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National UniversityNational UniversityEarn a Degree that Embeds and Supports National Board
Certification
Presented bySchool of Education~
NBCT Professional Teaching Development Center
Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
National Board tools and processes, including Take One!
Our master's degree programs that integrate the National Board Certification process
Graduate credit available for candidates who do not require a master's degree
Additional support offered through the National University Professional Teaching Development Center
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We Offer Several OptionsWe Offer Several Options
Option 1: National Board Certification or Take one! AND a master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units)
Option 2: National Board Certification or Take One! only
Option 3: Master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units) only
No matter what your needs, NUPTDC can provide you support!
About National UniversityAbout National University
Second largest, private, nonprofit university in California.
Sixteenth largest private, not-for-profit university in the U.S.
WASC regional accreditation; NCATE 2013
Multiple sites; headquarters in La Jolla, San DiegoOffers 99 undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Issues more teaching credentials in CA than any university (seven years running)
About the NU-PTDCAbout the NU-PTDC
Selected by the NBPTSPromote knowledge and use of National
Standards for teachers and principals through outreach, recruitment and support of NB candidates
Access to scholarship and grantsImpact change in teacher preparation programsInitiate and align with educational reforms
focused on effective teaching and teachers that increase student achievement
Develop partnerships and online collaboration (schools, IHEs, associations, organizations)
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A voluntary process established by NBPTS
Achieved through a rigorous, performance-based assessment
Aimed to measure what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do
This process requires teachers to demonstrate how their performances improve student achievement
National Board Certification is an advanced credential and complements a state license
What is National Board Certification?
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Majority of studies indicate that NBCTs make a significantly positive impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement.
Teachers who pursue certification show significant improvement in their teaching practice, whether they achieve certification or not.
All else being equal, teachers who had achieved National Board Certification helped their students achieve larger testing gains than did colleagues without the certification.
The Research…
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NBPTS Core PropositionsNBCT certificate standards in (disciplinary
fields)Architecture of Accomplished TeachingPortfolio Entries
◦ Evidence of Impact on Students◦ Documentation
Assessment Center ExercisesCosts $2500 to applyThree years of teaching experience required
YOUR performance is measured YOUR performance is measured against NBPTS “tools” and processesagainst NBPTS “tools” and processes
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Five Core PropositionsFive Core PropositionsTeachers are committed to students
and their learning
Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
Teachers are members of learning communities
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National Board CertificatesNational Board CertificatesBased on Standards
16 subject areas
Developmental ranges/ages
25 Certificates
Pathways/Clusters/Specialty Areas
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate AreasArtArtEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical EducationEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English as a New LanguageEnglish as a New LanguageEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood English Language ArtsEnglish Language ArtsEarly AdolescenceEarly AdolescenceAdolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young Adulthood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate AreasExceptional Needs SpecialistExceptional Needs SpecialistEarly Childhood through Young Adulthood Early Childhood through Young Adulthood GeneralistGeneralistEarly Childhood Early Childhood Middle Childhood Middle Childhood HealthHealthEarly Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood Library MediaLibrary MediaEarly Childhood through Young AdulthoodEarly Childhood through Young Adulthood Literacy: Reading – Language ArtsLiteracy: Reading – Language ArtsEarly and Middle ChildhoodEarly and Middle Childhood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate AreasMathematicsMathematicsEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young AdulthoodMusicMusicEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood Physical EducationPhysical EducationEarly and Middle Childhood Early and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood
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National Board Certificate AreasNational Board Certificate Areas
School CounselingSchool CounselingEarly Childhood through Young AdulthoodEarly Childhood through Young Adulthood ScienceScienceEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young AdulthoodAdolescence and Young AdulthoodSocial Studies – HistorySocial Studies – HistoryEarly Adolescence Early Adolescence Adolescence and Young Adulthood Adolescence and Young Adulthood World Languages Other than EnglishWorld Languages Other than EnglishEarly Adolescence through Young AdulthoodEarly Adolescence through Young Adulthood
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Developmental LevelsDevelopmental LevelsEarly Childhood (Ages 3-8) Early Childhood (Ages 3-8) Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12) Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12) Early & Middle Childhood (Ages 3-12) Early & Middle Childhood (Ages 3-12) Early Childhood through Young Early Childhood through Young
Adulthood (Ages 3-18+) Adulthood (Ages 3-18+) Early Adolescence (Ages 11-15) Early Adolescence (Ages 11-15) Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Ages 14-Adolescence and Young Adulthood (Ages 14-
18+) 18+) Early Adolescence through Young Early Adolescence through Young
Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)Adulthood (Ages 11-18+)
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The PortfolioThe Portfolio
4 “entries” (exercises)Direct evidence of teaching performance Direct evidence of your work beyond the
classroom Each entry is 12-15 pages double spaced
in length
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Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Requirements
Entry 1: Sequence of lessons that reflect topic of study; emphasis on how you ASSSESS student learning (follow 2 students)
Entry 2: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning (YOU with whole group)Entry 3: Video ENGAGEMENT in learning
(student to student—small group)Entry 4: PROFESSIONAL contributions—
with families, colleagues, community
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Assessment CenterAssessment Center
Six exercises-subject matter
30 minutes to respond to each exercise
Administered at computer centers
Prepare for assessment center after the portfolio is completed
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ScoringScoring
Ten weighted scores◦4 portfolio entries◦6 assessment center prompts◦Rubrics ◦Scored by peers◦275 points needed to reach certification
You may “bank” scores for two years and retake entries for a fee
TAKE ONE! score can be banked
Designed and authored by Rae Adams, 2010
TAKE ONE! “TAKE ONE! “Slice” of NB Slice” of NB ProcessProcess
TAKE ONE! TAKE ONE! RequirementsRequirements
•Complete one of the video-based entries for your certificate area
•The entry is pre-determined by NBPTS for each certificate area
•No three-year experience requirement!
•Submit your Take One! Entry by April 15
Funding for Full CandidatesFunding for Full Candidates
•Many states provide subsidies of up to $1250 toward the NB Certification fees
•Many districts provide subsidies or grants for teachers
•Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations
•Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources
TAKE ONE! TAKE ONE! Grant OpportunityGrant Opportunity
•NUPTC manages a grant for Take One! Candidates from Title I schools
•Provides $295 of the $395 fee to participate in Take One!
•Deadline to apply is December 30
BUILD a BRIDGE! BUILD a BRIDGE!
Career goalsMarketabilitySchool community needsLicensure, credential, graduate degree and
certificate programsExpert practitioner instructorsCollaborative partners and stakeholdersContinuous performance improvementEvidence of impact on student achievementA bright future of educated and productive
citizens
The Good News!The Good News!
Support and experience are offered to you through National University’s
Professional Teaching Development Center (NUPTDC)
A Variety of Support OptionsA Variety of Support Options
◦Face-to-face and online candidate support
◦Graduate credit opportunities
Comprehensive ServicesComprehensive Services
Online and face-to-face NB candidate orientation and support by NBCT coaches
Principal NB Certification preparation NB Portfolio and Assessment Center Prep ModulesWebinars, podcasts, resources, presentations &
international networkNB Professional Development for schools, teachers,
principals, IHE faculty, future teachers, parents and community members
Research and Development
About our Program OptionsAbout our Program Options
Master of Arts in Teaching with NBC Teacher Leadership Specialization
Master of Science in Instructional Leadership-NBC Leadership
Master’s in Accomplished Collaborative Leadership-NBC Leadership
Graduate and CEU level Certificate-NBC Preparation
All NBC courses integrate the portfolio, which serves as thesis
NB TAKE ONE course equivalent
About our NB CohortsAbout our NB Cohorts
Groups of 15 or more in one programOnline delivery with optional site
meetingsNBCT adjunct faculty Schedules pre-determined to align with
pacing of NB portfolio work Access to additional online support PLCJob embedded action research
About the Master’s coursesAbout the Master’s courses
Ten courses, one month eachOnline delivery—24/7 accessFinancial aid available (FAFSA)First course = $550Nine courses @ $1620 per course4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units)With 15 students, a 15 % reduction is
applied on current tuitionE-college platform—easy navigationHigh quality design and instruction
What Are the Advantages?What Are the Advantages?
Convenient--fit your coursework around your schedule thanks to online format
Meaningful and relevant--coursework is all about YOUR teaching and YOUR classroom
Sophisticated and engaging coursework--interactive, multimedia presentation of content
Accelerated--finish your degree in approximately one year
NBC CoursesNBC Courses
NBC 1201x Measuring and Informing Quality Instruction, Teaching and Leadership (overview)
NBC 681 Teaching, Learning, & Membership in Learning Communities Entry 4
NBC 682 Evidence of Student Learning, A: Entry 2 or 3
NBC 683 Evidence of Student Learning, B: Entry 1
NBC 639 Accomplished Teacher-Leadership Portfolio Capstone Project (thesis)
Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Master of Arts in Teaching CORE Courses (MAT)Courses (MAT)
EDT 612 Curriculum and Design Using TechnologyMAT 641 Cultural Democracy/Social
PluralismMAT 642 Program Design and Curriculum Theory MAT 643 Models of Teaching, Theories, Applications and PracticeMAT 644 Foundations and Principles of Curriculum
Master of Science in Instructional Master of Science in Instructional Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL)Leadership CORE Courses (MSIL)
EDA 614 Educational Leadership TodayEDA 618 School Law and EthicsEDA 624 Supervision of InstructionEDA 625 Technology and Data AnalysisEDA 626 Human Resources and Diversity
After earning the MS Degree, you may want to earn the Tier I CA administrative license
Three additional required courses =
EDA 619 EDA 620 EDA 628
Master of Arts in Collaborative Master of Arts in Collaborative Leadership CORE CoursesLeadership CORE Courses
MAT 651--Assessing Educational LeadersMAT 652--Leadership AccountabilityMAT 653--Motivational LeadershipMAT 654--Seminar in Social IssuesMAT 655--Leadership Impact Seminar
About the ScheduleAbout the Schedule
February 2012 START March 2013 GRADUATE
Feb NBC 1201x July EDT 612
Mar MAT 641 Sept NBC 681
Apr MAT 642 Oct NBC 682
May MAT 643 Jan NBC 683
June MAT 644 Mar NBC 639
DONE!!! $$$
Credits for Salary Advancement?Credits for Salary Advancement?Master’s Degree CEUs and Take
ONESupport Service Only
Cohorts of 15 (About $12,000)
•10 one month online courses•Parallel NB process/timeline•Financial aid•NO GRE•Portfolio serves as thesis•Submit or don’t submit to NBPTS •Take One! can be done in the NBC 682 course ($1575)
Five NBC course certificate ( about $2600)•Continuing Ed Units (4 per class)•Cannot be applied to master’s degree•Each class $550—take one or all•Parallel NB process/timeline
NB TAKE ONE—CEU level, non grad credit =$550 for course
$35.00 Provides:
*online, member only virtual community with trained NBC Candidate Support Providers (all subjects/grades; access 24/7 to each other and all resources
•face to face, one to one appointments on ground or by phone•Group webinars each month•Group monthly meetings at network satellite locations•Prep for AC exams
About the Degree TimelinesAbout the Degree Timelines
Complete and submit the application no later than January 20--$60 fee
Talk with an NU admissions advisor Prepare your financial aid application and
access transcriptsAfter enrollment is completed and your
courses are scheduled send your FAFSA forward
Start classes with no payment while your aid is being processed
Prepare to access your first course in February!
Explore NBCT guidelines in your state (subsides, scholarships, deadlines)
If you are ready…If you are ready…
Click on the MASTER’s COHORT Link to preview the course schedule at www.nuptdc.org.
Click on the STATE or region that applies to you and review the FOUR steps to apply.
Open the Graduate Application Packet ZIP file to preview required forms for enrollment
Prepare the graduate application form and FAFSA form (if needed), but do not submit yet
Complete and submit the verification form You are now prepared to enroll with an NU Advisor Your verification form ensures that you have accurate knowledge
about this program, National Board Certification options, and about cohort schedules for degree completion
The NUPTDC will forward your verification form to an NU ADVISOR and you will be contacted for your interview and next steps.
Take One! TimelinesTake One! Timelines
If you teach at a Title I school, go to www.nuptdc.org to start sign up steps for the $295 grant
Visit the Take One! pages for more information
Complete the Continuing Education Unit application if you would like to enroll in a course to earn credit while completing Take One!
Explore NBCT guidelines in your state (subsides, scholarships, deadlines)
About the NBPTS connectionAbout the NBPTS connection
National University employs National Board Certified Teachers to teach courses that require knowledge of the NB standards, evidence based inquiry process, and assessment of teaching and learning performances
The ten, one month courses in the degree program are carefully scheduled to parallel National Board timelines and requirements which benefits students who choose to be active NB candidates as they produce the portfolio during program of study
National University is separate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, but clearly associated with the standards, tools, resources and assessments
National University does NOT certify students as NBCTs. National University will assist and support active NB
candidates who want to submit a portfolio or TAKE ONE to the NBPTS for scoring
WORK SMART-INCREASE YOUR WORK SMART-INCREASE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS!EFFECTIVENESS!
It is our passion to serve you on your accomplished teaching, learning and leadership journey!