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English Language Arts/Early Adolescence
This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and who know the full range of the school language arts curriculum, including reading, writing, listening and speaking.The following documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to read them, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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 the Way for Productive Student Learning
- Knowledge of Students
- Knowledge of the Field
- Engagement
- Learning Environment
- Equity, Fairness, and Diversity
- Instructional Resources
- Instructional Decision Making
Advancing Student Learning in the Classroom
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening, Speaking, and Viewing
- Language Study
- Integrated Instruction
- Assessment
Supporting Student Learning through Long-Range Initiatives
- Self-Reflection
- Professional Community
- Family Outreach
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 EA/ELA 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: EA/ELA Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria