Network to Transform Teaching (NT3)
NBPTS/KEA/Gates Foundation
Investment in Board Certification By System Leaders
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
Features of a Networked Improvement Community
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
Why is there a significantly lower % of candidates in certain congressional districts?
The Question
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KY Congressional Districts
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
Goal Aim
1Increase the number of teachers in the board certification process each year, from 2,090 in 2013-14 to 8,000 in 2015-16, with at least a 50% or more increase in candidates in high-need schools.
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By fall 2016, schools, districts, and states capitalize on instructional expertise of board-certified teachers so that over two years we increase by 50% the percentage of board-certified teachers in identifiable instructional leadership roles.
We are a network of states and districts leading the transformation of the teaching profession by developing and strengthening systems to make board
certification the norm and capitalize on the instructional expertise of board-certified teachers.
Goal Aim
1Increase the number of teachers in the5th Congressional District in the board certification process each year, from 2,090 in 2013-14 to 8,000 in 2015-16, with at least a 50% or more increase in a focus on candidates in high-need schools.
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By fall 2016, schools, districts, and states capitalize on instructional expertise of board-certified teachers so that over two years we increase by 50% the percentage of board-certified teachers in identifiable instructional leadership roles.
We are a network of states and districts leading the transformation of the teaching profession by developing and strengthening systems to make board certification the norm and capitalize on the instructional expertise of board-certified teachers.
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
• Visit Co-ops to introduce the National Board Process and make connections between evaluations systems and common core
– Brochures– Fact sheets– Maps showing # of NB in districts
• Visit individual school districts– Support our grant offers– Support district was willing to give– Benefit to the districts and schools for having National Board Teachers
(impact on student)– Show connections between PGES, content, impact on student
learning (shared responsibility for district and teachers)• Hold orientation for teachers who were interested• Build our hub (core committee)
Theory of Action
Stress with superintendents the leadership potential of NB and the impact they could have in their district.
Action Continued
Stress with superintendents the leadership potential of NB and the impact they could have in their district
Action Continued
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
Traditional
Intervention
(National Board)
Implementation
(Sites)
Evaluation
Judgment of Intervention’s Quality
NIC
HUB
ABQ
NY
NVKY
WA
SF
DesignTesting CyclesImplementation
CoordinationSupportMechanism for spread
Traditional
Intervention
(National Board)
Implementation
(Sites)
Evaluation
Judgment of Intervention’s Quality
Gates Grant NIC
• Surveys• Focus groups• Anecdotal notes from administrators, teachers,
coops and universities• Build relationships• Lee County• Floyd County Example: Shaping Board Policy
(Publicity) Kentucky Teacher
Methodology
• Discuss the achievements of NB teachers with awards, grants that all make schools look good
• Offer opportunities to have Teachers become leaders as NBCT team members, mentors
• Continued Opportunities to connect– Follow up co-op meetings– Emails and phone calls
• Next Steps: building a resource of what each district offers as support for candidates and NB teachers
Methodology
Clear PROBLEM
Common AIM
Common THEORY OF ACTION
Common METHODOLODGY for
inquiry
Common MEASURES
NETWORK STRUCTURE
October 19, 2013 = 187 Candidates
February 28, 2014 = 357 Candidates
• What site-specific characteristics that influence leaders' willingness?
• What should be in the talking points?• Where is the best place to reach people?• Which districts are most likely to invest in board certification?• How will sharing the value of board certification to other districts
and states influence system leaders?• What characteristics influence leaders' confidence to do this?• How does research add to the value proposition? • How do snappy marketing materials persuade leaders?• Will lessons learned from other states and districts support
leaders' investment?
Change Package Aim 1 Questions: