Welcome to the National University Program Options with a

1. Welcome to the National University Program Options with a National Board Teacher Leadership Specialization Online Information Meeting Please do the following: 1. Be sure your speakers are on 2. Say hello in the chat window below and tell us where you are from and what you teach We will start shortly

2. National University Earn a Degree that Embeds and Supports National Board Certification Presented by School of Education~ NBCT Professional Teaching and Leadership Development Center

3. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards • National Board tools and processes, including Take One! • Our master's degree programs that integrate the National Board Certification tools and process • Graduate credit available for candidates who do not require a master's degree • Additional support offered through the National University Professional TeachingDevelopment Center (online and onsite) Today’s Agenda

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5. We Offer Several Options Option 1: Preparation for National Board Certification or Take One! AND a master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units) Option 2: Support and guidance for National Board Certification or Take One! Option 3: Master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units) only No matter what your needs, NUPTDC offer “differentiated” support and options.

6. About National University • Second largest, private, nonprofit university in California. • Sixteenth largest private, not-for-profit university in the U.S. • WASC regional accreditation; NCATE 2013 • Multiple sites; headquarters in La Jolla, San Diego. • Offers 99 undergraduate and graduate degrees. • Issues more teaching credentials in CA than any university (seven years running).

7. Selected by the NBPTS • Promote knowledge and use of National Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates • Access to scholarship and grants • Impact change in teacher preparation programs • Initiate and align with educational reforms and programs focused on effective teaching and teachers that increase student achievement • Develop partnerships and online collaboration (schools, IHEs, associations, organizations) About the NU-PTDC

8. 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 This process requires teachers to demonstrate how their performances improve student achievement National Board Certification is an advanced credential and complements a state license Three years of teaching experience required Open to all- public, private, charters What is National Board Certification? 8

9. Majority of studies indicate that NBCTs make a significantly positive impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement. Teachers who pursue certification show significant improvement in their teaching practice, whether they achieve certification or not. All else being equal, teachers who had achieved National Board Certification helped their students achieve larger testing gains than did colleagues without the certification. The Research… 9

10. NBPTS Core Propositions • NBCT certificate standards in (disciplinary fields) • Architecture of Accomplished Teaching • Portfolio Entries • Evidence of Impact on Students • Documentation • Assessment Center Exercises YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS “tools” and processes

11. 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. Five Core Propositions

12. Based on NATIONAL Standards • 16 subject areas • Developmental ranges/ages • 25 Certificates National Board Certificates

13. National Board Certificate Areas Art 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 13

14. National Board Certificate Areas Exceptional 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 14

15. National Board Certificate Areas Mathematics Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young Adulthood Music Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Physical Education Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood 15

16. National Board Certificate Areas School Counseling Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Science Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young Adulthood Social Studies – History Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young Adulthood World Languages Other than English Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood 16

17. Developmental Levels Early Childhood  (Ages 3-8) Middle Childhood  (Ages 7-12) Early & Middle Childhood  (Ages 3-12) Early Childhood through Young Adulthood  (Ages 3-18+) Early Adolescence  (Ages 11-15) Adolescence and Young Adulthood  (Ages 14-18+) Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (Ages 11-18+) 17

19. 4 “entries” (exercises) • Direct evidence of teaching performance • Direct evidence of your work beyond the classroom • Each entry is 12-15 pages double spaced in length The Portfolio

20. 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/communities, as a learner, and as a leader/collaborator Portfolio Requirements

21. Six exercises-subject matter • 30 minutes to respond to each exercise • Administered at computer centers • Prepare for assessment center after the portfolio is completed Assessment Center

22. Ten weighted scores • 4 portfolio entries • 6 assessment center prompts • Rubrics • Scored by peers • 275 points needed to reach certification • You may “bank” scores for two years and retake entries for a fee • TAKE ONE! score can be banked Scoring

23. TAKE ONE! “Slice” of NB Process Designed and authored by Rae Adams, 2010

24. TAKE ONE! Requirements • Complete one of the preselected video-based entries for your certificate area • No three-year experience requirement! • Very manageable to complete ONE exercise over a 3- 7 month timeline. • Submit your Take One! Entry by April 15

25. Funding for Full Candidates • Many states provide subsidies of up to $1250 toward the NB Certification fee of $2500 (inquire with YOUR state). • Many districts provide subsidies or grants for teachers (inquire). • Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations. • NBPTS has payment plan options. • Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources.

26. AMGEN scholarships are available, first come, first served • Register on this site—access the AMGEN flier for information (link to AMGEN cohort). • You do NOT have to be a Master’s degree student to earn this scholarship! • Contact Rae Adams, NUPTDC Director for additional details. Ventura and Los Angeles County

27. Career goals • Add “DISTINCTION” to your profile • Marketability • School community needs • Licensure, credential, graduate degree and certificate programs • Expert practitioner instructors • Collaborative partners and stakeholders • Continuous performance improvement • Evidence of impact on student achievement • A bright future of educated and productive citizens BUILD a BRIDGE!

28. Support and experience are offered to you through National University’s Professional Teaching Development Center (NUPTDC) The Good News!

29. A Variety of Support Options • Face-to-face and online candidate support • Graduate credit opportunities

30. Online and face-to-face NB candidate orientation and support by NBCT coaches • Principal NB Certification preparation • NB Portfolio and Assessment Center Prep Modules • Webinars, podcasts, resources, presentations & international network • NB Professional Development for schools, teachers, principals, IHE faculty, future teachers, parents and community members • Research and Development Comprehensive Services

31. About our Program Options Master of Arts in Teaching with NBC Teacher Leadership Specialization Master of Science in Instructional Leadership-NBC Leadership Master’s in Accomplished Collaborative Leadership-NBC Leadership Graduate and CEU level Certificate-NBC Preparation All NBC courses integrate the portfolio, which serves as thesis NB TAKE ONE course equivalent

32. Groups of 15 or more in one program • Online delivery with optional site meetings • NBCT adjunct faculty • Schedules pre-determined to align with pacing of NB portfolio work • Access to additional online support PLC • Job embedded action research About our NB Cohorts

33. Ten courses, one month each • 4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units) • Online delivery—24/7 access • Financial aid available (FAFSA) • First course = $550 ( NB1201X) • Nine courses @ $1620 per course • With 15 students, a 15 % reduction is applied on current tuition • E-college platform—easy navigation • High quality design and instruction • Caring, skilled, knowledgeable instructors About the Master’s courses

34. 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 approximately one year

35. 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 or 3 • NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, B: Entry 1 • NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project(thesis) NBC Courses ( 5 )

36. EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using Technology • MAT 641Cultural Democracy/Social Pluralism • MAT 642 Program Design and Curriculum Theory • MAT 643Models of Teaching, Theories, Applications and Practice • MAT 644 Foundations and Principles of Curriculum Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)

37. Master of Science in Instructional Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL) 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

38. 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

39. Master of Arts in Collaborative Leadership CORE Courses MAT 651--Assessing Educational Leaders MAT 652--Leadership Accountability MAT 653--Motivational Leadership MAT 654--Seminar in Social Issues MAT 655--Leadership Impact Seminar

40. Proposed Schedule

41. Credits for Salary Advancement?

42. Complete and submit the NU graduate application no later than April 20--$60 fee. • An NU admissions advisor will enroll you. • Prepare your financial aid application and access transcripts. • After enrollment is completed and your courses are scheduled, send your FAFSA forward. • Start classes(with no payment) while your aid is being processed. • Prepare to access your first course in May! • Explore NBCT guidelines in your state (subsides, scholarships, deadlines) • VERIFY for preapproval at www.nuptdc.org. • Next cohorts = June, July. About the Degree Timelines

43. Are you are ready? Click on the MASTER’s COHORT Link to preview the course schedule at www.nuptdc.org. Click on the STATE or region that applies to you and review the FOUR steps to apply. Open the Graduate Application Packet 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 Yourverification form ensures that you have accurate knowledge about this program, National Board Certification options, and about cohort schedules for degree completion (preapproval). The NUPTDC will forward your verification form to an NU ADVISOR and you will be contacted for your interview and next steps.

44. 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. • 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. About the NBPTS connection

45. It is our passion to serve you on your accomplished teaching, learning and leadership journey! WORK SMART-INCREASE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS!

46. LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!