New Support Sessions

We have added some additional support sessions to our calendar (see below).

National Board Awareness and Support Sessions:

National Board Support:  E-portfolio Submission - National Board has provided information about the e-portfolio submission process. This webinar will review the process by highlighting the key steps and important information provided in the Guide to Electronic Submission. This webinar will also serve as a forum to ask questions about electronic submission. CERRA will follow-up with National Board following the webinar regarding any unanswered questions.

Date	Time	Registration Link
March 25, 2013	4:00 – 5:00
April 10, 2013	4:00 – 5:00
April 16, 2013	4:00 – 5:00

National Board Support:  Preparing for the Assessment Center - It is possible to prepare for the assessment center! This webinar will review the assessment center process and will provide hints and suggestions to help candidates prepare for this phase of the National Board process. 

Date	Time	Registration Link
April 15, 2013	4:00 – 5:00
April 29, 2013	4:00 – 5:00

Email from NB about Assessment Center

This email came directly from NBPTS.

The 2012-2013 National Board assessment center testing window is now open. We will mail your Authorization to Test letter (ATT) in approximately 7- 10 days; however, you don't need your ATT to schedule your appointment or gain admittance to the assessment center. Schedule your appointment now by following the steps below.
Step 1: Verify your personal information
Visit My Profile<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jOifjFFy18hGGRGoZY2tXJiUyY6xPffpXjGgpZFJ0lMR_1NXzZw-nbG4mne25QCxOxC_NYQ3iLUWPT2MRehTCPesvWj0uHraM6lgnq9URMfLyna6NapKqQ==> to verify:

* The first and last name on your account matches the first and last name on the government issued photo ID you plan to take with you to the assessment center
* Your certificate area and specialty area (if applicable) are correct

If any of this information is incorrect, contact Customer Support at 1-800-22TEACH for instructions on updating your record before scheduling an appointment.

Step 2: Schedule your appointment



Important update! The assessment center window will now be open through June 30, 2013. Before scheduling your appointment, review the Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jOifjFFy18hGGRGoZY2tXJiUyY6xPffpXjGgpZFJ0lMR_1NXzZw-nW7-nCKialpYveSNM9ltau5_IZEHv-QZtw77da3-GGfPrEQ92n2K-VfxRqtL7XYH-Bq8eaD7uJhpGZyz9jiGTj6VKzgUqSOP6Q==> in its entirety. When you're ready to schedule, you can either:

* Go to the Pearson VUE<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jOifjFFy18hGGRGoZY2tXJiUyY6xPffpXjGgpZFJ0lMR_1NXzZw-nW7-nCKialpYveSNM9ltau7i_2vUuBnRnzECiy1jIYmQnt7ZfIcRY3VjqHYQdLjHhQ==> website and click on "Schedule a Test" or,
* Call the Pearson VUE Call Center at 888-288-3028

Step 3: Prepare for your appointment


Visit our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jOifjFFy18hGGRGoZY2tXJiUyY6xPffpXjGgpZFJ0lMR_1NXzZw-nW7-nCKialpYveSNM9ltau5_IZEHv-QZtw77da3-GGfPrEQ92n2K-VfxRqtL7XYH-Bq8eaD7uJhpGZyz9jiGTj6VKzgUqSOP6Q==> to:

* View a Pearson VUE assessment center tutorial
* Review the Assessment at a Glance for descriptions of each assessment center exercise and to view retired prompts for your certificate area

World Language candidates: You must schedule your appointment by calling 888-288-3028.



Candidates requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act: You must submit your request using the Request for Testing Accommodations Form located on our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jOifjFFy18hGGRGoZY2tXJiUyY6xPffpXjGgpZFJ0lMR_1NXzZw-nW7-nCKialpYveSNM9ltau5_IZEHv-QZtw77da3-GGfPrEQ92n2K-VfxRqtL7XYH-Bq8eaD7uJhpGZyz9jiGTj6VKzgUqSOP6Q==>. All requests for accommodations must be submitted and approved before scheduling an appointment.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-22TEACH between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday, to speak with a member of our Customer Support team.

Warm Regards,

National Board Customer Support

National Board has gone digital!

I know that you received the information below in an email from National Board. 

We’re writing with exciting news! Beginning with the 2012-2013 candidate cycle, the National Board will be implementing an electronic portfolio submission process, known as ePortfolio. ePortfolio simplifies and enhances the way candidates can compile and submit material for scoring.

Benefits include:

1. Extended deadlines for portfolio submission.

1. The chart below highlights the new deadlines.
2. A more efficient and secure delivery system
3. Elimination of shipping costs
4. The option to use classroom lessons from later in the school year
5. Reduced potential for packaging and formatting mistakes
6. Greater flexibility with regard to the electronic video formats accepted (and no more need to burn DVDs!)
7. Specialized technical support available to assist with the upload process

Deadlines Program	Old Submission Deadline	New Submission Window*
First ‐time candidates	March 31, 2013	April 1 – May 31, 2013
Retake candidates	April 15, 2013
Take One! participants	April 15, 2013
Renewal candidates	April 30, 2013

E-Portfolio News

The information below came directly from NB.

Dear Candidate, 

Following our announcement on February 1, 2013, regarding the implementation of an electronic portfolio submission process, we're writing to let you know the Guide to Electronic Submission, the Electronic Submission at a Glance, and the instructional video tutorial is now available on our website. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these resources and the new submission process.        

As a reminder, all candidates with a 2013 portfolio due date will submit material using the new ePortfolio system. To accommodate the change, the portfolio submission deadlines have been adjusted as follows:  

Deadlines

Program	Old Submission Deadline	New Submission Window*
First-time candidates	March 31, 2013	April 1 - May 31, 2013
Retake candidates	April 15, 2013
Take One! participants	April 15, 2013
Renewal candidates	April 30, 2013

 

*The new submission window is the timeframe in which the ePortfolio system will be available to you. The last day of the window is the new date in which your portfolio must be submitted online.  

 

Coming soon! Monitor our website for tip documents to further assist you in the ePortfolio submission process. Examples are:

• Copying your video file from a DVD and converting it for submission
• Scanning and submitting hard-copy evidence  
• Submitting evidence in PDF format
• Troubleshooting tips  
• Tips for Mac users
• Recommended video formats and settings
• Video compression guide for Mac users
• Video compression guide for PC users 

For questions, please call our Customer Support team at 1-800-22TEACH between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday.

Warm regards,

 

National Board Customer Support