Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach career and technical information subjects to students ages 11-18+ and who know industry-specific subject matter. Candidates are required to select one of eight specialty area clusters that are described in the standards below. Candidates should select the cluster that best identifies their teaching situation.

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Assessment at a Glance:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Choosing the right certificate
• Reviewing the Standards
• Portfolio entry descriptions
• Assessment center exercise descriptions
• Retired Prompts
• Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
• Certification planning timeline

 

Download the Assessment at a Glance.

Standards:

Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

Creating a Productive Learning Environment

• Knowledge of Students
• Knowledge of Subject Matter
• Learning Environment
• Diversity

Advancing Student Learning

• Advancing Knowledge of Career and Technical Subject Matter
• Assessment

Helping Students Transition to Work and Adult Roles

• Workplace Readiness
• Managing and Balancing Multiple Life Roles
• Social Development

Improving Education through Professional Development and Outreach

• Reflective Practice
• Collaborative Partnerships
• Contributions to the Education Profession
• Family and Community Partnerships

Download Standards

Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for your certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• The Five Core Propositions
• Portfolio Overview
• Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
• Studying the Standards
• Writing About Teaching
• Video Practice
• Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
• Portfolio and Eligibility Forms

 

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download EAYA/CTE Portfolio Instructions

Scoring Guide for Candidates:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
• Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
• Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area   

 

Download Scoring guide for Candidates:

 

Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores

Part 2: EAYA/CTE Scoring Guide

EAYA/CTE Evaluation of Evidence