Message from NB about Submission

Please see the information from NBPTS below:

With the submission window fast approaching, we are writing to share important reminders regarding the electronic portfolio submission process. The ePortfolio system will be available from April 1 to May 16, 2014. We encourage you to read the information below carefully and refer to http://www.nbpts.org/eportfolio for up-to-date information. 

Voucher Codes

To register and begin using the ePortfolio system, a voucher code(s) is required. We will begin emailing voucher codes on April 1. Due to the high number of vouchers being sent, it may take up to 24 hours to complete this process. Log in to your My Profile account and verify the email address we have on file for you is correct. Also, voucher codes will be emailed from NBPTSReg@pearson.com. Please add this address to your list of accepted email senders to ensure successful receipt of your voucher code(s).

Submission Window
The submission window is the timeframe in which the ePortfolio system will be available to you. On April 1and after receiving your voucher code(s), you can access the ePortfolio system from our website atwww.nbpts.org. Portfolio entries can be submitted at any time during this window; however, it is important you begin the upload process early since uploading your materials may take multiple days to complete, depending on how many entries you are submitting. All entries must be submitted through the ePortfolio system no later than May 16, 2014.

Change to Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments

If you are a first-time candidate or a retake candidate submitting entry 4, it is important to note there has been a change to the submission guidelines for this entry. You are now required to submit the Documented Accomplishments as two separate files (Description and Analysis in one file, Documentation in another). Please refer to the sample Submission at a Glance Chart in the Electronic Submission at a Glance for details.

Resources 

There are a number of resources available on our website to help guide you through the upload and submission process. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these materials:

• 2013-14 Guide to Electronic Submission
• 2013-14 Electronic Submission at a Glance
• ePortfolio Registration Tutorial
• ePortfolio Upload Tutorial
• ePortfolio Submission Tutorial

Warm regards,

National Board

Public Comment Period

Help shape the future of CTE: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has announced the public comment period for the revised Career and Technical Education (CTE) Standards, 2^nd edition. Drafted by a committee of CTE educators and other experts in the profession, the standards will be available for review from March 16 to April 13. Once approved, they will serve as the foundation for National Board Certification in CTE. The link to the survey and more information are available on the National Board’s website at http://www.nbpts.org/public-comment.

Are you searching for new ways to integrate technology in your classroom?

According to blogger Terry Heick, technology provides a medium for students to express themselves and truly have a voice in the classroom.  Check out Terry's Edutopia blog at: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/technologies-help-students-find-voice-terry-heick to learn about blogging, voice threads, Storify, and YouTube. 

Trouble registering or paying fees?

February 28th was the deadline to register for National Board certification and pay all associated fees.  We heard that some candidates had some trouble on Friday so we reached out to NBPTS for advice.  Please see the message from NBPTS below.  The number for customer service is 1-800-22-TEACH.  Good luck!

We will re-open the applications on Monday, March 10, 2014 for all candidates who missed the 2013-14 deadline. Candidates will access the application under "Make a Purchase" and must be prepared to pay all applicable fees in full.

Candidates who encounter issues with accessing a previously saved application, should delete the incomplete application from their home page and start the application process anew.

Please feel free to direct candidate to our Customer Support team for further assistance.