National Board Candidate Support Program
Thinking about becoming a National Board Certified Teacher? We are here to support you!
Becoming a National Board Certified teacher is a rigorous process, but you do not have to do it alone! By joining the National Board Candidate Support Program you will have access to trained facilitators who are also your SEA colleagues, as well as support from fellow teachers going through the same process.
Register to join the National Board Candidate Support Program Today!
Need Financial Support? Apply for a scholarship by Sept 30!*
*Teachers of Color are strongly encouraged to apply!
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Course Descriptions
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Courses Offered |
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*Foundations: Introduction to National Board |
Required by all OSPI-approved programs and for those receiving OSPI conditional loan**. A close examination and application of two NBPTS foundational documents: The Five Core Propositions, and The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching. |
One session only: Sept. 23 (9:00am –3:00pm) |
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Component One: Content Knowledge |
Discussion of certification area standards and analysis of prompt descriptors. Self-assessment of content area knowledge. Learn about Constructed Response Items and Selected Response Items as well as assessment ethics, procedures, appointments, and general overview of C1. |
Oct. 21 Jan. 6 Feb. 10 (12:30 – 3:00pm) |
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Component Two: Differentiation in Instruction |
The Five Core Propositions and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching will be woven throughout the analysis and study of certification area standards and Component Two instructions. Meetings include time for Q&A, conferencing, drafting, and peer review. |
Oct. 7 Nov. 4 Dec. 9 Jan. 20 March 16 (9:00 – 11:30am) |
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Component Three: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment |
The Five Core Propositions and the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching will be woven throughout the analysis and study of certification area standards and Components Three instructions. Meetings include time for Q&A, conferencing, drafting, peer review, plus video review and analysis. |
Oct. 21 Nov. 18 Jan. 6 Feb. 10 March 30 (9:00 – 11:30am) |
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Component Four: Effective and Reflective Practitioner
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This component requires teacher candidates to gather information from a variety of sources about a group of students; use assessments to effectively plan for and positively impact their students’ learning; and provide evidence of their collaboration with families, the community, and colleagues and of their contributions to learning communities to advance students’ learning and growth. Meetings will include time for Q &A, conferencing, drafting, peer review, and reflection. |
Oct. 7 Nov. 4 Dec. 9 Jan. 20 March 16 (12:30 – 3:00pm) |
Download course and cost infomation HERE.
More Details and Helpful Links
- National Boards: registration and important information - Information/registration for the National Board assessment process. You need to register and pay the NB assessment fees to become a National Board Candidate (this is a separate fee from the SEA NB Candidate Support program).
- OSPI: Certification questions - For teachers whose certificates are due to expire, this is a look at how the NBCT process fits with renewal. There is a link to communicate questions to OSPI.
- OSPI Financial Assistance - For teachers seeking financial assistance with the fees for National Board.
- WEA: Jump Start & Homestretch - This is where you register for Jump Start, WEA’s excellent preparation event for the NBCT process. Jump Start participants get the Foundations course required for the conditional loan process as well as great tips for managing resources and materials throughout the process.
- Guide to National Board Certification (with important dates and deadlines)
Questions?
If you have questions about the NBCT Cohort Support Program, contact Mary Lanza at mary.lanza@washingtonea.org.