As you prepare your classrooms for the start of school, let me remind you that this is the perfect time to start collecting release forms. According to the NB portfolio instructions "You must have the parents/guardians of all students you plan to include in the video recording complete Student Release Forms before you make any video recordings. You must have any adults who will appear in the video recording (for example, teacher’s aides, parents, student teachers, or colleagues) sign an Adult Release Form prior to recording."
You can find a copy of the required release form in the forms section of your certificate specific portfolio instructions. If you teach a self-contained class (meaning you have the same group of students all day) plan to send the release form home with every student. If you teach different classes, you may want to choose 1-3 classes to focus on and then only send the form home with those students. I strongly encourage you to write a letter and attach it to the form. Be sure to explain what the NB process is, how it will benefit the students, and reassure the parents that YOU are the focus in the videos. National Board will NOT evaluate or critique the students in any way. If you are holding an Open House soon, plan to discuss the process at that time as well.
Don't be afraid to offer incentives for bringing back the signed form - regardless of whether or not the parent gives you permission to include their child in your video.
You can find a copy of the required release form in the forms section of your certificate specific portfolio instructions. If you teach a self-contained class (meaning you have the same group of students all day) plan to send the release form home with every student. If you teach different classes, you may want to choose 1-3 classes to focus on and then only send the form home with those students. I strongly encourage you to write a letter and attach it to the form. Be sure to explain what the NB process is, how it will benefit the students, and reassure the parents that YOU are the focus in the videos. National Board will NOT evaluate or critique the students in any way. If you are holding an Open House soon, plan to discuss the process at that time as well.
Don't be afraid to offer incentives for bringing back the signed form - regardless of whether or not the parent gives you permission to include their child in your video.
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