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National Board Certification & Take One! Overview,
Support Options, and Degree Programs
Presented by the
NU School of Education and
NBC Leadership Center
Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board tools and processes, including Take One!
NU master's degree programs and graduate credit courses that integrate the National Board Certification tools and processes
Support for all candidates offered through the National University NBC Leadership Center (online and onsite)
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We Offer OptionsWe Offer Options
1. Preparation for National Board Certification or Take One! EMBEDDED in a master’s degree program
2. Graduate certificate for 5 NBC courses
3. Continuing education credits (CEUs) for up to 5 NBC courses
4. Online and on site support and guidance for National Board Certification or Take One! (no credits)
About National UniversityAbout National University
Second largest, private, nonprofit university in California
Sixteenth largest private, not-for-profit university in the US
WASC regional accreditation; NCATE 2014Multiple sites; headquarters in La Jolla, San
Diego99 undergraduate and graduate degreesIssues more teaching credentials in CA than
any university, seven years running
About the NU-NBC Leadership CenterAbout the NU-NBC Leadership Center
Promote knowledge and use of National Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates
Access to scholarship and grantsInitiate and align with educational reforms and
programs focused on effective teaching and teachers that increase student achievement
Develop partnerships and online collaboration (schools, IHEs, associations, organizations)
Increase NBCTs nationwide
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A voluntary process established by NBPTS
Achieved through a rigorous, performance-based assessment aimed to measure what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do while demonstrating how their performance improves student achievement
An advanced credential that complements a state license
Three years of teaching experience required for candidacy
Open to all- public, private, charters
What Is National Board Certification?
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Majority of studies indicate that National Board Certification makes a significantly positive impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement
Teachers who pursue certification show significant improvement in their teaching practice, whether they achieve certification or not
All else being equal, teachers who have achieved National Board Certification helped their students achieve larger testing gains than did colleagues without the certification
The Research…
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NBPTS Core PropositionsNBCT certificate standards in
(disciplinary fields)Architecture of Accomplished
TeachingPortfolio Entries
◦ Evidence of Impact on Students◦ Documentation
Assessment Center Exercises
YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS “tools” and processes “tools” and processes
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Five Core PropositionsFive Core PropositionsTeachers are committed to students
and their learningTeachers know the subjects they
teach and how to teach those subjects to students
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
Teachers are members of learning communities
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National Board CertificatesNational Board Certificates
Based on NATIONAL Standards16 subject areas (content areas)Developmental ranges/ages25 Certificates
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate Areas
ArtArt Early and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English as a New LanguageEnglish as a New Language Early and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English Language ArtsEnglish Language Arts Early AdolescenceEarly Adolescence Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young Adulthood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate Areas
Exceptional Needs SpecialistExceptional Needs Specialist Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Early Childhood through Young Adulthood GeneralistGeneralist Early Childhood Early Childhood Middle Childhood Middle Childhood HealthHealth Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Library MediaLibrary Media Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Literacy: Reading – Language ArtsLiteracy: Reading – Language Arts Early and Middle ChildhoodEarly and Middle Childhood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate Areas
MathematicsMathematicsEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young AdulthoodMusicMusicEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Physical EducationPhysical EducationEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate Areas
School CounselingSchool CounselingEarly Childhood through Young AdulthoodEarly Childhood through Young Adulthood
ScienceScienceEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young AdulthoodSocial Studies – HistorySocial Studies – HistoryEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young Adulthood Adolescence and Young Adulthood World Languages Other than EnglishWorld Languages Other than EnglishEarly Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood
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Developmental LevelsDevelopmental Levels
