English as a New Language/Early and Middle Childhood

This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach linguistically and culturally diverse learners ages 3-12 and who know the range of the early and middle childhood curriculum. Candidates in this certificate area are required to select one of two paths. Candidates should select the path that best describes 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:

Preparing for Student Learning

• Knowledge of Students
• Knowledge of Language and Language Development
• Knowledge of Culture and Diversity
• Knowledge of Subject Matter

Advancing Student Learning

• Meaningful Learning
• Multiple Paths to Knowledge
• Instructional Resources
• Learning Environment
• Assessment

Supporting Student Learning

• Reflective Practice
• Linkages with Families
• Professional Leadership

Download Standards

Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for this 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 EMC/ENL 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: EMC/ENL Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

Part 2: EMC/ENL-EC/Gen Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

Part 2: EMC/ENL-MC/Gen Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

EMC/ENL Evaluation of Evidence