tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87424405515235655062024-02-07T03:59:35.704-08:00National BoardThis blog will focus on information and support for National Board candidates in South Carolina.Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-65128570360042224052014-03-27T07:29:00.004-07:002014-03-27T07:29:40.502-07:00Message from NB about Submission<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Please see the information from NBPTS below: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_82380455" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 1 to May 16, 2014</span></span>. We encourage you to read the information below carefully and refer to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ToIaZAedD1UQlC-5W9li2NXYhMdDAhuZKeYS9HbPxwDmTo2FPN_yH3rLwAgi8uZhUEFBJVuXzOhlbILT8zq2dDB6BJ_dF7WecB49_uEhRk5FarlYByTDoT18Hzlp_BKx" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">http://www.nbpts.org/<wbr></wbr>eportfolio</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for up-to-date information.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Voucher Codes</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">To register and begin using the ePortfolio system, a voucher code(s) is required.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We will begin emailing voucher codes on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_82380456" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 1</span></span></span></strong>. Due to the high number of vouchers being sent, it may take up to 24 hours to complete this process. Log in to your<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ToIaZAedD1Ue_RfRwI6axtOdpGK7JkZMDudVf2Tz1HE54h-e-eduKiong1sFoQ37ksasXir4OuieIxvPmUDvoNabxnWPyIpGK_LjgYufmhHIaXExnTo65eRvjnxjFN5XqiGTiuCl4yw=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">My Profile</span></i></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>account and verify the email address we have on file for you is correct. Also, voucher codes will be emailed from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:NBPTSReg@pearson.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">NBPTSReg@pearson.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. Please add this address to your list of accepted email senders to ensure successful receipt of your voucher code(s).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Submission Window</span></strong><br />The submission window is the timeframe in which the ePortfolio system will be available to you. On<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_82380457" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 1</span></span>and after receiving your voucher code(s), you can access the ePortfolio system from our website at</span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ToIaZAedD1Uf9zHgVDLx44s8s5yF1UHRALjhVPzUVFCLOdsDGEZusF95adLXJaozR6t689OWwzF4Li4831Xb5Wk6Giqh3bMe3AMNHv1LnEBhzfMJHyzuYQ==" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">www.nbpts.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. 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<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_82380458" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 16, 2014</span></span>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Change to Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ToIaZAedD1XoAJQpwogjsktrkenu8bs_PHQ6Llk8yFhuiff9zit_a1gSAet-ThJtB9CARmU_cvDv6Ib_qpViEgO2vCifBu2YJh9ZzurswMhfxjBE9FvxezDTKkPfBPyg-WGP2rSz4tRg_DfWynvsniuPIHjQ_erDYp_Xj3kwUvIdnUvJ_va0e_KSbsMd9picZdoUJgueeC4=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Electronic Submission at a Glance</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for details.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Resources </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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:</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">2013-14 Guide to Electronic Submission</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">2013-14 Electronic Submission at a Glance</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">ePortfolio Registration Tutorial</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">ePortfolio Upload Tutorial</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">ePortfolio Submission Tutorial</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Warm regards,</span></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-7652730978918210772014-03-19T12:24:00.002-07:002014-03-19T12:24:31.022-07:00Public Comment Period<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Help shape the future of CTE:</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has announced the public comment period for the revised </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Career and Technical Education (CTE) Standards, </i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">2</span><sup style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">nd</sup><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> edition. Drafted by a committee of CTE educators and other experts in the profession, the standards will be available for review from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1023960176" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; position: relative; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; top: -2px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 16 to April 13</span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">. 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 </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1f497d; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nbpts.org/public-comment" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.nbpts.org/<wbr></wbr>public-comment</span></a>.</span></div>
Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-56545519533664282262014-03-12T11:05:00.003-07:002014-03-12T11:05:33.223-07:00Are you searching for new ways to integrate technology in your classroom?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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. </div>
Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-56254270911702295052014-03-05T17:56:00.002-08:002014-03-05T17:56:27.838-08:00Trouble registering or paying fees?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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!<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-71775473644088060902014-02-17T08:25:00.004-08:002014-02-17T08:25:58.176-08:00New Webinars Added - please share<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">CERRA Online Awareness, Support & Renewal Sessions</span></div>
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CERRA is proud to host a series of <strong>FREE online</strong> National Board awareness and support sessions. The sessions will be facilitated by Jenna Hallman, NBCT and CERRA Program Director for National Board or Virginia Bartels, NBCT and CERRA Program Facilitator for National Board. The session descriptions and meeting dates are listed below. <u><em>All sessions will be held online</em></u>. Please click on the link listed for the session you wish to attend. You will be redirected to the GoToWebinar registration page. You will receive the login instructions for your webinar once you complete the registration. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. There is no need to register for multiple sessions on the same topic. The information presented in each session will be the same. </div>
