National Board Renewal W orkshop # 11

1. National Board RenewalWorkshop# 11 CERRA National Board Candidate Support Workshop Toolkit WS11 October 2009

2. 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? CERRA NB Toolkit

3. NB RenewalOverview

4. 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

5. What is Renewal? • Renewal instrument documents professional growth • Submit evidence linking professional growth to student learning • Available for all NBCTs • Classroom teachers • Administrators* • Retirees* *must have valid teaching license CERRA NB Toolkit

6. Renewal Considerations • NBCTs must renew in the same certificate area • Renewal available in year 8 and/or 9 • 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 CERRA NB Toolkit

7. Renewal Timeline • Renewal required prior to expiration of current certificate • 2 opportunities to attempt renewal • Apply September – December • Submit by April 30 • Results in October CERRA NB Toolkit

8. http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/File/renewal_calendar(1).pdf CERRA NB Toolkit http://www.nbpts.org/UserFiles/File/renewal_calendar(1).pdf

9. NB Core Propositions • Ideals that guide all NB standards and assessments. • Accomplished teachers model exceptional • Knowledge • Skills • Dispositions • Beliefs CERRA NB Toolkit

10. 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. CERRA NB Toolkit

11. CERRA NB Toolkit National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

12. Profile of Professional Growth • Documentation of professional growth experiences (certificate specific content – knowledge, pedagogical, 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 NBC CERRA NB Toolkit

13. Profile of Professional Growth • 3 components and 1 Reflection • 2 videos or • 1 Video and student work samples • Demonstrate connection to student learning CERRA NB Toolkit

14. Component 1 4 Professional Growth Experiences (PGE) Scored Holistically Component 2 Video Based on 1 PGE Component 3 Video or Student Work Based on 2nd PGE Reflection CERRA NB Toolkit

15. 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 • Use of technology • Ongoing, varied, multifaceted experiences • Impact on student learning CERRA NB Toolkit

16. 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 • 4 pages of written commentary

17. 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

18. 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 NB standards in practice CERRA NB Toolkit

19. Steps to Renewal • List professional growth activities • Analyze your experiences relative to Core Propositions • Analyze your experiences relative to the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching • Determine patterns/connections among PG activities CERRA NB Toolkit

20. Scoring • Holistic scoring • All pieces read together • Individual scores may not be banked • Results reported as • Renewed • Not Renewed CERRA NB Toolkit

21. “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

22. Other Considerations • Application available online www.nbpts.org • $1250 total cost to renew ($300 of this is a non-refundable application fee) • Withdrawal permitted ($950) – written notification required before Profile due date CERRA NB Toolkit

23. More Information CERRA NB Toolkit