National Board
Certification:
Impact on
Teaching
and
Learning
What is it?
• High, rigorous standards for what
teachers should know and
demonstrate
• Designed to retain, reward and
advance accomplished teachers
through a voluntary system of
advanced certification
Based on Core Propositions:
What teachers should know and be able to do
• Teachers are committed to students and
their learning.
• Teachers 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.
Process Measures
Decision-Making…
• For these students
• At this time
• In this setting
School Site Portfolio
• Shows evidence of meeting
NBPTS standards through
classroom work
• Includes student work samples,
videotapes of classroom
interactions
• Written description, analysis and
reflection provides a window into
candidate’s actions and how they
think
Portfolio Entries
• Written work, videos and
student work samples
Most portfolios require something
similar to:
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4.
Student Growth Analysis
Small Group Video + Analysis
Whole Class Video + Analysis
Documented Accomplishments
Assessment Center
Six questions, 30 min.
each
Subject specific (content)
Tests age-appropriate,
content-appropriate
strategies
“Take One!”
• One video entry completed and
scored
• Score can be banked and applied
to candidacy
• No eligibility requirements
• Now available nationally
• Cost is $395
Why should I apply to become a
candidate?
• Professional
Development
• Professional
Pride
Why Apply? Incentives
• Financial reward: $3,000 ISBE annual stipend
(subject to state funding) for ten years
• Pensionable salary of $1750 over the life of the
contract.
• 120 hours of continuing education CPDUs
• Master Certificate granted (if certification is
achieved)
• Certificate transferable to most states
Why Apply? Leadership
• Leadership opportunities
– NBCT Leadership Network
– Mentor for National Boards
– Building/district
curriculum/instructional leader
– Statewide teaching advocacy
– Other
Professional Certification and National
Board Certification are not the same!
 Standard Certificate: based on initial
standards for new educators
 Master Certificate: based on more
advanced standards and promotes career
growth goals
 National Board Certification: focused
on the highest standards for accomplished
teaching by showing excellence in the
classroom and in professional life
National Board Certification:
Where do I start?
• Visit the National Board Website:
www.nbpts.org
• Click “For Candidates”
• You can download Standards,
Portfolio Instructions, and the
Scoring Guides
What do I need to do to become
certified?
• Check eligibility
– 3 Years of K-12 teaching experience
– Access to at least 6 students in the area in which
you are attempting certification
– License to teach in the state
• Pay fee: $2,500 (plus $65 application fee)
What support options do I have?
• CPS NBC Resource Center
• Universities/Districts: Support
groups facilitated by NBCTs
• Districts: Many districts offer fee
support and other resources to
candidates
• NBPTS: online/phone support
National Board Timeline
• Apply after Jan. 1
 $65 due when you apply, full payment due
Dec. 31
 “The Box” arrives after you pay at least
$500
• Candidacy year:
 Portfolio: Complete between April 1 and
March 31
 Assessment Center: Complete before June
23 of candidacy year
• Find out scores before end of December
Resources
•
National Board:
1-800-22TEACH
www.nbpts.org
•
Chicago Public Schools NBC Resource Center
Talcott Academy
E-mail: nbcinfo@cps.k12.il.us
Phone: 773-534-0741
•
Chicago Teachers' Union Quest Center
Lynn Cherkasky-Davis
Email: LynnCherkasky-Davis@ctulocal1.com
Phone: 312 329 6274 or (312) 329-6272
•
National Louis University
Suzanne Martinez
Email: suzanne.martinez@nl.edu