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National UniversityNational UniversityEarn a Degree that Embeds and Supports National Board

Certification

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NBCT Professional Teaching and Leadership 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 tools and 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 (online and onsite)

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We Offer Several OptionsWe Offer Several Options

Option 1: Preparation for National Board Certification or Take One! AND a master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units)

Option 2: Support and guidance for National Board Certification or Take One!

Option 3: Master’s degree or graduate credit (continuing education units) only

No matter what your needs, NUPTDC offer “differentiated” support and options.

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 Diego.

Offers 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 and

programs 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

Three years of teaching experience required

Open to all- public, private, charters

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 Exercises

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 NATIONAL Standards

16 subject areas

Developmental ranges/ages

25 Certificates

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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/communities, as a learner, and as a leader/collaborator

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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 preselected video-based entries for your certificate area

•No three-year experience requirement!

• Very manageable to complete ONE exercise over a 3- 7 month timeline.

•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 fee of $2500 (inquire with YOUR state).

•Many districts provide subsidies or grants for teachers (inquire).

•Additional grants and subsidies may be available to you through various organizations.

•NBPTS has payment plan options.

•Visit the NBPTS website for information on funding resources.

Ventura and Los Angeles CountyVentura and Los Angeles County

AMGEN scholarships are available, first come, first served

Register on this site—access the AMGEN flier for information (link to AMGEN cohort).

You do NOT have to be a Master’s degree student to earn this scholarship!

Contact Rae Adams, NUPTDC Director for additional details.

BUILD a BRIDGE! BUILD a BRIDGE!

Career goalsAdd “DISTINCTION” to your profileMarketabilitySchool 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 each4.5 quarter units each (=3 semester units)Online delivery—24/7 accessFinancial aid available (FAFSA)First course = $550 ( NB1201X)Nine courses @ $1620 per courseWith 15 students, a 15 % reduction is

applied on current tuitionE-college platform—easy navigationHigh quality design and instructionCaring, skilled, knowledgeable instructors

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 Courses ( 5 )NBC Courses ( 5 )

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

Proposed ScheduleProposed Schedule

May 2012 START April 2013 GRADUATE

May NBC 1201x Oct NBC 682

June MAT 641 Jan NBC 683

July MAT 642 Mar NBC 639

Aug EDT 612 Apr MAT 643

Sept NBC 681 May MAT 644

DONE!!! $$$

Credits for Salary Advancement?Credits for Salary Advancement?Master’s Degree CEUs and Take

ONESupport Service Only

Cohorts of 15 (About $13,000)

•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

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 NU graduate application no later than April 20--$60 fee.

An NU admissions advisor will enroll you. Prepare your financial aid application and

access transcripts.After 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 May!Explore NBCT guidelines in your state

(subsides, scholarships, deadlines)VERIFY for preapproval at www.nuptdc.org.Next cohorts = June, July.

Are you are ready? Are 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 (preapproval).

The NUPTDC will forward your verification form to an NU ADVISOR and you will be contacted for your interview and next steps.

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!

LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!