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1. Welcome to the National University "National Board Certification in 2014! Options, Timelines and Free support!” Please do the following: Be sure your speakers are on – follow Audio set-up directions Say hello in the chat window below and tell us where you are and what you teach. Are you an NBCT, Support Provider, Student, or Candidate? Private Chat Amanda Trimillos your e-mail address We will Start PROMPTLY at 6pm Pacific

2. National University National Board Certification 2014/2015 Support Options, and Degree Programs Presented by the NU School of Education and NBC Teacher Leadership Center NBC Program Ambassadors: Sean McCarthy, Amanda Trimillos, and Joanna Eagan-Murray

3. Today’s Agenda • NU master's degree programs and graduate credit courses that integrate the National Board Certification tools and processes • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards • National Board tools and processes! • 2014/2015 cycle and beyond! • Support for all candidates offered through the National University NB Leadership Center (online and onsite)

4. Participating in Today’s Session Type your questions in the chat window below Download the documents in the file share window below

5. About National University • Second largest, private, nonprofit university in California • Sixteenth largest private, not-for-profit university in the US • WASC regional accreditation; NCATE 2014 • Multiple sites; headquarters in La Jolla, San Diego • 99 undergraduate and graduate degrees • Issues more teaching credentials in CA than any university, seven years running • National Board Leadership Center, NBCT adjunct faculty

6. About the NU-NBC Teacher Leadership Center • Promote knowledge and use of National Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates • Support accessing scholarship and grants • 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) • Increase NBCTs nationwide

7. We Offer Options 1. Preparation for National Board Certification EMBEDDED in a master’s degree program 2. Graduate certificate for 5 NBC courses 3. Continuing education credits (CEUs) for up to 5 NBC courses 4. NBCTs can use credit to wave one CORE course 4. Free Online and on site support and guidance for National Board Certification (no credits)

8. 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 while demonstrating how their performance improves student achievement • An advanced credential that complements a state license • Three years of teaching experience required for candidacy • Open to all- public, private, charters

9. The Research… • Majority of studies indicate that National Board Certification makes 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 have achieved National Board Certification helped their students achieve larger testing gains than did colleagues without the certification

10. YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS “tools” and processes • NBPTS Core Propositions • NBCT certificate standards in (disciplinary fields) • Architecture of Accomplished Teaching • Components 1. 2, 3, 4 • Evidence of Impact on Students • Documentation • Assessment Center Exercises (1)

11. 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

13. National Board Certificates • Based on NATIONAL Standards • 16 subject areas (content areas) • Developmental ranges/ages • 25 Certificates

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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+)

19. What’s the NBPTS process? 2014/2017 • Flexibility - While teachers can complete the entire certification process in one year once it is fully implemented, some may choose to do so over several years if that fits better with other demands on a teacher’s time. • Affordability - The total cost of certification is $1900, with each of the four components costing $475. Candidates will have the option to pay for and submit components separately.

20. The Design of the 2014/2017 Process • The 2014 process for National Board Certification will be comprised of 4 components:

21. Component 1: Content Knowledge** • Administered at computer centers • Short answer and possible multiple choice questions depending on certificate areas • All questions build to create ONE score for this component • Prepare for assessment center after the portfolio is completed (April-June) • ***This Component is currently in field testing and will be open for NBPTS use in the 2014/2015 cycle**

22. Component 2: Differentiation in Instructions (NBC 683) Written Commentary using Student Work Samples Traditionally, in this component, you provide a Written Commentary that analyzes how you ASSESS student learning in your own classroom utilizing your own content standards - typically following 2 students over a course of time AYA Science:In this entry, you choose three instructional activities, related instructional materials, two student responses to each activity, and a culminating assessment, and you submit a Written Commentary. Your submission should demonstrate your strategies for linking instructional activities together to engage students in building conceptual understanding of one major idea in science.

23. Component 3: Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment***(NBC 682) Written commentary using Video evidence Traditionally, in this component, you provide a Written Commentary that analyzes your teaching through video taping whole class or small group discussion. *** AYA Science – In the past, in this entry you submit a 20-minute video recording of your interactions with students as they actively gain an ability to understand and use scientific concepts and problem-solving skills. (Small/whole class?)

24. Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner **(NBC 681) Written Commentary using Professional Contributions In this component, you use Written Commentary to show impact on student learning using evidence through PROFESSIONAL contributions with families/communities, as a learner, and as a leader/collaborator *** Traditionally, you must demonstrate how your work in each of three categories impacts student learning: • As partner with students’ families and community • As learner • As collaborator and/or leader

25. Scoring*** • All FOUR components must receive an Accomplished Score • You may “bank” scores for two years and retake Component for a fee

26. How will the assessment roll-out? • National Board Certification will rollout over the course of three cycles: 2014-15* 2015-16 2016-17 C1: Content Knowledge** C1: Content Knowledge C1: Content Knowledge C2: Differentiation in Instruction C2: Differentiation in Instruction C2: Differentiation in Instruction C3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment C3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment *Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE), candidates for the CTE certificate will begin the new process in 2015-16.   **The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until 2015-16 but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in 2014-15. C4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

27. What this means for 2014-15 candidates and beyond • Applications for the certification process is NOW a available to new candidates. • http://www.boardcertifiedteachers.org/ • The certification will be rolled out over time, with the first two components for most certificate areas available for the 2014−15 school year. Note: Due to the ongoing revision of the Career and Technical Education (CTE), candidates for the CTE certificate will begin the new process in 2015-16.  The World Language (WL) and Music Content Knowledge component will be delayed until 2015-16 but Differentiation in Instruction will be available in 2014-15.

28. Funding for Full Candidates • States may offer various grant programs in place towards NB Certification fee of (inquire with YOUR state) • Districts may provide subsidies or grants for teachers (inquire) • Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations • NBPTS has extended payment options • Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources

29. Military members and spousesNEW!! • Through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse eligible veterans up to $2,000 for National Board Certification assessment fees.  The VA will also reimburse a portion of retake fees if candidates do not achieve certification on the first attempt. For additional information, access http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/montgomery_gibill/index.html or call 1-888-GI-BILL-1. NU military Admission Advisors can also speak to students about using the GI Bill for this purpose! Amanda.Trimillos@natuniv.edu

30. Good News! Support and parallel experiences are offered to you through National University’s NB Leadership Center

31. Here’s How: We MARRY NU-NB • Face-to-face and online candidate support • Graduate credit opportunities

32. Support Options • Online and face-to-face NB candidate orientation, professional development and support by NBCT coaches • 24/7 access to our virtual support environment • Ongoing webinars, videos, blog posts & other resources

33. National Board Certification What if I want to earn my Masters degree I also want to prepare and be knowledgeable about National Board Certification

34. Why do People enroll with National University? • Evidence of my impact on Student Learning • Use National Standards of Learning in Job Embedded Assignments • Prepare for future National Board Certification or be an active Candidate • Build my Standards of Learning competency and pedagogy with National Board Leadership foundations • I have achieved NBCT but need to renew or sharpen my skills – earn a degree and work toward renewal!

35. About the Courses • Ten courses, one month each • 4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units) • Online delivery—24/7 access • Financial aid available (FAFSA) • First course NB 1201 at discounted rate • Nine courses @ 394.00 per unit or $1,773.00 per course (current tuition) • With 15 students, a 15% reduction is applied on current tuition

36. Class Format • All on-line and your classroom • 4-week courses (some 8-week) • 1 Text for 5 Courses – Accomplished Teaching: The Key to National Board Certification • Thursday Discussion/Sunday Discussion response • Sunday Submit paper – working toward building Course focused NBC Component (Papers all focus on you and your students) • No mandated meeting times • Live interactive communication with instructor • -Phone, E-mail, ClassLivePro

37. 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

38. NBC Courses ( 5 ) • NBC 1201x Measuring and Informing QualityInstruction, Teaching and Leadership • (NBC overview and Action Plan) • NBC 681 Teaching, Learning, & Membership in Learning Communities • (NBPTS Component 4) • NBC 682 Evidence of Student Learning, Video Analysis • (NBPTS Component 3) • NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, Student Work Sample Analysis • (NBPTS Component 2) • NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project • (thesis)

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

40. Proposed MAT Sample Schedule

41. All courses integrate National Teaching Standards National Board Certified Teachers are Recognized Nationally as Experts and Leaders in Education

42. Military-Connected Educators? Spouse, dependent, retired, Civilian working on base? • …National University offers special military rates and support just for you! Military Advisors assist YOU with any challenges you face as a military-connected student ! We can help you use your GI-Bill or MyCAA funding for classes!

43. About the Degree Timelines • Complete Applicant Verification form located at http://nbctwave.org/graduate-programs/join-a-masters-cohort/ • Submit the NU graduate application-$60 fee • An NU admissions advisor will enroll you • Prepare your financial aid application and access transcripts- • DON’T send FAFSA forward until you have courses schedules and your are fully enrolled. • After enrollment is completed and all courses are scheduled, send your FAFSA forward • Start classes(with no payment) while your aid is being processed. • Prepare to access your first course!

44. CLEAR Communication Summary • National University employs National Board Certified Teachers to teach courses • The ten, one-month courses in the degree program are scheduled to parallel National Board timelines

45. Are you are ready? • Go towww.nbctwave.org • Go to the Graduate Programs tab • Select “Join a Cohort” • Follow the four steps for enrollment outlined on this page