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<strong>National Board Support: E-portfolio Submission</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- 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.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Tuesday, March 25, 2014</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:00 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/683800969" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2014/2/REGISTER.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 58px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.6em;">National Board Support: Preparing for the Assessment Center</strong><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- 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. </span></div>
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<strong>National Board Renewal Workshop</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- This session is designed for NBCTs completing their 7th or 8th year of certification. During our time together, we will discuss the renewal process including timelines for registration and entry submission and the current legislation governing renewal.</div>
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<strong>National Board Support: Student Assessment</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- National Board values student assessment because it informs what is taught next and the instructional methods used. In this webinar we will discuss formative and summative assessment, multiple intelligence theory, and how this all relates to your work as a National Board candidate.</div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.6em;">Videotaping for National Board</strong><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Entries two and three require all NB candidates to submit a video of their instruction. This session will focus on the specific requirements for National Board videos, review hints and suggestions, highlight strategies for planning for the lesson, and discuss the analysis of the video. Please have your general and certificate specific portfolio instructions available. </span><br /> </div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.6em;">Documented Accomplishments</strong><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- Entry 4 for all NB certificates asks candidates to document their accomplishments beyond the explicit instruction that occurs in their classroom. Candidates should discuss their role as a learner, collaborator/partner, and leader with families, other professionals, and the community. During the webinar, we will discuss the requirements for this entry and the share hints and suggestions for selecting appropriate accomplishments.</span></div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.6em;">National Board Support for Advanced Candidates: Entry Retakes</strong><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- The National Board Certification process provides teachers with up to three years to certify. Teachers must have a total cumulative score of 275 points or more and must complete all ten entries in order to certify. If a teacher receives a total cumulative score of less than 275 points, they have an opportunity to retake any entry that fell below 2.75. In this webinar we will discuss the retake process and help advanced candidates plan for their next portfolio submission.</span></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-59482370614865984762014-02-17T08:18:00.001-08:002014-02-17T08:18:42.918-08:00Attention NBCTs! Are you ready to renew your certificate?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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NBPTS is engaged in a renewal campaign! They are calling this campaign, “#RenewalMatters (that is a Twitter hashtag where NBCTs have been sharing their experiences with the renewal process). As you may know, certification is valid for 10 years, and just as Board certification in other professions, it must be renewed prior to the expiration in order to remain valid and for teachers to maintain their status as an NBCT. </div>
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You can find a number of resources created by NBPTS on their website here:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.nbpts.org/renewalmatters" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.nbpts.org/<wbr></wbr>renewalmatters</a></div>
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<span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Blogs from renewed NBCTs</div>
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<span>-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Interviews with twice-renewed NBCTs reflecting on their experience</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-40773868198511685632014-02-06T10:10:00.002-08:002014-02-06T10:10:14.442-08:00Opportunity to Field Test for NBPTS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As you’ve likely heard, we’re seeking PreK-12 teachers, both National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and those who are not Board-certified, to voluntarily participate in the field tests of the revised National Board Certification process. Field testing will occur over the next couple of years, starting first in 2014 with a focus on the Content Knowledge component. Our <a href="http://www.nbpts.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">website</a> has recently been updated to reflect new information, including a link to the <a href="http://public.nbpts.org/pilot/begin.cfm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">field test application.</a></div>
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We hope you’re interested in supporting this initiative, either by recruiting participants or participating yourself. A large number of teachers are required to complete the field testing process. As we receive and review applications from interested participants, we’ll screen for diversity across many dynamics and give priority to those who also express an interest in field testing the other two components: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (2015) and Effective and Reflective Practitioner (2016).</div>
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In closing, we really hope you will consider recruiting for the field test or participating yourself. In doing so, you’ll be advancing the profession as we work to grow the number of National Board Certified Teachers across the country. If you have questions, please feel free to send them via email to <a href="mailto:fieldtest@nbpts.org" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">fieldtest@nbpts.org</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-42549171050393605142014-01-08T10:49:00.001-08:002014-01-08T10:49:18.732-08:00Questioning Strategies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As you know, your NB portfolio contains two video-based entries. These entries provide an opportunity for you to showcase your questioning strategies including how you handle incorrect answers. Brooke McCaffrey published a blog in Education Week entitled "Sticking with Students: Responding Effectively to Incorrect Answers". This blog was also included in the daily SmartBrief from Accomplished Teacher. The link to the article is <a href="http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/01/06/fp_mccaffrey_sticking.html?tkn=TYCCbeQJAyE%2BkTlax3TqoG20dZjzm8IxLBze&cmp=clp-sb-ascd">http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/01/06/fp_mccaffrey_sticking.html?tkn=TYCCbeQJAyE%2BkTlax3TqoG20dZjzm8IxLBze&cmp=clp-sb-ascd</a>. <span style="background-color: white;">This blog may be worth a read as you prepare to tape your classroom lessons or analyse your recordings. Good luck!</span></div>
Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-5318214916530938622014-01-08T10:41:00.002-08:002014-01-08T10:41:14.585-08:00New Webinars - Please share<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong>National Board Support: Student Assessment</strong> - National Board values student assessment because it informs what is taught next and the instructional methods used. In this webinar we will discuss formative and summativeassessment, multiple intelligence theory, and how this all relates to your work as a National Board candidate.</div>
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<strong>Videotaping for National Board</strong> - Entries two and three require all NB candidates to submit a video of their instruction. This session will focus on the specific requirements for National Board videos, review hints and suggestions, highlight strategies for planning for the lesson, and discuss the analysis of the video. Please have your general and certificate specific portfolio instructions available. </div>
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<tr><td style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Thursday, January 30th, 2013</td><td style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">4:00-5:15 PM</td><td style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/924852320" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhrwZ2-VKe_SQHRPnF9U1QA4DdTRncTKEO1T-1KrD7ue4tLkgJwjXxtSafpogoEV1S3cFVKlAa9k4jGwK_oKbiGuB1mLJ-04DK_nH8wQgT1LqPX5fn6LJfTcE-5mi57Tw9dsdzLncy1Rta01DrcjglsR8I-AEiGjx12dQ=s0-d-e1-ft" style="min-height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Documented Accomplishments</strong> - Entry 4 for all NB certificates asks candidates to document their accomplishments beyond the explicit instruction that occurs in their classroom. Candidates should discuss their role as a learner, collaborator/partner, and leader with families, other professionals, and the community. During thewebinar, we will discuss the requirements for this entry and the share hints and suggestions for selecting appropriate accomplishments.</div>
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<strong>National Board Support for Advanced Candidates: Entry Retakes</strong> - The National Board Certification process provides teachers with up to three years to certify. Teachers must have a total cumulative score of 275 points or more and must complete all ten entries in order to certify. If a teacher receives a total cumulative score of less than 275 points, they have an opportunity to retake any entry that fell below 2.75. In this webinar we will discuss the retake process and help advanced candidates plan for their next portfolio submission.</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-27873624309407564042013-12-20T09:00:00.003-08:002013-12-20T09:00:36.457-08:00Free National Board Renewal Support<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 17px;">As you approach the end of your certification period, we invite you to renew and retain your status as a National Board Certified Teacher as a public statement about your commitment to the profession and to your students. By doing so, you will be part of a growing group of educators who have both seniority in the profession and a proven track record of accomplished teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px;">The National Board and the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) will be offering the official Renewal Workshop on January 11, 2014. This session will cover the specifics of the Renewal process and will provide opportunities for you to begin planning your work. We are offering two sessions, one in the morning from 10:00 – 12:30 and one in the afternoon from 1:30 – 4:00. These sessions will be held at the The SCEA in Columbia. Space is limited; sign up to reserve your seat today. Please complete the registration form available at </span>https://cerra.wufoo.com/<wbr></wbr>forms/national-board-renewal-<wbr></wbr>workshop/ bu January 8th.</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-61001907354967927812013-12-19T05:42:00.002-08:002013-12-19T05:42:50.377-08:00My Profile and Extended Deadlines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I’m writing to let you know we’ll be undertaking system maintenance in <i>My Profile</i> beginning today, December 18. Due to this maintenance, candidate applications and online payments will not be accepted for approximately three weeks. To compensate for this, we’ve adjusted our 2013-2014 deadlines as follows:<u></u><u></u></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-22215516975933530692013-12-13T11:17:00.002-08:002013-12-13T11:17:33.216-08:00Great Opportunity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Please read the information below about the SC Teaching Fellows interviews. This is an exciting opportunity to give back to the profession, be inspired and rejuvenated, and possibly gather another experience to include in your NB work. Please email Jenna Hallman at hallmanj@cerra.org with questions. <br />
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As you may know, in 1999, the SC General Assembly funded The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching<br />profession. Administered by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention,<br />and Advancement (CERRA), the program provides Fellowships for up to 175<br />students each year. These students participate in enrichment programs at<br />one of the Teaching Fellows Institutions, attend professional development<br />opportunities, are involved with communities and businesses throughout the<br />state and receive up to $6,000 yearly in scholarships for a maximum of<br />four years while they complete a degree leading to teacher<br />certification. Students must attend a Teaching Fellows Institution (TFI) and<br />agree to teach in South Carolina one year for each year they receive the Teaching<br />Fellowship.</div>
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<br />The ten (10) Teaching Fellows institutions currently accepting new freshmen are Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion University, Lander University, NewberryCollege, USC Columbia, USC<br />Upstate and Winthrop University.</div>
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<br /><strong>The purpose of this email is to gauge your interest in serving as a member<br />of a Regional Interview Team to help select the 2014-2015 South Carolina<br />Teaching Fellows. The Regional Interviews will be held on February 8, 2014<br />with an inclement weather make-up scheduled for February 15, 2014. The five<br />regional locations are Byrnes Freshman Academy in Duncan, Newberry High School in Newberry, Blythewood High School in Blythewood, Sneed Middle<br />School in Florence, and West Ashley High School in Charleston. <span style="background-color: #ffffcc;">Interviewers</span><br />are expected to attend a brief training session on the morning of interview<br />day. </strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><strong>If you are interested in volunteering to serve as an <span style="background-color: #ffffcc;">interviewer</span> please complete<br />the registration form available at </strong><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>https://cerra.wufoo.com/<wbr></wbr>forms/teaching-fellows-<wbr></wbr>interviewer-registration-<wbr></wbr>201314/</b></span><br /><strong>by January 3, 2014. Please feel free to forward this email to other outstanding educators. </strong></div>
