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How the NBCT Process Changed my Life

How the NBCT Process Changed my Life. Christina Delk , Heidi Givens, and Melissa VanZant. At least three years experience as a pre-K-12 teacher in a public or private school A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution A valid teaching license. Eligibility. Birth to age 21+

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How the NBCT Process Changed my Life

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  1. How the NBCT Process Changed my Life Christina Delk, Heidi Givens, and Melissa VanZant

  2. At least three years experience as a pre-K-12 teacher in a public or private school • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • A valid teaching license Eligibility

  3. Birth to age 21+ • Knowledge of the effects of hearing loss on students’ lives, development, and the learning process • Must have access to three special needs students for the portfolio entries Exceptional Needs Specialist:Deaf/Hard of Hearing

  4. Two-part assessment: 4 portfolio entries and 6 assessment center exercises • Can be completed in one year, with up to three years to certify • Is based on the standards in each certification area Certification Process

  5. Knowledge of Students • Knowledge of Special Education • Communication • Diversity • Knowledge of subject matter • Meaningful learning • Multiple paths to knowledge VIII. Social development • Assessment • Learning environment • Instructional resources • Family partnerships • Reflective practice • Contributing to the profession Exceptional Needs Specialist standards

  6. Four Portfolio Entries • Includes videos of large and small group classroom practices • Requires student work samples Six Assessment Center Exercises • Are delivered at a computer-based testing center • Are timed, with open-response prompts Assessment : Demonstrating the Standards

  7. Entry 1: Assessment Informs Instruction Entry 2: Fostering Communications Development Entry 3: Enhancing Social Development Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments Exceptional Needs SpecialistPortfolio Entries

  8. Exercise 1: Behavior Analysis and Intervention (DHH Specific) Exercise 2: Science and Mathematics Exercise 3: Social Studies and the Arts Exercise 4: Transition Planning (DHH Specific) Exercise 5: Health/PE/Leisure Exercise 6: Professional Vocabulary (DHH Specific) Exceptional Needs SpecialistAssessment Center Exercises

  9. Apply • $65 application fee • Initial $500 payment • Start portfolio Submit • Eligibility forms due Dec 31 • Remaining $2000 due Jan 31 • Portfolio due March 31 • Assessment Center Exercises done by June 15 Steps to Begin Your Journey

  10. Salary Supplements- $2000 a year for the life of the certificate (10 years) • Fee supports- Upon certification 75% of the $2500 initial fee less any scholarships, federal subsidies, etc. • Rank change • Participation as a mentor NBCT KY Incentive and Rewards

  11. Heidi’s experience… • Christy’s experience… • Melissa’s experience… Why we Pursued Our NBCT in DHH and How it Effected Us

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