Early Childhood (Ages 3-8) Early Childhood (Ages 3-8) Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12) Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12) Early & Middle Childhood (Ages 3-12) Early & Middle Childhood (Ages 3-12) Early Childhood through Young Early Childhood through Young
Adulthood (Ages 3-18+) Adulthood (Ages 3-18+) Early Adolescence (Ages 11-15) Early Adolescence (Ages 11-15) Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Ages Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Ages
14-18+) 14-18+) Early Adolescence through Young Early Adolescence through Young
Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)
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The PortfolioThe Portfolio
4 “entries” (exercises)Direct evidence of teaching performance
and of your work beyond the classroom is documented
Each entry is 12-15 pages, double spaced in length
*Due May 31st each year
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Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Requirements
Entry 1: Sequence of lessons that reflect topic of study; emphasis on how you ASSESS student learning (follow 2 students)
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Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Requirements
Entry 2: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning (YOU with whole group)
Entry 3: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning (student to student—small group)
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Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Requirements
Entry 4: PROFESSIONAL contributions—with families/communities, as a learner, and as a leader/collaborator
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Assessment CenterAssessment Center
Six exercises-subject matter30 minutes to respond to each
exerciseAdministered at computer centersPrepare for assessment center after
the portfolio is completedComplete by June each year
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ScoringScoring
Ten weighted scores◦4 portfolio entries◦6 assessment center prompts◦Rubrics ◦Scored by peers◦275 points needed to reach certification
You may “bank” scores for two years and retake entries for a fee
Designed and authored by Rae Adams, 2010
TAKE ONE! TAKE ONE! ““Slice” of NB ProcessSlice” of NB Process
TAKE ONE! TAKE ONE! RequirementsRequirements
•Complete one of the preselected video-based entries for your certificate area
•No three-year experience requirement!
• Very manageable to complete ONE exercise over a 3-7 month timeline
•Entry score can be banked for full certification
BUILD a BRIDGE! BUILD a BRIDGE!
• Meet your career goals--add “DISTINCTION” to your profile--marketability
• Attain licensure, credential, graduate degree and certificate programs
• Embark on continuous performance improvement• Develop direct evidence of impact on student
achievement• Ensure a bright future of educated and
productive citizens
California Clear Credential OpportunityCalifornia Clear Credential Opportunity
• (SB) 941 was signed by Governor Brown toward the end of last year and is in effect as of January of this year:
– Holders of Single Subject Credentials, or equivalent previously issued general education teaching credentials may add another content subject area to their credential based on National Board Certification (NBC) in the new subject area
– Holders of Single Subject Credentials, or equivalent previously issued general education teaching credentials, may earn a Multiple Subject Credential based on NBC in Early Childhood (ages 3-8)/Generalist or Middle Childhood (ages 7-12)/Generalist
– Holders of Multiple Subject Credentials, or equivalent previously issued general education teaching credentials, may earn a Single Subject Credential based on NBC in a single subject content area
• Check with your state department of education for credentialing options through NB certification
Funding for Full CandidatesFunding for Full Candidates
•States may provide subsidies of up to $1250 toward the NB Certification fee of $2565 (inquire with YOUR state)
•Districts may provide subsidies or grants for teachers (inquire)
•Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations
•NBPTS has payment plan options
•Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources
Good News!Good News!
Support and parallel experiences are offered to you through National
University’s
NBC Leadership Development Center
Here’s How: Here’s How: We MARRY NU-NBWe MARRY NU-NB
◦Face-to-face and online candidate support
◦Graduate credit opportunities
Support Options• Online and face-to-face NB candidate
orientation, professional development and support by NBCT coaches
• 24/7 access to our virtual support environment
• Ongoing webinars, videos, blog posts & other resources
Master’s Degree OptionsMaster’s Degree Options
Master of Arts in Teaching with NBC Teacher Leadership Specialization (all states)
Master of Science in Instructional Leadership-NBC Leadership (CA)
All NBC courses contribute content for the portfolio which serves as thesis
Take 1-5 NBC courses for continuing education units
NB TAKE ONE! course equivalent, NBC682.
About the CoursesAbout the Courses
Ten courses, one month each4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units)Online delivery—24/7 accessFinancial aid available (FAFSA)First course = $ 657 (NB1201X)Nine courses @ $1674 per course (current
tuition)With 15 students, a 15% reduction is applied
on current tuition
About our NB CohortsAbout our NB Cohorts
NBCT adjunct faculty Schedules are pre-determined to align
with pacing and submission timelines for NB portfolio work
Access to additional online support Job embedded action research
What Are the Advantages?What Are the Advantages?
