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Earn a Degree that Embeds and Supports National Board

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NBCT Professional Teaching and Leadership Development 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 process

Additional support offered through the National University Professional Teaching Development Center (online and onsite)

ONLINE COHORTSONLINE COHORTS

Across the country, we are forming JULY & August cohorts for the Master’s degree that include the National Board Certified Teacher Leadership Specialization.

After the background on NBCT, we’ll move to the degree options– when and how to join a cohort.

You’ll also learn about our NB SPLASH workshops and our Professional Development opportunities.

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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), 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 2013Multiple 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-PTDCAbout the NU-PTDC

Promote knowledge and use of National Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates

Access to scholarship and grants

Initiate 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 performances improve 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 NBCTs make 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 had 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 Propositions

NBCT certificate standards in (disciplinary fields)

Architecture of Accomplished Teaching

Portfolio Entries

◦ Evidence of Impact on Students

◦ Documentation

Assessment Center Exercises

YOUR performance is measured against YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS “tools” and processesNBPTS “tools” and processes

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Five Core PropositionsFive Core Propositions

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

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National Board CertificatesNational Board Certificates

Based on NATIONAL Standards

16 subject areas (content areas)

Developmental ranges/ages

25 Certificates

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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate AreasArtArt

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 AreasExceptional 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

MathematicsMathematics

Early Adolescence Early Adolescence

Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young Adulthood

MusicMusic

Early and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood

Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

Physical EducationPhysical Education

Early 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 Counseling

Early Childhood through Young AdulthoodEarly Childhood through Young Adulthood  

ScienceScience

Early Adolescence Early Adolescence

Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young Adulthood

Social Studies – HistorySocial Studies – History

Early Adolescence Early Adolescence

Adolescence and Young Adulthood Adolescence and Young Adulthood

World Languages Other than EnglishWorld Languages Other than English

Early 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 Adulthood  (Ages 3-Early Childhood through Young Adulthood  (Ages 3-18+) 18+)

Early Adolescence  (Ages 11-15) Early Adolescence  (Ages 11-15)

Adolescence and Young Adulthood  (Ages 14-18+) Adolescence and Young Adulthood  (Ages 14-18+)

Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (Ages Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)11-18+)

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The PortfolioThe Portfolio 4 “entries” (exercises)

Direct evidence of teaching performance is documented

Direct evidence of your work beyond the classroom is documented

Each entry is 12-15 pages, double spaced in length

Due March 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 matter

30 minutes to respond to each exercise

Administered at computer centers

Prepare for assessment center after the portfolio is completed

Complete by June 15 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 Slice” of NB ProcessProcess

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

•Submit your Take One! entry by April 15

•This Entry can serve for credit in the NBC 682 course

for the master’s degree

BUILD a BRIDGE! BUILD a BRIDGE!

• Career goals--add “DISTINCTION” to your profile--marketability

• Continuous performance improvement

• Evidence of impact on student achievement

• A bright future of educated and productive citizens

• Licensure, credential, graduate degree and certificate programs

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 $2500 (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

Ventura and Los Angeles CountyVentura and Los Angeles County

AMGEN scholarships are available, first come, first served for science teachers

Register on this site—access the AMGEN flier for information (link to AMGEN cohort)

You do NOT have to be a Master’s degree student to earn this scholarship!

Contact Rae Adams, NUPTDC Director for additional details: radams@nu.edu

Good News!Good News!

Support and parallel experiences are offered to you through National

University’s

Professional Teaching Development Center (NUPTDC)

Here’s How We MARRY NU-Here’s How We MARRY NU-NBNB

◦Face-to-face and online candidate support

◦Graduate credit opportunities

Support Options

• Online and face-to-face NB candidate orientation and support by NBCT coaches

• Webinars, podcasts, & other resources

• Virtual support environment

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

NB TAKE ONE! course equivalent, NBC682.

About the CoursesAbout the Courses

Ten courses, one month each

4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units)

Online delivery—24/7 access

Financial aid available (FAFSA)

First course = $550 (NB1201X)

Nine courses @ $1620 per course (current tuition)

With 15 students, a 15% reduction is applied on current tuition (Nevada =20% with 12 students)

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 Courses Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)(MAT)

EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using Technology

MAT 641 Cultural Democracy/Social Pluralism

MAT 642 Program Design and Curriculum Theory

MAT 643 Models of Teaching Applications and

Practice

MAT 644 Foundations and Principles of Curriculum

Master of Science in Instructional Leadership Master of Science in Instructional Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL)CORE Courses (MSIL)

EDA 614 Educational Leadership Today

EDA 618 School Law and Ethics

EDA 624 Supervision of Instruction

EDA 625 Technology and Data Analysis

EDA 626 Human Resources and Diversity

After earning the MS Degree, you may want to earn the Tier I CA administrative license

Three additional required courses =

EDA 619

EDA 620

EDA 628

Proposed Schedule-JulyProposed Schedule-July

July 2012 START July 2013 GRADUATE

July NBC 1201x Mar NBC 639

Aug EDT 612 Apr MAT 641

Sept NBC 681 May MAT 642

Oct NBC 682 June MAT 643

Jan NBC 683 July MAT 644

DONE!!! $$$

Proposed Schedule-JulyProposed Schedule-July

July 2012 START June 2013 GRADUATE

July NBC 1201x Mar NBC 639

Aug EDT 612 Apr MAT 641

Sept NBC 681 May MAT 642

Oct NBC 682 June MAT 643

Jan NBC 683 July MAT 644

DONE!!! $$$

About our NB CohortsAbout our NB Cohorts

Groups of 12 or more in one program

Online delivery with optional site meetings

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

About the Degree TimelinesAbout the Degree Timelines

Complete and submit the NU graduate application-$60 fee

An NU admissions advisor will enroll you Prepare your financial aid application and access

transcriptsAfter enrollment is completed and your courses are

scheduled, send your FAFSA forwardStart classes(with no payment) while your aid is being

processedPrepare to access your first course in JULY!

CLEAR Communication SummaryCLEAR Communication Summary

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

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.nuptdco.org

Go to the Graduate Programs tab

Select “Join a Cohort”

Follow the four steps for enrollment outlined on this page

July application deadline is is June 22!

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!