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What’s NEXT?

1. SMCPS NB Candidate Form

2. NBCT Candidate & $75 registration*

Identify certification area

*If registering after July 1, be sure to apply for tuition reimbursement!

1. Decide which timeline best suits your needs

2. Identify components to complete this year

3. Sign up for Schoology Group: NBC4-PB3M-BC442

4. Think about financial supports you’d like to use

Prepare

6/26 9am-11am optional info session

7/12 9am-11am optional info session

8/02 9am-11am optional info session

9/07 4:30-6pm LAUNCH CELEBRATION!

These events will be in-person

Visit SMCPS NBCT site for more info!

Save the Dates

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Table of CONTENTS

Welcome

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Today’s GOALS

After today’s presentation, attendees will:

Have a deeper understanding of the National Board Certification program;
Have contact information for NBC questions/support
Know the Professional and Financial Benefits of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher

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Points of Contact

Strategic Initiatives

Supports Mentors, Website, Finances

Sarah Lorek

Curriculum & Instruction

Supports Candidates, Liaison for MOC, Credits

Colleen Gill

Human Resources

Payment options, salary increases and certification

Denise Eichel

Email the SMCPS NBC Support Team at

NBCT@smcps.org

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History & VISION

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards:

Established in 1987
First class of National Board Certified Teachers were certified in 1995
The third version of the assessment program first certified new NBCTs in 2017.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification assessments are the only nationally recognized system for certifying accomplished teaching in the United States.

The National Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification processes were designed by teachers, for teachers.

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National Board TEACHERS…

Recognition of accomplished teaching, content knowledge, and teaching pedagogy, increase marketability

Advance Career

Voluntary evaluation of teaching practices based upon national standards

Hone Practice

Foster a deeper understanding of content, improve student learning and achievement

Impact Students

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$3,000

$10,000

$7,000

Current annual NBC Stipend

Additional NBCT Salary Incentive

for classroom teachers*

Additional NBCT Salary Incentive for

classroom teachers* at “Blueprint Schools”

GW Carver ES, Spring Ridge MS, Great Mills HS

Financial BENEFITS

EASMC Negotiated Agreement

Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

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Direct impact on student learning

Reflection on individual needs

Relevant and impactful PD

Connects professional learning with classroom practice
Builds on teachers’ experiences

Opens Professional Doors

Leadership

Changes teacher practice

Deeper understanding of content
Improve student learning and achievement

Professional BENEFITS

How NB connects to SMCPS’ vision

6 CPD Credits:

3 for submitting
3 for achieving

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Blueprint Pillar 2: TEACHERS & LEADERS

Cert Teacher pursuing...

Master’s degree

30 credits

National Board Cert (NBC)

Administrator

Licensed Principal

Distinguished Principal

Certificated Teacher

Teacher Leader (NBC)

Lead Teacher

Distinguished Teacher

Professor Distinguished Teacher

NBC Teacher �(or equivalent)

Assistant Principal

Level 1

Level 4

Level 2

Level 3

Teacher Track

Administrator Track

Movement to each tier based on:

Effective performance
Readiness
Availability of positions

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Five Core Propositions

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 their experience

Teachers are members of learning communities

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1st

Your Students – Who are they? Where are they now? What do they need and in what order do they need it? Where should I begin?

2nd

Set high, worthwhile goals appropriate for these students, at this time, in this setting.

3rd

Implement instruction designed to attain those goals.

4th

Evaluate student learning in light of the goals and the instruction.

5th

Reflect on student learning, the effectiveness of the instructional design, particular concerns, and issues.

6th

Set new high and worthwhile goals that are appropriate for these students at this time.

Architecture of Accomplished Teaching

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Numbers to KNOW

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200-400 hours

Estimated Time Commitment of all 4 Components

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3 years

Maximum timeline submit attempt for each component

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110

NB Goal for TOTAL SCORE

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71%

NB Certification Rate

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5 years

Once certified, the renewal timeline for Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

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98%

Once certified, the for Achievement Rate for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) candidates

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51%

Percentage of rostered students must be within age band

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Process & TIMELINES

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Candidate ELIGIBILITY

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree

Hold a valid state licensure

Have three years of successful classroom teaching experience by the time you submit all 4 components.*

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Classroom ELIGIBILITY

The content area of the lesson you design and the developmental level of the students with whom you work in the video recording must match those of your original certificate area.

At least 51% of students same age range
Content must be within the same scope of your original
Instruction must take place in a Pre-K–12 setting.

Students must be from a rostered class
You do not need to be the teacher of record
Class must take place during the regular school day and year

No extracurricular activities
No Summer School

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23-24 Assessment Cycle

Registration Window	May 22, 2023 - February 29 2024
Registration (includes $75 fee payment)	February 29, 2024
Component Selection (includes payment of component cost)
Change of Certificate and/or Specialty Area
Change of Component Selection
Withdrawal Deadline
Component 1: Content Knowledge Testing Window	March 1 - June 15, 2024
ePortfolio Submission Window	April 1 - May 18, 2024
Score Release	December 7, 2024

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Possible Timelines

	1 YEAR	2 YEARS	3 YEARS
COMPONENT 1: Content Knowledge	Yr 1	Yr 2	Yr 3
COMPONENT 2: Differentiation in Instruction	Yr 1	Yr 1	Yr 1
COMPONENT 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment	Yr 1	Yr 2	Yr 3
COMPONENT 4: Effective Reflective Practitioner	Yr 1	Yr 1	Yr 4
Click above to view the NB Planning Guides

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Retakes

After initial attempt

Each candidate has two years available for retakes, if needed.

A candidate can retake a portfolio entry component or any one of the four parts of Component 1 regardless of score earned.

The higher score will be kept for calculating the total score on the assessment.

Candidates will be able to use an online calculator to determine how new scores would affect total scaled score.

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Submission & SCORING

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Component DETAILS

A computer-based assessment to demonstrate knowledge of and pedagogical practices for each certificate area.

3 constructed response exercises
Approximately 45 selected response items

C1: Content Knowledge

Classroom-based portfolio entry:

student work samples;
instructional materials;
other evidence using the same criteria.

C2: Differentiation in Instruction

Classroom-based portfolio entry:

direct evidence of your practice from two video recordings;
instructional materials; and an
analysis of and reflection of your teaching as displayed in two video recordings.

C3: Teaching Practice

and Learning Environment

Portfolio entry:

Evaluate assessment - formative and summative
Analyze professional learning community through need
Analyze student achievement through targeted need

C4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

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NB Scoring

Component 1	40%	Content Knowledge (computer-based Assessment)
Component 2	15%	Differentiation in Instruction (portfolio entry)
Component 3	30%	Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (portfolio entry)
Component 4	15%	Effective and Reflective Practitioner (portfolio entry)

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Things to consider…

How many components do you plan to complete this year?

What does your work/life already demand of your time?

Preparation Pt. 3

How do you approach learning?

What kind of writer are you?

Preparation Pt 1.

How do you prepare for assessments?

What lessons/units will lend

themselves best to each component?

Preparation Pt 2.

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Support & RESOURCES

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Financial SUPPORTS

A pplication Form

Candidates are required to pay for costs initially, and will be reimbursed upon submission of a component.

Tuition Reimbursement

Application Form

Provided candidates submit the intended forms on the application, this waiver allows component fees to be waived (max $1,900).

Financial Waiver

Initial Candidate components cost $475 each ($1,900). MOC cost $495 per attempt.

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Professional SUPPORTS

A recording tools that rotates for quick tracking and audio capture. Swivl Info Guide

Add calendar to view

Swivl Reservation Form

Swivl

Accomplished Teaching, Learning and Schools authentic video library resources ATLAS Info Guide

ATLAS

A place to house resources, connect with other cohort members as well as the Mentor Team

NBCT Schoology Group: NBC4-PB3M-BC442

Schoology Group

This amazing group of NBC teachers can be a support along the candidate journey. Support team focuses on component and content support. Support sessions are scheduled at varying times for flexibility.

Support Team

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Next STEPS

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Have perspective….

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