NBCT RENEWAL JUMPSTART

1. NBCT RENEWAL JUMPSTART Illinois NBPTS Comprehensive Support System Becky Hatch-Prochaska Carole Einhorn Lynn Gaddis Illinois State University October 13, 2008 www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

2. Welcome • Welcome • Introductions www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

3. Agenda Outline • NBCT Advisory Panel • Getting to Know the Profile for Professional Growth • Explore and Plan • Component 1 • Component 2 • Component 3 • Reflection www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

4. Panel of NBCTs What did you wish you knew at the beginning that you learned as you completed the PPG? • Helpful Hints • Insights • Misunderstandings • Logistical Issues www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

5. NBPTS Frameworks Show evidence of how you use these frameworks to make teaching decisions.— • The 5 Core Propositions • The Architecture of Teaching www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

6. Focus of PPG Foundation for your Continued Growth • What you continue to do in the classroom • What you do for yourself as a life long learner • What you do to enhance student learning www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

7. Renewal vs. Certification Renewal 1st Time NBC Independent Entries Evaluated Separately More Pages Rigorous and Demanding Scores • Interrelated Components • Evaluated Holistically • Less Pages • Rigorous and Demanding • Renewed/Not Renewed www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

8. 8 Aspects Rubric In small groups, • Review evaluation criteria on p. 8 to identify key phrases stated in each bullet. • Review p. 4 of Understanding the Renewal Decision to identify the 8 evaluation aspects. • Discuss and clarify the meaning of the key expectations outlined in the 8 Aspects Tool. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

9. Structure of Components • 3 Components and a Reflection make a whole picture of an NBCT’s continued professional growth. • The NBPTS Webinar shows the structure of the Components and how they are interrelated. • Review the NBPTS Powerpoint to show how the pieces fit. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

10. Component 1 Is… Multifaceted PGEs show evidence of • Certificate-specific Content Knowledge • Professional Development • Current Trends in the Field • Issues of Equity and Diversity • Variety • Ongoing and Evolving Growth www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

11. Getting to Know Component 1 • Review rationale • Review requirements • Review the Prompts • Read p. 16 Considerations for Thoughtful Selections • Clarifications www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

12. Brainstorm 4 PGEs • Show a Model Brainstormed Outline. • Brainstorm Individually. • List Notes on the Top Box of the Outline of PGEs. • Share in Small Groups. • Debrief in Whole Group. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

13. PGE Specific Prompts • Provide a context of the professional situation that indicates what need you are addressing. • Describe the PGE. How does it demonstrate a response to identified needs of students, the professional community, parents, and/or self? www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

14. PGE Holistic Prompts Somewhere in Component 1 • Explain how you have acquired and deepened your content knowledge to remain current including use of research and/or use of professional activities. • Explain how you have acquired and deepened your pedigogical knowledge to remain current including use of research and/or use of professional activities. • Explain your acquisition of and/or effective and appropriate use of technology. • Discuss how your interaction with colleagues, other professional groups, parents, and/or community members has enhanced your professional growth. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

15. Prompts and 8 Aspects • In groups, review prompt questions in Component 1 and compare to the 8 Aspects to explore how they are aligned. • Draft notes next to the prompts 1-6 on Outline of PGEs that identifies evidence of your growth for the PGE. • Share with small group. • Debrief as a whole group. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

16. Organizer • Model of how to identify what you do to fit the questions for the PGE. • Share Organizer to use as you plan components 1, 2, and 3. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

17. Getting to Know Component 2 • Review Component 2 directions to identify specific requirements. • Review the prompt questions. • Compare the prompt to the 8 aspects. • Read p. 16. • Considerations for Thoughtful Selections • Review the clarifications. • Whole group debrief www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

18. Component 2Making Good Choices • Review the PGEs and select a lesson that shows the application of one of the PGEs. • Identify how that application demonstrates evidence of • Student learning • Equity of access • Appreciation of diversity • Certificate-specific content knowledge www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

19. Getting to Know Component 3 • Review Component 3 Directions to Identify Specific Requirements. • Review the Prompt Questions. • Compare the Prompt to the 8 Aspects. • Read p.16– Considerations for Thoughtful Selections • Review the Clarifications. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

20. Component 3 Making Good Choices • Review the PGEs and select a lesson or student work from a lesson that is connected to one of the PGEs. • Learner work from adults or children • Videotape with adults or children • Identify how that application demonstrates evidence of Direct or Indirect Impact on student learning. • Whole group debrief. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

21. Getting to Know the Reflection • Review Reflection directions to Identify specific requirements. • Review the prompt questions and show alignment to the 8 aspects. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

22. NBPTS www.nbpts.org • NBCT Link--www.nbctlink.org • Interactive, online learning community designed for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). • My Profile—NBPTS website under “candidates” tab or https://nbpts4.ets.org/nbpts/ • Update your profile. • Apply and pay for renewal. • Change your username and password. www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts

23. Illinois Resources • NBRC at ISU website Renewal Information, Working Agendas, and Handouts for Services www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts • ISBE website State Information www.isbe.net/propprep/nbpts.htm • IKAN website Forms for Stipend and Mentor/PD Compensation www.ilnbpts.org www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnpbts