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Center for Teaching Excellence

Center for Teaching Excellence. Edward G. Rendell Gerald L. Zahorchak, D.Ed. Governor Secretary. Shawn Barry NBCT 2004 English Language Arts Adolescence and Young Adulthood Millcreek Township School District Erie County.

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Center for Teaching Excellence

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  1. Center for Teaching Excellence Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  2. Edward G. Rendell Gerald L. Zahorchak, D.Ed. Governor Secretary Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  3. Shawn Barry NBCT 2004 English Language Arts Adolescence and Young Adulthood Millcreek Township School District Erie County “The National Board process has been the most important and influential process that I have completed in my career. Through reflection and analysis, I am better able to discern what is effective and meaningful for my students. Being involved in the National Board process has changed how I view teaching and myself as a teacher.” Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  4. Teachers 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. The Five Core Propositions Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  5. knowledge of students knowledge of content/field instructional resources learning environment equity, fairness and diversity assessment collaboration with families and community professional responsibilities analysis of the teacher and his/her practice as a reflective learner Common Standards

  6. Teacher Self Analysis

  7. #1 -- Student work + materials + written commentary #2 – Video of whole class discussion + written commentary #3 – Video of small group instruction + written commentary #4 – 8 major accomplishments demonstrating student impact of: Partnerships with families and community Collaboration with other educators Professional development Portfolio Entries

  8. DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTIC REFLECTIVE CLEAR CONSISTENT CONVINCING EVIDENCE STUDENT IMPACT DEMONSTRATION OF STANDARDS THAT ARE FOCUS OF THAT ENTRY Portfolio Written Commentaries

  9. Assessment Center Exercises Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics Exercise 1: Algebra -- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of theoretical, graphical, and symbolic representations of functions, and the interrelationships that exist between two concepts in Algebra. Exercise 2: Calculus -- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of limits and continuity, differentiation and integration, and the ability to apply the knowledge to meaningful situations. Exercise 3: Discrete Mathematics -- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of sequence and series, probability, and counting theory. Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  10. Exercise 4: Geometry -- Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use deductive reasoning to construct a proof, explain the interrelationships between two important concepts in Geometry, and apply measurement formulas to a three-dimensional figure generated by the rotation of a two-dimensional figure about an axis. Exercise 5: Statistics and Data Analysis -- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Data Analysis to graph a normal distribution of a given situation and find various probabilities; identify and explain types of association, effects on trend lines, and values of correlation coefficients; graph and provide a numerical analysis of given data; and explain an important statistical concept. Exercise 6: Technology -- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of technology that will support instructional goals, and errors and limitations associated with graphing calculators. Assessment Center Exercises Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  11. National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT’s) by State WA 2717 NH 18 VT 110 MT 74 ME 154 ND 30 MN 319 OR 227 ID 347 NY 880 MA 474 SD 66 WI 589 MI 272 RI 338 WY 198 CT 132 PA 496 IA 627 NE 70 NJ 173 NV 385 OH 2932 IL 3191 IN 137 DE 430 UT 161 WV 422 CO 398 MD 1364 CA 4240 VA 1765 KS 297 MO 490 DC 47 KY 1608 NC 14211 TN 338 AZ 556 OK 2307 NM 387 AR 1116 SC 6498 AL 1546 GA 2503 MS 2897 TX 472 LA 1389 AK 103 FL 12670 HI 203 Nearly 74,000 NBCTs As of December 9, 2008 Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  12. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards a nonpartisan, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization created in 1987 offers a voluntary, national assessment program for preK-12 classroom teachers generously supported by federal, state, corporate and foundation funds governed by a board of directors, most of whom are teachers So What is NBPTS? Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  13. Two landmark reports: A Nation at Risk (1983) A Nation Prepared: Teachers for the 21st Century 1986 The Report of the Task Force on Teaching as a Profession Recommended raising the standards for teachers by creating a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Recommended redefining teaching as a career NBPTS: History Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  14. To advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do providing a national, voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification into American education and capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers NBPTS Mission Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  15. recognizes experienced educators for the quality of their practice signifies that a teacher or school counselor: is accomplished has met challenging professional standards as evidenced by performance-based assessments is a powerful professional development experience based on high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do National Board Certification Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  16. based on evidence submitted by candidates video recordings student work samples candidate analysis – descriptive, analytic and reflective response to assessment center prompts No one teaching or counseling approach is mandated or rewarded. Each portfolio entry’s instructions contain criteria by which the entry will be scored. Scoring Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  17. reflect the degree to which assessors were able to locate clear, consistent, and convincingevidence that the candidate has met the Standards specific to his/her certificate field Only the evidence provided is evaluated. Final total weighted score is computed. must meet the performance standard of 275 points Scoring Results and Feedback Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  18. Score Report Example Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  19. Portfolio entry and assessment exercise scores are banked. may continue to attempt certification for 24 months from date on initial score report may retake any combination of portfolio entries and/or assessment entries on which did not meet the entry/exercise performance standard original entry/exercise score will be replaced with the new score, even if new score is lower Score Banking and Retakes Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  20. National Board Certification is awarded for ten years. may only renew in original certificate area must complete before original certificate expires can apply in 8th, 9th, or 10th year of certification complete a Profile of Professional Growth Renewal candidates show the connections they make between their continued professional growth and student learning. Certificate Renewal Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  21. at least 3 years’ experience as a preK-12 classroom teacher or school counselor in a public or state-approved nonpublic school a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution a valid, unencumbered teaching license, or a license to practice as a school counselor (if applying for the School Counseling Certificate), where required NOTE – PA funding of $1250 of the $2500 candidate fee is only available to Teachers and school counselors who are PA residents Teachers and school counselors who are currently serving in PA schools Who is Eligible? Qualified applicants must have: Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  22. NBCTs attest to the positive effects the National Board Certification process has on their teaching practice. NBCTs work with advanced professional standards and standards-based assessments of pedagogy and content knowledge. NBCTs develop new ways to help students learn. Having a national certification system contributes to the enhancement and credibility of teaching and school counseling as professions willing to hold themselves accountable to high standards. Achievement of this highest symbol of professional teaching excellence will be recognized by colleagues, administrators, parents and community members. Research indicates that NBCTs positively impact student learning. Why Become a NBCT? Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  23. Beth Cerulo NBCT 2002Social Studies History Adolescence and Young AdulthoodMillcreek Township School DistrictErie County “National Board Certification is a process that continues long after official certification is granted. It has enhanced the way I view my responsibilities as a teacher by helping me to analyze and focus on how each teaching decision I make impacts student learning. Using my own classroom practice makes this process relevant and rewarding.” Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  24. (Candidates report that the process takes 200 to 600 hours to complete.) To be successful teachers must examine their skills and knowledge and be willing to take an honest look at their teaching practices to evaluate both strengths and areas for improvement. Most agree that going through the process revolutionized their approach to the challenge of teaching. They became more reflective and improved their practice by making changes that improved student learning. Why Become a NBCT? Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  25. improve student learning serve as instructional leaders and model effective teaching practice in their schools and districts understand and promote standards-based learning earn a greater voice in deciding what happens in their classrooms and schools are often recognized as leaders of their profession by their school districts and their colleagues build a collaborative learning community in their school National Board Certified Teachers as Leaders Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  26. Committee on Evaluation of Teacher Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 2008, 340 page report after Congressionally-mandated 30-month study To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of National Board Certification “Assessing Accomplished Teaching …” Addresses issues: Impact on teachers who obtain, attempt but are unsuccessful, and who do not apply Impact on student achievement Cost-effectiveness National Research Council Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  27. Teachers who earn board certification are more effective at improving their students’ achievement than other teachers. improves teacher retention considered a powerful professional development experience School systems vary greatly in the extent to which they recognize and make use of board-certified teachers. The report makes recommendations for the kind of research that is needed to fully evaluate the impact of board certification by the NBPTS. National Research Council Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  28. More than 150 studies have examined National Board Certification and the majority (75%) found NBCTs make a significantly measurable impact on teacher performance and student learning, engagement and achievement. Students of NBCTs score 7-15 percentage points higher on year-end tests. More math NBCTs helped their students achieve larger testing gains in 9th and 12th grades than their non-certified colleagues-demonstrating particular benefits among special needs, African-American, and Hispanic students. Students of NBCTs exhibit deeper learning outcomes more frequently than students of non-NBCTs. Research Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  29. First Time Candidates – Federal Funding As funding enables, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will utilize federal NBPTS Candidate Subsidy funds to award qualified candidates 50% of the $2500 certification fee in the form of a scholarship totaling $1250. Deadline to apply -- December 14 annually Pennsylvania Funding Available Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  30. First Time Candidates – State Funding In 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania awarded scholarships in $1250 increments (50% of the tuition cost) per qualified candidate based on established criteria. As funding enables, PA will continue this funding of ½ of first-time candidate fees. Funding will be available to PA residents serving as teachers or school counselors in PA public schools. PA Deadline to apply -- December 14 annually Pennsylvania Funding Available Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  31. First Time Candidates – State Funding In future years, there will probably be a cap on the # of candidates that may be funded by the state. Priority certificate areas: Early Childhood Education Math or Science Secondary Priority Schools: Candidates teaching in any school that has been identified as Needs Improvement or in Corrective Action under the NCLB AYP Program definitions All other funds will be awarded to all NBPTS certificate areas on a first-come first-served basis. Pennsylvania Funding Available Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  32. Advance Candidates The Pennsylvania Department of Education will provide up to $700 in state subsidy funds to eligible advance candidates to retake up to two entries/exercises per year of eligibility, as funding enables. Funding note – In the 2009-2010 retake cycle, the PDE will provide $350 in state subsidy funds to eligible advance candidates to retake one entry/exercise. Pennsylvania Funding Available Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  33. Candidate Release Time As funding enables, the state will provide reimbursement to school districts for substitutes for National Board candidates, to complete their National Board Certification activities. up to three days up to $100/day School districts are not required to grant leave for candidates. School districts may request reimbursement at www.education.duq.edu/nbpts. Funding note – in the 2009-2010 candidate cycle, funds for substitute reimbursement will not be available. Pennsylvania Funding Available Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  34. four geographically distributed centers: Gannon University, Erie East Stroudsburg University Duquesne University Temple University established fall of 2006 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education provide information about National Board Certification support pre-candidates, candidates, and advance candidates for National Board Certification Pennsylvania Centers for Teaching Excellence Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  35. Process Support Awareness: providing information on National Board Certification and Pennsylvania support for candidates to teachers, school administrators, school board members, parents, and community members Recruitment: working with administrators and other groups to increase candidate numbers in Pennsylvania Candidate Support: providing guidance and support to candidates as they apply for certification, build their portfolios, and prepare for Assessment Center exercises Pennsylvania Centers for Teaching Excellence Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  36. NBPTS Applications Open NBPTS Application deadline PA Application deadline portfolio submission deadline complete Assessment Center exercises receive scores no later than January 1, 2010 December 31, 2010 December 14, 2010 March 31, 2011 January 4 - June 15, 2011 December 31, 2011 2010 - 2011Candidacy Calendar Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  37. two support programs, available at no cost, awarding 90 Act 48 hours each, have been developed: NBPTS Candidate Preparation I – each spring or summer NBPTS Candidate Preparation III – each fall also available for three graduate credits each can be the 2 electives in a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction; cohort could be formed in this region Center for Teaching Excellence Gannon University Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  38. NBPTS Candidate Preparation I foundation for understanding the National Board concept of master teaching exploration of the NBPTS Five Core Propositions in-depth study of content area specific standards and how they relate to the propositions and to development of the NBPTS portfolio practice writing about teaching and student work in the required descriptive, analytic and reflective styles application of these writing styles in preparing a draft of Portfolio Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments Center for Teaching Excellence Gannon University Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  39. NBPTS Candidate Preparation III support as participants complete NBPTS portfolio entries and prepare for assessment center testing exploration of the decision making process in order to analyze entry choices in relation to the NBPTS Standards and the practice of master teaching. development of personal goal calendars preparation of classroom-based portfolio entries, which participants will analyze, self-score, and share submission of completed portfolios to NBPTS as a final course requirement. Center for Teaching Excellence Gannon University Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

  40. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays March 6, March 20, April 17, and May 1 – 2010 Bellefonte High School “Blended” support program Online collaboration between face to face sessions Facilitator – Dr. Kristen Dewitt, NBCT ************************* Group would continue with Dr. Dewitt in Prep III in Fall/Winter 2010 Candidate Prep I in IU10

  41. Discussions with district administrative teams After school informational sessions in 3-4 sites around the region Weeks available: November 2-6 November 16-20 January Planning for Further Awareness in the IU10 Region

  42. Linda S. Cook, Director Phone: (814) 871 – 5358 or 1-800-GANNON-U, ask for ext 5358 E-mail:cook027@gannon.edu Web site: www.gannon.edu/nbpts AJ Palumbo Academic Center Room 2019 Center for Teaching ExcellenceGannon University Center for Teaching Excellence August 16, 2014

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