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<strong><br /></strong>We will be mailing official information packets in early January to those<br />individuals who indicate their willingness to serve. At that<br />point, I will know exactly how many students have been invited to interview<br />in each region and can plan for the appropriate number of interview teams.<br />Teams will be responsible for <span style="background-color: #ffffcc;">interviewing</span> no more than 9 students. Thank<br />you for your service to South Carolina’s children and the Center for<br />Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement.</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-73715036696209773242013-12-13T05:56:00.000-08:002013-12-13T05:56:22.195-08:00CERRA Program Facilitator Position<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Please find, below, an announcement regarding employment vacancies we are trying to fill at CERRA. We appreciate your consideration and ask that you share this announcement with those whom you feel would be excellent candidates for the positions. Thanks!</div>
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The Center for Educator
Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) is seeking exemplary educators
for a 10-month, part-time position on the CERRA staff as a Program Facilitator
for regions one and five of the state. These regions include the following
school districts: <b>Region One</b> (Anderson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Cherokee, Greenville;
Oconee; Pickens; Spartanburg 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; and Union) and <b>Region Five</b>
(Beaufort, Berkeley; Charleston; Colleton; Dorchester 2, 4; Hampton 1, 2; and
Jasper). The educators selected for these positions will carry out
various teacher recruitment, retention, and advancement activities sponsored by
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This announcement is an open
invitation to members of the CERRA network to consider applying for these
positions. Please keep in mind that residence in the regions outlined by the
districts listed above will be a strong consideration when screening applications,
and preference will be given to applicants who have been heavily involved in
the CERRA network. Selection will be based on judgments about the educator’s
commitment, initiative, enthusiasm, interpersonal, organizational, and public
relations skills. Each position is a part-time position with up to twenty (20)
hours of work per week during the academic school year (August through May).
The position will require day travel within the region and moderate travel
outside the region, including approximately one day each month at the CERRA
offices in Rock Hill. All travel costs will be reimbursed by CERRA under the
guidelines established by the State of South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Attached is
a copy of the job description for the Program Facilitator position. In addition
to direct involvement with the ProTeam and Teacher Cadet sites, Program
Facilitators make site visits to district level administrators who lead and
support pre-collegiate efforts for districts and College Partners. Increasing
emphasis is placed on recruitment and retention for districts with specific
needs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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No application form is required.
Interested educators should submit a <b>letter of interest and a rèsumè no
later than</b> <b>Monday, January 6, 2014</b>.
Those selected for the next phase of the application process will be contacted
for interviews, which will take place at CERRA offices in Rock Hill. Interviews
will be scheduled for January 21, 2014 in Rock Hill.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you have questions or need
further information, we encourage you to talk to one of the current Program
Facilitators to learn more. You may reach us (turnerj@winthrop.edu,
winesnyderm@cerra.org), and the Program Facilitators, Arthur Pinckney (pinckneya@cerra.org),
Tracie Sweet (sweett@cerra.org) or Todd Scholl (schollt@cerra.org) via email.
Phone numbers for each of us are listed on our Web site (<a href="http://www.scctr.org/">www.cerra.org</a>).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for the many
contributions you make to the teaching profession and CERRA’s programs. We look
forward to hearing from you by <b>Monday,
January 6, 2014</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Please submit letters of interest and rèsumès via electronic submission or hard
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January 6, 2014:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Marcella
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CERRA – South
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Stewart House at
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Rock Hill, SC 29733<o:p></o:p></div>
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regional and state sites to discuss CERRA programs and services, teaching
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support to network sites and organizations by visiting assigned sites at least
once during the year, working with educators by phone, completing
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with researchers involved in evaluating the programs to facilitate the research
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-35521752511789334112013-12-05T12:22:00.003-08:002013-12-05T12:22:57.721-08:00Attention NBCTs who are eligible for renewal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We just received word that NBPTS has extended the application and payment deadline until February 28, 2014. I strongly encourage all eligible NBCTs to apply. If you originally certified on November 19, 2004, this is your last chance. If you originally certified on November 18, 2005, you can apply this year or next year. Of course if you wait until your ninth year to apply, you will see a lapse in your supplement from July 1 until scores are received and processed by the State Department of Education. <br />
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CERRA is holding a free renewal webinar on December 11th. I hope you will consider joining us!<br />
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<strong>National Board Renewal Workshop</strong> - This session is designed for NBCTs completing their 7th or 8th year of certification. During our time together, we will discuss the renewal process including timelines for registration and entry submission and the current legislation governing renewal.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Wednesday, December 11th, 2013</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:15 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340494000" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="border: 0px; height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a><br /></td></tr>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-91753148460020419262013-11-27T06:51:00.003-08:002013-11-27T06:51:24.167-08:00December Webinars - Please Share<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
CERRA is pleased to announce the next round of webinars. Please share this information.<br />