Convenient--fit your coursework around your schedule thanks to online format
Meaningful and relevant--coursework is all about YOUR teaching and YOUR classroom
Sophisticated and engaging coursework--interactive, multimedia presentation of content
Accelerated--finish your degree in approximately one year
NBC Courses ( 5 )NBC Courses ( 5 )
NBC 1201x Measuring and Informing Quality Instruction, Teaching and Leadership
(overview) NBC 681 Teaching, Learning, & Membership in Learning Communities (Entry 4)NBC 682 Evidence of Student Learning, A: (Entry 2 or 3)NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, B: (Entry 1)NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project (thesis)
Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)Courses (MAT)
EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using TechnologyMAT 641 Cultural Democracy/Social PluralismMAT 642 Program Design and Curriculum Theory MAT 643 Models of Teaching Applications and
PracticeMAT 644 Foundations and Principles of Curriculum
Master of Science in Instructional Master of Science in Instructional Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL)Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL)
EDA 614 Educational Leadership TodayEDA 618 School Law and EthicsEDA 624 Supervision of InstructionEDA 625 Technology and Data AnalysisEDA 626 Human Resources and Diversity
After earning the MS Degree, you may want to earn the Tier I CA administrative license.
TWO additional required courses =
EDA 651 Ethics and Philosophy in Leadership.
EDA 620B Credential Field Experience.
Proposed MAT Schedule-JuneProposed MAT Schedule-June
June 2013 START June 2014 GRADUATE
June NBC 1201x Nov-Dec NBC 682
July MAT 641 Jan-Feb NBC 683
Aug MAT 642 March MAT 644
Sept MAT 643 Apr-May NBC 639
Oct NBC 681 June EDT 612
DONE!!! $$$
Proposed MSIL Schedule-MayProposed MSIL Schedule-May
June 2013 START June 2014 GRADUATE
May NBC 1201x Nov-Dec NBC 682
July EDA 614 Jan-Feb NBC 683
Aug EDA 618 Mar EDA 619
Sept EDA 624 Apr-May NBC 639
Oct NBC 681 June EDA 626
DONE!!! $$$
• Join this cohort that is being developed exclusively for teachers working with military –connected students! Class discussions will allow opportunity to talk to other teachers from across the nation about how to best support the unique challenges faced by military-connected students.
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• Military-connected yourself? Spouse, dependent, retired, Civilian working on base? …National University offers special military rates and support just for you! Special military advisors to assist YOU with any challenges you face as a military-connected student yourself!
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About the Degree TimelinesAbout the Degree Timelines
Complete Applicant Verification form and submit the NU graduate application-$60 fee
An NU admissions advisor will enroll you Prepare your financial aid application and
access transcripts-DON’T send FAFSA forward until you have courses schedules and your are fully enrolled.
After enrollment is completed and all courses are scheduled, send your FAFSA forward
Start classes(with no payment) while your aid is being processed.
Prepare to access your first course in JUNE!
CLEAR Communication CLEAR Communication SummarySummary
National University employs National Board Certified Teachers to teach courses that require knowledge of the NB standards, evidence based inquiry process, and assessment of teaching and learning performances
The ten, one-month courses in the degree program are carefully scheduled to parallel National Board timelines and requirements which benefits students who choose to be active NB candidates as they produce the portfolio during program of study
CLEAR Communication CLEAR Communication Summary(cont’d)Summary(cont’d)
National University is separate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, but clearly associated with the standards, tools, resources and assessments
National University does NOT certify students as NBCTs
National University will assist and support active NB candidates who want to submit a portfolio or TAKE ONE to the NBPTS for scoring
Are you are ready? Are you are ready?
Go to www.nuptdc.orgGo to the Graduate Programs tabSelect “Join a Cohort”Follow the four steps for enrollment
outlined on this pageJune cohort application deadline is May
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WORK SMART--INCREASE YOUR WORK SMART--INCREASE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS!EFFECTIVENESS!
It is our passion to serve you on your accomplished teaching, learning and
leadership journey!
LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!
