Thursday, October 21, 2010

Updates made in the Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Generalist Portfolios

I want to let you all know so that you can communicate to your fellow Candidate Support Providers the upcoming changes to the Early Childhood (EC) and Middle Childhood (MC) Generalist Portfolio Entry 3 directions. Before the end of this week NBPTS will begin distributing this information to candidates in those certificate areas. In our ongoing efforts to improve candidate information, we have made these directions clearer without changing the scope of the portfolio by :

· Referencing “unifying concepts and processes in science” instead of “big ideas in science;”

·Integrating the stand alone section of the EC and MC Generalist portfolio directions that addresses unifying concepts and processes in science (currently titled “Big Ideas in Science”) into the Portfolio Entry 3 directions;

· Linking terminology used in the NBPTS Standards, the portfolio directions, and the National Science Education Standards;

·Using more consistent language in relating to the unifying concepts and processes and examples; and

·Providing more detailed guidance and developmentally appropriate examples in the Early Childhood Generalist directions.

These revised portfolio instructions will be provided to candidates who have already received their portfolio materials, as well as those who will be receiving their materials in the near future.

Best,Jolynn TarwaterNBCT-in-ResidenceNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Congratulations to our 2010 Renewed NBCT's

The 2009-2010 certification renewal decisions have been finalized. The renewal decision letters were mailed today via first class mail. NBCTs who are awaiting their renewal decision should allow 7-10 business days for delivery, after which they can call 1-800-22TEACH or submit an online inquiry using the form accessible at www.nbpts.org/inquiry. An email blast will be sent to the renewal candidates to share news of this mailing and updates will be posted on the North Carolina DPI website soon.
Congratulations to all of our New Hanover County renewed NBCTs!!!!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

New Application Deadline

The application deadline for 2010-2011 National Board Initial Candidates is December 31, 2010.

Writing for the Process Webinar

The webinar, "Writing for the Process" is scheduled for October 14, 2010 from 4:00-5:00. The registration can be located at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/458288312

National Board Renewal Opportunity

The webinar, "Time for Renewal" is scheduled for October 12, 2010 from 4:00-5:00. The registration can be located at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/428623064. Please forward this link to your teachers who may be interested in the renewal process.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

National Board Updates for 2010-2011

There have been many changes in regards to the funding process of National Board Certification this year. Please see the link to the newsletter below. The state now offers a loan program to support candidates in pursuing National Board Certification. There are additional funding options highlighted in the newsletter from the state. Check it out!!!
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