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<strong>National Board Renewal Workshop</strong> - This session is designed for NBCTs completing their 7th or 8th year of certification. During our time together, we will discuss the renewal process including timelines for registration and entry submission and the current legislation governing renewal.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Wednesday, December 11th, 2013</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:15 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340494000" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="border: 0px; height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>National Board Awareness</strong> - Are you interested in learning more about the National Board process? If so, this session is for you. During our time together we will discuss the requirements of the process, the current legislation governing National Board supplements, the financial assistance available, and answer any questions you may have. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Friday, December 13th, 2013</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:30 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/515149801" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="border: 0px; height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Monday, December 16th, 2013</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:30 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/575310937" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="border: 0px; height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Writing for National Board</strong> - As a National Board candidate you will be expected to provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence demonstrating that you are an accomplished teacher. This workshop will help you learn to unpack the National Board prompts and differentiate between the types of writing required for the various parts of your entries. We will review descriptive, analytical, and reflective writing and relate these to the instructional context, planning for instruction, analyzing instruction, and reflecting components of your entries.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Tuesday, December 17th, 2013</td><td style="text-align: center;">4:00-5:30 PM</td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/620062768" style="color: #2faf64; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" src="http://cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="border: 0px; height: 73px; width: 200px;" /></a></td></tr>
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<strong>Videotaping for National Board</strong> - Entries two and three require all NB candidates to submit a video of their instruction. This session will focus on the specific requirements for National Board videos, review hints and suggestions, highlight strategies for planning for the lesson, and discuss the analysis of the video. Please have your general and certificate specific portfolio instructions available. </div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-79043262254127524282013-11-25T15:34:00.002-08:002013-11-25T15:34:28.992-08:00Opportunity for NBCTs - message from NBPTS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dear fellow National Board Certified Teacher:<br />
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By now you have likely heard the exciting news that for the first time since 2001, the National Board is revising our certification process. These revisions are necessary in order to:<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><strong>Incorporate the latest research.</strong> Just as we ask teachers to be reflective in their practice, we are reflecting to ensure Board certification mirrors the evolving nature of our profession and current research on best practices in teaching.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><strong>Remove barriers. </strong>Working in concert with NBCTs and other experts in the profession, we will remove unnecessary barriers in the process that have nothing to do with whether a teacher is accomplished.<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></li>
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We are still finalizing the design, but expect the revised process for National Board Certification will be comprised of four components:<br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Assessment Center</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Student Work Portfolio</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Video Portfolio</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Impact and Accomplishments Portfolio<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></li>
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Additional details regarding the revision, including a video, PowerPoint and other resources, are available on our <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001EWBLbMhsThcq4DLCQLblQaUPSl71aC8AH8J1p6IacLMMj_WkFfG0Rp68ZuA1hl4FZZ_6a8cLYnHyV_5m6cNRlzyVIR29GvsRDBTeAsjn5oU7Qkk3SnzKxSsZey0_qdveFcy7GY9kzz0x-aUTyfbhO6jR5NbRnOksh2GMvpRK0vCmS-l-94qojg==" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Certification Revision</a> page. <br />
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This is important work and we need the expertise of NBCTs every step of the way. If you are interested in participating in the test development process as an item writer or reviewer, we want to hear from you. Please use this <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001EWBLbMhsThdgLHoXrsLOhxFRTFcB1IHra2YepDSJhBH0A759EN6netC3v6_WwElM6jvT4CcF2xPQaqH3FyorwRcDXktFlDiAPhm6uGwqD9cln_iIJcmK0pM7QVngo3FYF-4c80OhQigg7pCh5v3A__qKP4Vspzie" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">link</a> to provide us with information so that you can be considered for this opportunity and receive more specific information about this part-time work including the timeframe and compensation. We will select the team from those who express interest. <strong>Please complete the survey no later than <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_820997014" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 1, 2013</span></span>.</strong><br />
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If item writing does not interest you, we will be offering other opportunities to support this effort by volunteering to field test the revised components. Information will be available soon on our website (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001EWBLbMhsThcX03VP0Fg6yJmvuldwkhB0whJ9DJyDDrBbrYdId8atkTkFIat3hxPOrayxEy15qncGhHi3DhqMXfSF-1ZlJxj4mLF-dBbq71s5VjDUMJQNdw==" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">www.nbpts.org</a>).<br />
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On behalf of everyone at the National Board, thank you for your support and for your commitment to our profession and the students you serve.<br />
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Best,<br />
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Andy Coons, NBCT<br />
Chief Operating Officer</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-87110920668134634412013-11-17T18:02:00.001-08:002013-11-17T18:02:39.148-08:00Time Management<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Take time to study and process the portfolio
instructions for your certification area.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Don’t try to start making decisions and selections until you are
thoroughly familiar with the directions.</span>This time invested up front will prevent
your having to re-do sections of the portfolio.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Mark NB deadlines on your calendar:</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">December 31 for application; January 31 for
eligibility prerequisite forms; May 16 for portfolio submission; June
15—assessment center.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Customize a
timeline to fit your schedule.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Try to
meet deadlines at least two weeks beforehand.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Then if you have something that interferes with your schedule (ex.
