The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Certification

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1 The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - Certification Kate Kieres (ELA Adolescence/Young Adulthood) Corina Balliet (ELA Early Adolescence) Laurie Borger (Generalist/Middle Childhood) Lisa Slawter (Generalist/Early Childhood) See for more information

2 What is NBPTS Certification? An advanced teaching credential It complements, but does not replace, a state s teacher license It is valid for 10 years and can be renewed National Board Certification is achieved upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize effective and accomplished teachers who meet high standards based on what teachers should know and be able to do. National Board Certification is available nationwide for most prek 12 teachers. Considered the gold standard in accomplished teaching and excellence (PDE)

3 Mission The mission of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers

4 The Five Propositions Teachers are Committed to Students and 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

5 Research on NBPTS Reliable, valid studies have demonstrated a measurable impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement Measurable impact on teacher retention and professional development (National Research Council) 92 percent of National Board candidates say the process has made them a better teacher

6 Numbers Highest Number of NBPTCs are in: 1. North Carolina (17,949) 2. Florida (13,524) 3. South Carolina (7,782) 4. Washington (5,229) 5. California (4,909) 6. Illinois (4,692) Comparison Numbers: United States 91,024 Pennsylvania 771 Palisades 4

7 The Process Six months from application to completion hours of work Four (4) portfolio entries that feature teaching practice 3 are classroom-based (video recordings and examples of student work are required) 1 relates to accomplishments outside the classroom and how they impact student learning Scored by at least 12 trained teachers in the content area Six (6) constructed response exercises that assess content knowledge 30 minutes each, administered in computer-based testing centers Scored by at least 12 trained teachers in the content area Cost is $2,500 scholarships, state/federal aid are available

8 Support In PA PDE Established 4 Regional Centers for Teaching Excellence to provide support to teachers as they prepare portfolios IU 22 is served by East Stroudsburg University Support Includes: Graduate courses, workshop sessions, individual consultation by NBCTs Equipment needed to prepare portfolios Transmittal of paperwork to PDE for payment of 50% of the fee Payment of two retakes for any educator who is not successful Opportunity to earn up to 180 Act 48 hours and advancement toward Level II certification in a comparable area

9 District Contract Incentives Data below is according to the NBPTS (2009) School District Fee Support Contract Incentives Central Bucks (50), New Hope - Solebury (11) & Springfield Twp. (11) None $2,000/year for life of cert Colonial (5) 95% of cost to $2,300 $2,500/year for life of cert Methacton (4) None $2,600/year for life of cert North Penn (7) & Pennsbury (5) Up to $2,000 $2,000/year for life of cert Parkland (4) 95% reimbursement 6 graduate credits and salary increase equal to 1 post-masters horiz.movement Philadelphia (78) $2,500 plus 1 day release $3,500/year for life of cert Pittsburgh (116) None $4,600/year for life of cert Quaker Valley (26) None Automatic movement to doctoral column of salary schedule for life of cert Other area districts with incentives include: Southern Lehigh, Souderton, Spring-Ford, West Chester, Wissahickon, Norristown, Perkiomen Valley, Easton

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