Collaborative Leadership with NBC focus

1) Option B: Stand alone Certificate in National Board Certification Teacher Leadership (5 graduate credit courses or 5 Continuing Education courses )

3) Option C: Support Network –membership in virtual community with updated resources and 24/7 access to trained CSPS in all disciplines; online access; face to face appointments; monthly group meetings at satellite locations.

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The “Smart” Master’s Program• Achieve 2 goals (Master’s &

NBCTpreparation/knowedge)• One course per month format• 15 teachers or more qualify for the online cohort

with a 15% tuition reduction• NB portfolio is embedded thesis project• Not necessary to be NB candidate• Take One! is embedded • Total of 10 courses for degree• Improve your teaching performance!• Increase student learning!

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What are the advantages? • Convenient--fit your coursework

around your schedule thanks to online format

• Meaningful and relevant--coursework is all about YOUR teaching and YOUR classroom

• Sophisticated and engaging coursework--interactive, multimedia presentation of content

• Accelerated--finish your degree in less than a year, as desired

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5 NBC Courses = NB Portfolio• NBC 1201x Measuring and Informing Quality

Instruction, Teaching and Leadership (overview)

• NBC 681 Teaching, Learning, Membership in Learning Communities Entry 4

• NBC 682 Evidence of Student Learning, A Entry 2 & 3

• NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, B Entry 1

• NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project (meets thesis requirement)

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For the Master of ARTs in Teaching Degree

• EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using Technology

• MAT 641 Cultural Democracy• MAT 642 Program Design and

Curriculum Theory • MAT 643 Models of Teaching, Theories,

Applications and Practice• MAT 644 Foundations and Principles of

Curriculum

For the Master of Science in Instructional Leadership

• EDA 614 Educational Leadership Today• EDA 618 School Law and Ethics• EDA 624 Supervision of Instruction• EDA 625 Technology and Data Analysis• EDA 626 Human Resources and Diversity

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After earning the MS Degree, you may want to earn the Tier I CA administrative license

Three additional required courses =

•EDA 619 •EDA 620 •EDA 628

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Interested and ready to commit to NU? • Click on the MASTER’s COHORT Link to preview the course

schedule.• Click on the STATE or region that applies to you.• Open the ZIP file to preview required forms for enrollment• Prepare the graduate application form and FAFSA form (if

needed), but do not submit yet• Complete and submit the verification form• You are now prepared to enroll with an NU Advisor• Your verification form ensures that you have accurate

knowledge about this program, National Board Certification options, and about cohort schedules for degree completion

• The NUPTDC will forward your verification form to an NU ADVISOR and you will be contacted for your interview and next steps.

THANK YOU FOR EXPLORING THE NUPTDC SITE!We hope the information is helpful, and we look forward to serving you on your learning journey.

Contact us directly, anytime: 858-642-8352 or 858-926-6196, radams@nu.edu

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Your student is READY!

• NUPTDC has cohort (offsite) requests in progress.• Bonnie will get contract approvals and advisors will

ensure that each student signs and returns for cohort discounts as outlined.

• 12 signed contracts for the proposed cohort and schedule allows courses to be developed and students to enter.

• Bonnie keeps courses locked until procedures are completed..

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CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU are informed and ready to recruit, enroll, support and communicate about NU NBC programs! We appreciate you and your

support of the NBC collaboration .

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Action for MAY, JUNE Cohorts • Use NUPTDC fliers for NB MS and MAT to send to ALL

of your school, principal, teacher contacts

• Recruit, inform and enroll five students before the April 23 or May 23 cohort deadline

• Observe the holiday interference and reach out NOW

• Contact Rae or Bonnie for support.

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LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!