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Welcome National Board Candidates
Sign in.Pick up name tag
Place your photo on the front table in the box provided.
Pick up one of each item at the front.Sit with your division. (Henrico and
Chesterfield have two tables.)Review your information on the sheet
at your table and verify its accuracy.
Getting Started: Focusing on the Standards12:30-12:45 Welcome/Introduction
12:45- 1:30 Establishing Professional Norms
1:30-2:00 Breaking Down the Standards
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-2:45 Getting Started
2:45-3:30 Breaking Down the Entries
3:30-3:45 Assessment Center & Timeline
3:45-4:30 September Homework/ ???
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Today’s NBCT FacilitatorsSerra De Arment, ECYA/ENS, Chesterfield
Ryan Conway, EA/History-SS, Henrico
Heather Bumgarner, MC/Generalist, Hanover
Angie Branyon, Library/Media, Henrico
Erin Franklin, Music, Henrico
Candidate Whip-Around
• Name
• School
• Certificate area
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Establishing Professional Norms
Meet with your NBCT Facilitator
Draft a set of professional norms based on the following questions:
•What procedures will govern meeting attendance?
•What procedures will govern our dialogue with each other?
•What do you expect from other team members/candidates?
•How do we want to enforce our professional norms?
2013-2014 NBC Cohort Professional Norms
Be on time and end on timeBe prepared – be mentally engaged and have materials (homework)Communicate with someone if you are unable to attend/will be lateLimit side conversations, especially during large groupBe positive and respectful Use “parking lot” for specific questionsMinimize distractions – cell phones on silent and use outside of training roomLet all voices be heard and avoid steamrolling conversationProvide support to each otherKnow that confidentiality is critical
Self-enforcementUse the suggestion board
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Division Expectations for Candidates
Attend all META support sessions.
Complete all assignments.Support future candidates for at least 2 years after achieving National Board Certification.
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Performance Level Description
Exceeds Expectations Strong response; candidate has a clear understanding of NBC concept(s) represented by the assignment.
Meets Expectations Adequate response; candidate seems to understand the basic NBC concept(s) represented by the assignment, although the performance may be uneven.
Did Not Follow ALL Directions
Candidate did not pay attention to directions. Omissions will be noted in the rGrade system. This is not a problem unless it becomes a consistent pattern.
Concern/Approaching Expectations
Weak response; candidate completed the assignment but does not seem to grasp the NBC concept(s) represented. Concerns will be noted in rGrade.
Does Not Meet Expectations
Inadequate response; candidate appears to have put little or no effort in completing the assignment.
Did Not Turn In No assignment.
Breaking Down the Standards
Move to your certificate area.
Take out standards homework.
• “Elementary” certificates to far end of room
• “Middle” in the middle
• “High School” certs. closer to the door
Breaking Down the Standards Spend 20 minutes looking at standards and discussing how you could provide evidence for each.
Spend 10 minutes focusing on one specific standard.Option A: Look at the Knowledge of Students standard. Discuss how you will prove your knowledge of students.
Option B: Identify the standard that your group members identified as “rarely or never” doing the main ideas
Brainstorm big picture solutions.
BREAK!
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Getting Started. . . In Part I: General Portfolio Instructions, read
the sections entitled “Understanding Your Portfolio Entries” and “Following Policies and Guidelines (pages 1-11 to 1-15).
Using post-it notes and/or highlighters, identify critical information you need to remember as you go through the process.
Develop a “to do” list.
Getting Started Tips:
• Video release forms day 1• Start thinking about which classes you will
work with for entries• Think about classroom arrangement that
facilitates standards• Familiarize yourself with videotaping and use
of microphone—practice!• Set up personal schedule• Save all two-way communication with parents
about student learning especially• Identify critical readers• Save all of your drafts, back them up• Read all nitty gritty directions• Save copies of all student work
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Helpful Suggestions
1. Visit and learn from: www.guide4nbcandidates.org
2. Look for other support materials and groups. Yahoo GroupsBooksListservsLessons that work for portfolio entriesWebsites
Sooner rather than later…before Labor Day
Working with a partner, complete the Breaking Down the Entry form –Use the printed resources you brought today to complete the sheet.There are more places to reference than
just the portfolio instructions.Take 15 minutes. We recognize this is not
enough time to fully complete this document.
Breaking Down the Entries
DiscussionFormat(written response &
documentation)ContentBig Picture/Small Picture
Where do I find the info? Portfolio Instructions Portfolio Cover Sheets and Forms Standards Scoring Guide Rubric(Part II) Scoring Guide Evaluation of
Evidence(unlabeled Part 3) Feedback Statements
Breaking Down the Entries
Print All of these if you haven’t
already done so!
