How school districts can support teacher who are pursuing NBC
National Board Certification meets 175 hour Requirement in NYS
NYS Education Law Part 80 3.6 allows teachers to meet the five year 175 hour, professional development requirements for maintaining certification (effective 2/2/2004) upon achievement of National Board Certification.
National Board Certification concentrates education reform in the classroom – where teaching and learning takes place.National Board Certification is a demonstration of a teacher’s practice as measured against high and rigorous standards. Equally important, the National Board Certification process, requiring intense self-reflection and analysis of one's own practice, is a forceful professional development experience. Having measured their practice against the highest standards for the profession, teachers say that their teaching is more focused, reflective, confident. Teachers speak eloquently about how the experience produces deeper student learning outcomes in classrooms. They are strengthened in their practice and emerge from the experience with a with lasting and often renewed commitment to professional growth. Offered on a voluntary basis and valid for 10 years, the advanced system of National Board Certification complements, but does not replace, state licensing.
Natinal Board Certified Teachers have expertise in instruction.
Each state, school district and school decides how best to capitalize on the National Board Certification process and the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) as it designs instructional arrangements to promote student learning and support professional practice. Is your school or district using Nationally Board Certified Teachers in new in creative ways? Write to us so we can share your experiences.
School District National Board Certified Teacher Activity Albany CSD Half-time mentor coordinator. Niskayuna CSD Release teacher to become GCRTC National Board Coordinator
NBCTs as new teacher mentors for three years.
NBCTs helping to create a new teacher induction program.
Schenectady CSD NBCTs trained as Candidate Support Providers run their districts NBC Support Group. Take One and Pre-candidacy groups are also available.
National Board Certification--Professional Development
NBPTS Five Core Propostitions can provide the building blocks for your school districts Professional Development Plan. The work teachers do to achieve NBC is aligned with Charlotte Danielson's work in the Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching which many districts use for Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR).
FACULTY and SUPERINTENDENT'S DAY MEETINGS
Would you like a Teacher Center representative to come to your school
for your next faculty meeting, conference day or staff development
meeting to make a presentation about the National Board Certification program? Call your local New York State Teacher Center to request a faculty presentation and we will schedule a site visit, bring materials and tailor our presentation to your specific needs and time frame. Nationally Board Certified Teachers are available for informational presentations on the history, processes, and services offered through the Teacher Center to support teachers who are interested in pursuing National Board Certification.
The Teacher Center may be able to assist in beginning or locating a National Board Support Group near you.
These NBPTS Publications may help your stakeholders better understand the rigorous National Board Certification process. A Distinction That Matters for School Administrators A Distinction That Matters for Parents A Distinction That Matters for School Board Members A Distinction That Matters for Students
Take One!
Take One! Provides a short-term experience with the National Board Certification process so teachers can gain familiarity and experience by completing only one entry (instead of the four required) for their certification area. “Take One!” is a new offering from NBPTS for educators interested in experiencing the highly praised professional development attributes of National Board Certification®. It is a standards- based professional development opportunity that has been built from NBPTS’ nationally respected assessment program — a program proven by independent research to contribute to the improvement of teacher quality that, in turn, impacts improved student learning.
Take One! consists of one preselected video portfolio entry from each of the 24 certificate areas of the National Board Certification assessment program. Take One! also includes a personal activity book that offers guidance on evidence-based teaching and how it fits within the architecture of an accomplished teacher’s practice. With this activity book educators will be able to practice and self-assess evidence-based teaching and reflective analysis. Download a complete list of preselected Take One! entries.
Take One! To learn more details about this option as an entry point to NBC or a school-wide professional development experience. Create a Take One! Group in your school district for an incredible job embedded professional development experience.
School District Take One Coordinator Description of program Albany CSD Rita Floess Over 30 of Albany's teachers are involved in Take One! or the full NBC process during the 07-08 cycle. This is a collaborative effort between their Teacher's Association, School District, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, NBPTS, and of course their teachers. They have most of the cost covered as part of a THNI grant. Targeted High Needs Initiative
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