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National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Info Meeting

National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Info Meeting. May 5, 2009. The Summit of Professionalism. National Board certification is a comprehensive professional growth experience based on rigorous national standards of teaching excellence. Nearly 74,000 teachers have certified since 1994.

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National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Info Meeting

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  1. National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Info Meeting May 5, 2009

  2. The Summit of Professionalism • National Board certification is a comprehensive professional growth experience based on rigorous national standards of teaching excellence. • Nearly 74,000 teachers have certified since 1994. • A host of benefits and recognitions await teachers who achieve this goal.

  3. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards http://www.nbpts.org

  4. NBCT & our commitment to student achievement • The Simpson County Schools is committed to advancing student achievement through outstanding teaching. • NBCT represents the kind of self-reflection, professionalism and on-going excellence in teaching practice that our district highly values.

  5. NBCT Overview • 25 areas of certification in 15 subject areas • Professional portfolio with four entries – due by March 30, 2010 • Jump Start program (June 2009) – completes one of the four entries • Written assessment w/ multiple exercises (by end of June 2010) • Mentoring throughout for full-certification candidates

  6. NBCT Overview, continued • Scores will be reported in November 2010, with benefits for certifiers retroactive to July 2010. • If you don’t certify the first year, you have two more years to retake entries or assessments (at additional cost). • Certification is valid for about ten years and then can be renewed.

  7. Eligibility • Bachelor’s degree • Three years teaching experience (for full certification candidates; Take One candidates may include 0-2 years experience) • Certified in the area you wish to pursue for national certification

  8. Benefits • $2,000 annual salary stipend from state as long as you teach in your certification area or mentor in your certification area (must renew your certification each 10 years) • Additional state stipend for mentoring • $2,000 annual bonus from district as long as you maintain certification and work in an instructional role (including administrative) • Rank I status if you hold a Master’s degree

  9. Supports • Mentoring at no cost • Payroll deduction option (up to 12 months) for fee payment • $100 of fees paid by district

  10. More Supports • Most candidates are eligible for a federal subsidy of $1,250 toward certification fees and a state stipend of $400 • State reimburses 75% of certification costs (up to $1,850)

  11. Fees • $65 processing fee • $400 JumpStart (optional, but highly recommended) through WKU • $500 initial fee • $2,000 certification fee • Subsidies, stipends, and reimbursements available (see handout)

  12. Take One • Take One program – just one portfolio entry (pre-selected by NBPTS), due April 15, 2010; scores are banked three years. • Thanks to an NBPTS grant and district support, there are no fees for Take One. • Informal mentoring through Gary and Lynn for Take One candidates throughout the process.

  13. Timetables • You may register for NBCT now ($65 up front processing fee for full candidates), up until December 31, 2009 • You may download the portfolio instructions, rubrics, etc., immediately and begin working • JumpStart (June or July 2009)

  14. Timetables, continued • Cohorts for Take One and NBCT will meet for mentoring through the fall and spring • Portfolio entries are due around April 1, 2010 • Scores are reported around November 2010

  15. Next Steps • Decide on your certificate area • Decide on Take One or full candidacy • Register online for full candidacy, then notify Gary, OR • Contact Gary to register for Take One • Download standards, portfolio instructions, etc.

  16. Next steps, continued • Pay $500 certification fee to make yourself eligible for federal subsidy (and notify Gary again when you do). • Pay remaining fees by December 31, 2009. • Consider payroll deduction option, if needed.

  17. Websites • NBPTS website: http://www.nbpts.org • Certification areas: http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/available_certificates1/fields_of_certification • Portfolio: http://www.nbpts.org/for_candidates/the_portfolio • Assessment at a Glance: http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/available_certificates1/choosing_the_right_certi • Take One: http://www.nbpts.org/products_and_services/take_one1

  18. Websites, continued • Online registration: http://www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/apply_now1 • JumpStart: http://edtech.wku.edu/nbct/

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