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Take One!
Take One!
A breakthrough model of professional learning
A way for all teachers to “sample” National Board Certification
A proven, highly effective experience to develop teaching practice.
A catalyst for fostering meaningful discussion about students and their learning by aligning teaching practice to professional standards.
What is Take One! ?
Teachers who are engaged in thoughtful planning, implementation and reflection on teaching practice.
Student learning linked to effective instructional practices.
A common professional language for discussing teaching practices across content and grade levels.
Differentiated leadership opportunities for teachers.
Strengthened parent and communityconnections.
Take One! leads to …
Info you need…
• Cost = $395
• Complete one pre-selected video portfolio entry of the NB process
• Take One! scores from 2013-2014 will not be transferable to full National Board Certification
Take One! Eligibility Criteria
• Available to all teachers, including induction and pre-service teachers; principals; administrators; professors and those who provide support for National Board Certification candidates.
• Take One! requires that educators have access to a pre-K-12 classroomto complete the portfolio entry.
Funding for Take One!
• A number of scholarships are available but limited.
• Scholarships are provided on a first come, first served basis.
• Interested individuals should submit their Take One! application as soon as possible and submit the scholarship application right away.
• The link to the scholarship application can be accessed from the individual’s Fees & Payments page within their My Profile account.
Take One!Certification Areas
• 25 Areas of Certification
• Area suitable for almost every teacher
• Check out www.NBPTS.org website to determine which one best suits you!
The Standards
• The standards are the backboneof the process!
• Become familiar with them BEFORE you begin writing
• You MUST consider the standards in your description, analysis, and reflection
• Writing: •Description•Analysis•Reflection
• Planning & Collaboration
• Videotaped Segment
Instructional Portfolio Entries
CMS Support Services
• Small-group meetings facilitated by National Board Certified Teachers
• Online support site via Moodle
• Professional Readers
• At least two Instructional Institutes (held during school hours in Winter and Spring)
Your Next Steps…
• Visit the National Board website for candidate information
• Apply online by December 31st
• Download the materials for your certification area and review
Changes for 2014-2015
• National Board has announced changes in the initial certification process effective with the 2014-2015 cycle.
• Take One! scores from 2013-2014 will not be transferable to full National Board Candidacy.
• Visit the National Board website for more information.
For More Information
• National Board1-888-780-7805www.nbpts.org
• NC DPI National Board Officehttp://www.dpi.state.nc.us/recruitment/nationalboardcertification/
• CMS National Board Wikihttp://pdsupport.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/National+Board+Information
• CMS National Board [email protected]
