Generalist/Early Childhood

This certificate is appropriate for teachers of students ages 3-8 who engage their students in all subject areas addressed in the standards. Some generalists are assigned to teach a single subject, while others are assigned multiple subjects (e.g., humanities teachers or mathematics/science teachers). Some focus on interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary lessons, while others may use such curricular approaches only occasionally. All generalists, without regard to their assignments, practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in two or more subjects.

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Assessment at a Glance:

 

This document contaiins 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 your certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• Understanding Young Children
• Equity, Fairness, and Diversity
• Assessment Promoting Child Development and Learning
• Knowledge of Integrated Curriculum
• Multiple Teaching Strategies for Meaningful Learning
• Family and Community Partnerships
• Professional Partnerships
• Reflective Practice

Download Standards

Portfolio Instructions:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• General instructions for preparing, developing, and submitting your portfolio
• Portfolio entry directions, cover sheets, and forms

2009-2010 Portfolio Instructions

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download EC/Gen Portfolio Instructions

 
2010-2011 Portfolio Instructions

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download EC/Gen 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: EC/Gen Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

EC/Gen Evaluation of Evidence