Also, print part I of Scoring Guide.
Bring all to each workshop!
Within the Portfolio Instructions Summation Paragraph Standards Information “What do I need to do?” General Directions for Written Response Questions to be answered in writing “Documentation”
All entries have details about specific requirements in addition to your written response.
Breaking Down the Entries
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Homework Due By September 14 #1 Complete Breaking Down Entry and Entry
Prompt Sheet for Readers forms for the all four entries.
Use all of the resources we just mentioned Personalize and make it meaningful.Entry Prompt Sheet: Phrase questions for your readersAfter completing these two forms for each entry you
should be able to confidently summarize what you are required to do.
These documents are your “Cheat Sheet/Detailed Summary” that are intended to guide you for the next three months. Time devoted to completed these forms, is time well spent. Internalize these like you should internalize your standards.
Find your Scoring Guide!3 Parts(do you have them all?)
1. Understanding/Interpreting Scores(print it if you haven’t already)
2. Understanding and Applying Scoring Criteria3. Evaluation of Evidence
(not a labeled part of the guide)
NBCT Components
60% Portfolio Entries (Four Entries) Entries 1, 2, & 3 are classroom based = 16% each Entry 4 Documented Accomplishments = 12%
40% Assessment Center Exercises Six tests = 6.66%
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There is no “right-way” to tackle the work you need complete…The META support program is here to support your progress. We
have established the following calendar for our structured support.September Writing to AchieveOctober Videotaping WorkshopNovember Student Work Sample &
Documented AccomplishmentsJanuary NBCT Coaching SessionsFebruary NBCT Coaching SessionsMarch “Packing” PartyApril Assessment Center WorkshopYou need to assess the requirements for your portfolio and
assessment center exercises and keep each component in mind as move through the process.
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Homework Due By September 14 #2 Personal Timeline
You need complete the “Making Time” sheet AFTER you complete the Breaking Down the Entry forms.
Establish a realistic amount of time that it will take you complete the tasks required.Example: Do you have to collect data overtime?Example: Do you need to start a documented
accomplishment in September?Example: How much time do you need to study for
assessment center number 4?Take into consideration our workshop schedule, but
realize that you may and should start entries before we discuss them.
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Homework Due By September 14 #2 Personal Timeline continued…
Will there be snow? Did you leave enough time for a backup plan?
Using the “Making Time” sheet plug the information into your calendar.
We will collect the “Making Time” sheet trusting that you have used it in your “calendar.” This may be your iphone, plan book, desk calendar, wallet calendar, etc. If you don’t use a calendar you will need one for this process.
You should consider and include:Personal EventsProfessional ResponsibilitiesPortfolio RequirementsAssessment Center Preparation
Everyone has six exercises that can look very different from certificate to certificate.
They may be content based, a simulation, hands-on, computer based, oral, etc.
You may need to study for six months, you may need to study for one week…
Each exercise will differ in the amount of personal preparation time required.
We won’t have our Assessment Center workshop until April, but it is something to consider and prepare for all year.
You will receive an Authorization To Test form after your district pays your balance to NBPTS.
Assessment Center
Look in the Scoring Guide Part IIUnderstanding and Applying Scoring Criteria
Find your Assessment Center Rubrics
Take 10 minutes and write down a big picture idea for each of your six exercises.
How much time would you need to prepare for each of your six exercises?Make sure to include your “study” time on your
calendar(not included on the “Making Time” sheet).
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Homework Due By September 14 Complete “Breaking Down the Entry” and
“Prompt Sheet for Readers” forms for all entries.
Complete the “Making Time” sheet and plug the information into your calendar.
Complete Guided Writing Activity. Regularly access the CTL website. Sign up for the NBC Support Listserv and post a
brief message introducing yourself. Read and return signed Candidate/Facilitator
Agreement Form. For those who want VCU graduate credit, return
completed registration form no later than 8/15.
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VCU Graduate Credit Ed.S. Degree in Teacher Leadership Fall Semester: TEDU 602 National Board
Certification I (3 credits) Spring Semester: TEDU 702 National Board
Certification II (3 credits) Carefully read course syllabus and scoring
rubric. Will receive an incomplete for TEDU 602
until May 2014 Cost: $1,035.57 per course
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Contact Information www.ctl.vcu.edu Terry Dozier [email protected] Serra De Arment [email protected] Ryan Conway [email protected] Eleanor Joyce [email protected]
Burning Questions?
