Geography Deserves a Place in Every Classroom
By: Carol Hofer, NBCT It’s one of my “ha, ha” photos – a snapshot of a package addressed to me, who lives in Indianapolis, with a prominent stamped notice in all caps “MISSENT TO INDIA.” A stamp for this actually exists – it lead me to wonder how often it’s needed. Under Indianapolis it did…
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Hosted NBCT Candidate Showcase in Clarksdale, MS
Clarkson, MS– On October 30th, 2023, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards hosted a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Candidate Showcase in Clarkdale, Mississippi, to bring together NBCTs and Candidates and illustrate the positive impact of the Technology Integration for Mississippi Educators (TIME) program across the state. Local NBCTs and aspiring Board-certified educators took…
The National Board keeps growing in Texas
By: Magdalena Mata, NBCT Texas is heating up its National Board status! Since 2019, with the establishment of the Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching (TXNBCT) Network, Texas has grown the number of candidates each year. In 2019, the Texas legislature passed House Bill 3 that included the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) that earned National…
Life. Teaching. Mauna Loa.
BREAKING NEWS FLASH-At approximately 11:30 p.m. HST November 27, lava broke to the surface within Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera on Mauna Loa, for the first time in 38 years. (Mauna Loa USGS) The eruption became a viral topic, caused trepidation to many, and brought a notion that the end was near. Who would not be…
Session 4
National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Session 4 Understand the submission process Consider Your Next Steps Reflection Back to Homeroom Step 1 Step 1 Reminders for Submission Research/Materials: Please see submission window dates here. Submission tips and reminders Submission Tips and Reminders Webinar and Resources Upload and submit your portfolio for National Board Certification Your…
Session 3
National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Go to Next Session Session 3 Use ATLAS to learn how to write about your practice Understand how to write about your practice Learn how to gather feedback Step 1 Step 1 Utilize ATLAS to learn about writing about your practice Research/Materials: Body of Knowledge: Teaching Practices (REVIEW)…
Session 2
National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Go to Next Session Session 2 Review the Four Components Understand how to apply the standards to your evidence collection Analyze rubrics and scoring guides Step 1 Step 1 The Portfolio Components (Components 2, 3, and 4) Research/Materials: Only focus on the component(s) you are working on for…
Session 1
National Board Homeroom Back to Homeroom Go to Next Session Preparing for National Board Certification Understand the National Board process Create an account Register Pay for certification Choose the right certification area Read the essential Board certification documents Step 1 Step 1 What is National Board certification? Research/Materials: What is national board certification? Overview Video…