illness, technological difficulties, etc.), you have some time to spare.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Use your calendar to designate chunks of time
for NB work throughout the upcoming months: certain weekday mornings or
afternoons to consult with NBCTs or fellow NB candidates; CERRA webinars and/or
workshops; school holidays; weekend time.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Decide which is better for you:</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">working on one entry almost through
completion before beginning the next, or working on all four portfolio entries
simultaneously.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Neither method is proven
to be better than the other; the choice is up to you.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Set mini goals.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The analogy I like to use is this:</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">A giant tree is not chopped down with one swing of the ax; the big task
is completed with many swings of the ax.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">NB is a giant goal; “chop away” at this monumental task by completing
one little detail after the other.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Make to-do lists to serve as reminders and
goals.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Checking items off as they are
completed helps you keep on task and gives you a sense of accomplishment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Create folders (electronic and hard copies) and
keep duplicate files on data storage devices.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Organize your work into easily accessible files.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Save your work often.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Reduce other time-absorbing duties.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Explain to your colleagues and administrators
that during this intense process, you might need to say “no” to additional
tasks until your NB work is submitted.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Delegate household chores to other family members.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Be less of a perfectionist about some tasks,
such as cooking and cleaning.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Ask for help.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Sometimes hours can be spent as you try to solve a problem, find a
resource, learn new technology, interpret NB instructions.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Ask others for their insight and assistance.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Try to take good care of yourself by eating
healthily, getting adequate sleep, and reducing your stress.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">If you feel good, you will be more
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-60884731756757534502013-11-08T09:55:00.002-08:002013-11-08T09:55:33.904-08:00National Board Deadlines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I just checked the NBPTS website and found an updated deadline chart. Please notice that the date for e-portfolio submission is April 1 -<b> May 16, 2014. </b> This is different from last year and different from what was included on the chart earlier this year. You can find the chart at http://www.nbpts.org/sites/default/files/documents/Candidate-Center/Deadline_Chart_2013_NEW_JAN31.pdf. <br />
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-64469237822525283962013-11-07T13:32:00.001-08:002013-11-07T13:32:10.772-08:00How can I help my students develop the skills they need to participate in a discussion?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know that many of the NB certificates require the students to engage in a discussion. This was a challenge in my classroom because the students did not know how to carry on a conversation. I had to back up and teach the aspects of a discussion before I could include discussions in my lessons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently Dr. Allen Mendler posted a blog on Edutopia entitled "Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation"<span style="line-height: 25px;">. </span><span style="line-height: 25px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 25px;">I thought I would share the link in case some of you are struggling with discussions in your classroom. </span></span><br />
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-70389265556436090172013-11-06T03:58:00.002-08:002013-11-06T03:58:27.300-08:00Opportunity to Help Pre-Service Teachers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We received the information below from Barb Trainor, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Exploration Summer Programs. I thought I would share in case anyone is interested in some extra work. This activity could be included in Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments since this is a leadership role within the learning community (other professionals).<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pre-Season Curriculum Advisors (PCAs) during the winter and spring for our summer</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">enrichment courses. Over the course of a six-week development cycle, PCAs communicate</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Each summer, Exploration offers more than 150 unique courses and more than 90 unique</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sample of the kinds of courses we offer.) These enrichment courses are hands-on, not-forcredit,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Exploration Summer Programs is an international leader in summer academic enrichment.</span></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-66534730006123202212013-10-15T08:50:00.002-07:002013-10-15T08:50:32.517-07:00Registration is now open for the NBPTS Teaching and Learning Conference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
National Board is holding its first ever Teaching and Learning Conference in Washington D.C. on March 14-15th. The press release below provides an overview of the conference. You can get more information and register at <a href="http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/conference/about-us/">http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/conference/about-us/</a>. National Board is offering some pre-conference opportunities on Thursday, March 13th. These sessions will be held at the local museums (Holocaust museum, Library of Congress, and the National Geographic Society). Educators and other stakeholders may choose to attend one or two days of the conference. Early bird discounts expire on November 15th. NBCTS may register for the reduced rate through March 15th as long as they have their candidate ID number available. <br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #125687; line-height: inherit;">National Board Announces Inaugural Teaching & Learning Conference to Secure the Future of Pre K-12 <nobr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/media/press-releases/october-10-press-release/#" id="FALINK_1_0_0" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; display: inline !important; font-weight: normal !important; line-height: inherit; padding-bottom: 1px !important;">Education</a></nobr></strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><nobr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/media/press-releases/october-10-press-release/#" id="FALINK_3_0_2" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; display: inline !important; line-height: inherit; padding-bottom: 1px !important;">Registration</a></nobr> now open for groundbreaking conference that will bring all major players in PreK-12 education together in Washington, D.C., on March 14-15, 2014.</em></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #125687; line-height: inherit;">WASHINGTON</strong> – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards invites all educators, advocates and policymakers to <nobr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/media/press-releases/october-10-press-release/#" id="FALINK_2_0_1" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(243, 91, 0) !important; display: inline !important; line-height: inherit; padding-bottom: 1px !important;">register</a></nobr> for its inaugural Teaching & Learning Conference to be held on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.</div>
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Teaching & Learning 2014 (T&L 2014) is a new, flagship event of the National Board in support of its mission to advance student learning, professionalize teaching and elevate the priorities of educators nationwide. Through groundbreaking keynote speakers, inspiring panels and practical workshops, T&L 2014 will provide attendees with unique opportunities to share their stories, gain new tools, learn from the nation’s top innovators and get inspired to achieve greatness in their classrooms and communities.</div>
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“T&L 2014 will be bold in its statements and broad in its experience,” said Ron Thorpe, president of the National Board. “With the guidance and support of our partners, community allies, educators and sponsors, the nation’s capital will be our classroom and laboratory. No matter what kind of a school they teach in, educators should expect the unexpected as they gain unique opportunities to advance their profession and shape education for years to come.”</div>
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From Common Core State Standards to technology to advancing issues of equity in the classroom, T&L 2014 will tackle some of the toughest challenges facing educators today and showcase solutions that work. One-of-a-kind keynote, plenary and workshop speakers will come from various disciplines to reimagine the most effective and innovative approaches to education in the 21st century.</div>
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“We’re very pleased to sign on as a leading sponsor for T&L 2014 to ensure this unparalleled tradition lives on and rises to new heights,” said Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association. “This exciting initiative of the National Board’s will undoubtedly serve to elevate the discussions surrounding education and inspire our members and the teaching profession to think in bold, new ways to help their students succeed.”</div>
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On the afternoon of Thursday, March 13, a dynamic pre-conference event will kick off T&L 2014 festivities. Educators will be offered exclusive opportunities to connect the capital to their classroom by visiting with elected representatives and attending unique, off-site workshops at some of the city’s most notable landmarks and museums.</div>
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T&L 2014 is the successor to the Celebration of Teaching & Learning, a conference created by WNET- New York that set a high standard for bringing the profession together. Now situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., and presented by the National Board, T&L 2014 will amplify the experience found in this unique setting by engaging with the profession’s and nation’s best thinkers to inspire innovation among educators and activate the nation’s most influential policymakers.</div>
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"The Celebration of Teaching and Learning was the most important regional learning event in the country,” said Ken Kay, founding president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. “Now Teaching & Learning 2014 will put the concept on a well-deserved national stage. School and district leaders have much to gain in joining with teachers as they explore the best new ideas for teaching, learning and leading education in the 21st century."</div>
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In a time of fierce debates and partisan divides in education, cross-cutting collaboration and partnership will be the driving component that sets T&L 2014 apart. Several major membership associations and state and district officials have joined community and corporate partners to help develop content strands and strategic thinking that will inform T&L 2014 and shape education for years to come.</div>
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“All children deserve a great public education that enables them to not only dream their dreams but achieve them. And every teacher needs the tools, resources and time to create deep, enriching learning experiences in the classroom,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Teaching & Learning 2014 will bring together educators, policymakers, parents and advocates to strengthen the teaching profession, strengthen our schools, help teachers make the Common Core work in their classrooms and reclaim the promise of public education for all children.”</div>
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To learn more, stay up-to-date on the latest announcements or register for the event, please visit <a href="http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #84a5cc; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">www.TeachingLearning2014.org</a>, follow T&L 2014 on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TeachLearnConf" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #84a5cc; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Twitter</a> (@TeachLearnConf) or like it on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tlconf" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #84a5cc; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Facebook</a>.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #125687; line-height: inherit;">About the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board certified teachers and leaders in that process. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nbpts.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #84a5cc; line-height: inherit; text-decoration: none;">www.nbpts.org</a>.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #125687; line-height: inherit;">About Teaching & Learning</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Teaching & Learning is a flagship event of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in support of its mission to advance student learning, professionalize teaching and elevate the priorities of educators nationwide. Through one-of-a-kind keynote speakers, inspiring panels and practical workshops, Teaching & Learning is where the profession meets to secure the future of PreK-12 education.</div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-42229185087630700482013-09-17T09:53:00.002-07:002013-09-17T09:53:07.826-07:00Thinking about classroom volunteers - entry four ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I know that many candidates are currently working on entry 4: Documented Accomplishments. This entry asks about your work with parents and families (among other things). I thought I would share a link to some information about parent volunteers. The suggestions are written by Karen Bantuveris, founder and CEO of Volunteer Spot. You can find the article at <a href="http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-for-engaging-parent-volunteers-karen-bantuveris">http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-for-engaging-parent-volunteers-karen-bantuveris</a>. <br />
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Keep thinking about ways to involve families in TWO-WAY communication and in events in your classroom. </div>
Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-45669794111838254202013-09-03T12:05:00.003-07:002013-09-03T12:05:56.784-07:00"Teach" - The Documentary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I guess I have been hiding under a rock because I am just now learning about the documentary "Teach" by David Guggenheim. The advertisements claim that the video will help answer the question, "What does it take to be a teacher?" It appears that the documentary will chronicle the professional lives of four teachers from across the nation. Now, I will say (since this is MY blog) that I personally am withholding judgment on this documentary until I actually see it. I hope that you will do the same. I have included some information that I received from NBPTS below. The information includes the date and time of the broadcast as well as ways you can join in the conversation about "Teach". Enjoy!<br />
