National Board Support Schedule

The inservice center supports NBCT candidates through their NBCT professional learning journey. This academic year all educators seeking national board certification in Region 10 are welcome to attend the monthly support sessions.  The same session will be offered each month at multiple locations.  Please feel free to attend any of the sessions each month as the information shared will be the same.  However, we will need you to pre-register using the Powerschool# listed on each section.  This will help us provide the needed materials and support providers at each session.  All sessions will be listed in PowerSchool for 2 hours of professional learning credit.   

September National Board Informational Session:

PS#255271

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Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description:

Based on research, the National Board developed five core components and professional teaching standards that describe the knowledge and practices that accomplished teachers use to positively impact student learning.  The National Board certification journey for an educator is dynamic, flexible, and personal.  This course offers detailed instructions on application procedures, an overview of the process, helpful resources, grant information, and tips for preparing for the National Board certification. In addition, candidate support providers will be assigned to small groups of educators per component to assist with the certification process.

In this session, National Board certified teachers will share an overview of the National Board process, the components, the core propositions, and the standards. There will be a time for sharing helpful resources, discussing the support offered to National Board certification candidates, and general questions and answers. The goal after the session will be for educators to read the standards for his or her certification area before the September session. There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.

The inservice center supports NBCT candidates through their NBCT professional learning journey. This academic year all educators seeking National Board certification in Region 10 are welcome to attend the monthly support sessions.  The same session will be offered each month at multiple locations.  Please feel free to attend any of the sessions each month as the information shared will be the same.  However, we will need you to pre-register using the Powerschool# listed on each section.  This will help us provide the needed materials and support providers at each session.  All sessions will be listed in PowerSchool for 2 hours of professional learning credit. 

September Cohort Session:

Choose a Destination: National Board Certification
PS# 270004

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification

Description: In this session, National Board Certified Teachers will share an overview of the National Board process, the components, the 5 Core Propositions, and the standards.  There will be a time for sharing helpful resources, discussing the support offered to National Board Certification candidates, and general questions and answers. The goal after the session will be for educators to read the standards for his or her certification area before the October session, as well as assigned parts of Bobbie Faulkner’s books provided by SARIC.  There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach. 

September Maintenance of Certification

USA RIC NBCT Maintenance of Certification
PS# 258268
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Target Audience: Pre-K-12th grade national board certified teachers.

Description: "Have you heard the news? There is a new process for National Board Certification renewal called Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Attend this session to learn about the steps to take for continuing your prestigious distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher. MOC must be started in your fourth or fifth year of certification. The first submission date is April - May 2021, so you have time to submit this year. Even if you attain initial certification this year, attend this session to learn about the ongoing collection of evidence for your Professional Growth Experience.

October Cohort Session:

Design Your Route: Component Overview, Certificate Options, Supporting Resources; Organizing for Component 4 
PS#283996 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: I In this session, all candidates will focus on understanding Component 4 during the first 30 minute activity.  Then,  returning National Board candidates will work in small groups to investigate the components using the book, Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0 by Bobbie Faulkner.   New National Board candidates will review the component guidelines in small groups.  NBCT resources such as ATLAS and social networks (Facebook, Twitter) will be shared.  There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach.  

November Cohort Session:

Plan Your Trip: Choosing Component(s), Planning for Component 2 
PS#283999

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: In this session, all candidates will focus on understanding Component 2 during the first 30 minute activity.  Then,  returning National Board candidates will work in small groups to investigate the components using the book, Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0 by Bobbie Faulkner.   New National Board candidates will focus on writing and editing including writing guidelines.  Collaboratively, educators will review the rubrics and how to be a reflective writer.  There will be a time for component questions and answers with an NBCT coach. 

January Cohort Session:

Making Decisions for Your Trip: Component 2 Overview and Discussion of Evidence for Differentiation, Confirming Your Component(s) Selection
PS#284001

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: (4:00 - 4:30) We will begin with a whole group presentation on the elements of component 2. Even if you are not working on component 2 this year, you may gain insight for when you submit it. (4:30 - 5:05) In the first breakout session, participants review components 2, 3, and 4 in small groups and confirm their choice for what will be submitted this year. Candidates will work in grade levels or content areas with an NBCT mentor facilitating the session and providing direction to completing the component. Checklists will be provided for components 2, 3, and 4 so candidates can make informed decisions about submitting. (5:55 - 5:50) In the second session, candidates will be working in component groups with support from an NBCT mentor. Candidates are asked to bring what they have completed for each component so guidance can be provided by the mentor.

February Cohort Session:

Capturing Memories: Creating the Video for Component 3, Writing for all Components, Checklists and Choices
PS#284003 

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: (4:00 - 4:30) Component 3 overview - choosing a video format, editing, compressing, and other technician support provided. Descriptive, analytical, and reflective are types of writing you will use for National Board components. It is important to distinguish between the three types of writing and know when to use each type. We will have an overview with some practical application of writing to benefit any component you are submitting. (4:30 - 5:15) Component support: candidates will work with an NBCT mentor in component groups. (5:15 - 5:50) Coaching/mentoring: candidates will work with an NBCT mentor to support component submission with a time for Q & A.

March Cohort Session:

Finalizing the Itinerary: First Drafts of Commentary, Utilizing a Mentor, and Q & A
PS#284004

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: (4:00 - 4:30) Components 2, 3, and 4 will be reviewed using checklists that will be provided to candidates as they are completing the writing process. Editing and revising of components should be underway for an on-time submission. (4:30 - 5:15) Component support: candidates will be divided into component groups according to the component(s) being submitted. (5:15 - 5:50) Coaching/mentoring: candidates will work with an NBCT mentor to support component submission with a time for Q & A.

April Cohort Session:

Packing for Your Trip: Final Opportunity for Q & A for Component Submission
PS#284007

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: (4:00 - 4:30) Component Q & A for all components before May submission (4:30 - 5:15)  Component support: candidates will be divided into component groups according to the component(s) being submitted. (5:15 - 5:50) Coaching/mentoring: candidates will work with an NBCT mentor to support component submission with a time for Q & A.

May Cohort Session:

Time to Fly: Preparing for Component 1
PS#284008

Target Audience: PreK-12 educators seeking National Board certification.

Description: A panel discussion, led by NBCTs from the SARIC region, will provide answers to questions for preparing for Component 1. A variety of certificates will be represented to provide specific insight into the nuances of each certificate’s written test. A Google form will be sent to registered participants for submitting specific questions before the session. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the session.