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<span>"I know you are busy launching the new school year, but I hope you will find time to join with teachers across the country on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1601066583" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, September 6th</span></span>, at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1601066584" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 p.m.</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to watch the film "Teach" on CBS. This documentary from Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim follows four teachers to answer the question, "What does it take to be a teacher?"<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> </span></div>
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<span>In the next decade, more than half of U.S. teachers will retire. We'll need a new generation of teachers prepared to inspire, engage, and challenge America's students. Who will they be?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> </span></div>
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<span>The National Board is proud to be a member of the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mmdfNaiP_2uHUBUC6y2HnwkjdQXQYfX9RpwCWHC3iVOET0SgnEg2aH7f6vB8vqYWGk4UDo6gdRyHJm0qB6TFHuB0ojDAKN1t3pbbqd2h0INiFOE_6-OrKA==" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">TEACH Coalition</a>,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span>one of the nation's largest public-private partnerships, working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education to recruit the next generation of great teachers.<br /> </span></div>
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<span>Watch the trailer:</span><span> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mmdfNaiP_2sgAnB0juCuSw0daZR3oJ3PK3iTnerFrL_i_y1fyFtB-aDdvu4Tgx-uM2vnMdbxYhVVR6xSC8ekxr3qSHOERQCx4CroPXoFGZL-NBt5VeJwbIn8OrKeQiuZ" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://takepart.com/<wbr></wbr>teach</a></span></div>
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<span><br />Many NBCTs will be gathering with their colleagues, friends, and families to view the film. You can host a viewing party where participants can discuss themes and take action to help recruit the next generation of teachers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> </span></div>
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<span>Here are four other ways to join the conversation:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span>Sign up to be a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mmdfNaiP_2sCIZn2H2Kb1TUnmuDJaFw3y7OSzhJWv7TXuWldeNC8_NlvecIP9HFdiBZW16Xpnv9FdimIVm-2jLiZ8-HT6DomrJMDvbM4mrxKeQfQdiY4C5VHyajL_QAEQBkxCBBIaES6WxBaQ0PBrA==" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">TEACH ambassador</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and help recruit the next generation of teachers.</span></li>
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<span>What will it take to ensure that all of America's students have accomplished teachers in every single one of their classes? How can we ensure that the next generation of teachers is as committed as you are to making teaching the profession it deserves to be?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> </span></div>
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<span>As NBCTs, you may not have all the answers, but you have grappled with these questions and can help lead the discussion within your schools and your communities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> </span></div>
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<span>We'll be watching with you on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1601066585" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, September 6th</span></span>, at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1601066586" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 p.m.</span></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We can't wait to hear your reactions to the film and your ideas for recruiting, preparing, and supporting the next generation of America's teachers.<br /> </span></div>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-4002883565206717072013-08-22T10:08:00.005-07:002013-08-22T10:08:59.271-07:00New Webinars Posted - Please Share<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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CERRA is proud to host a series of <b>FREE </b><strong>online</strong> National
Board awareness and support sessions. The sessions will be facilitated
by Jenna Hallman, NBCT and CERRA Program Director for National Board or
Virginia Bartels, NBCT and CERRA Program Facilitator for National
Board. The session descriptions and meeting dates are listed below. <u><i>All sessions will be held online.</i></u><i> </i>Please
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Please check your spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation
email within 24 hours. There is no need to register for multiple
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<strong>Take One! -</strong> Take One!® is a National Board Program
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everyone - even those teachers with less than three years of
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September 19th, 2013<br />
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National Board Renewal Workshop - </strong>This session is designed for NBCTs completing their 7th or 8th year of certification. During our time together, we will discuss the renewal process including timelines for registration and entry submission and the current legislation governing renewal.<br />
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<strong>National Board Awareness </strong>- Are you interested in learning more about the National Board process? If so, this session is for you. During our time together we will discuss the requirements of the process, the current legislation governing National Board supplements, the financial assistance available, and answer any questions you may have. <br />
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<tr><td> August 29th, 2013</td><td> 4:00-5:15PM</td><td><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/211776008"><img alt="" src="http://www.cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="height: 55px; width: 150px;" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td> September 4th, 2013</td><td> 4:00-5:15PM</td><td><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/985778760"><img alt="" src="http://www.cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="height: 55px; width: 150px;" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td> September 18th, 2013</td><td> 4:00-5:15PM</td><td><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/869822496"><img alt="" src="http://www.cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="height: 55px; width: 150px;" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td> September 30th, 2013</td><td> 4:00-5:15PM</td><td><a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/977548152"><img alt="" src="http://www.cerra.org/media/images/2013/8/RegisterNowButton.png" style="height: 55px; width: 150px;" /></a></td></tr>
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Jenna Hallmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063277372659528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8742440551523565506.post-81396213281358240332013-08-19T06:55:00.002-07:002013-08-19T06:55:16.072-07:00Digital Collaborations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Are you interested in learning more about possible digital collaborations among teachers across subjects for the purpose of improving student literacy? If so, you may want to join the webinar on August 21st from 2:00 - 3:00. I know many of you will be busy teaching, but I still wanted to share the opportunity. You can find more information at </span><a href="http://www.nbpts.org/nbcts/webinar-digital-strategies-literacy-technology">http://www.nbpts.org/nbcts/webinar-digital-strategies-literacy-technology</a>.<br />
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