National Board Awareness and Support Workshops
In-Person National Board Awareness Sessions
National Board Awareness: Are you interested in learning more about the new National Board process? If so, this session is for you. During our time together we will discuss the requirements of the process, the current legislation governing National Board supplements, the financial assistance available, and answer any questions you may have.
Upcoming National Board Awareness Sessions
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Online National Board Certification Overview Webinars
Did you register for National Board Certification prior to July 1, 2018 and now you are not sure where to begin? If so, this session is for you! During our time together, we will discuss the requirements of the process and address any questions. Please note that educators who apply for National Board Certification after July 1, 2018 are not eligible to receive the salary supplement upon successful completion of the process.
Upcoming Overview Webinars
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National Board Renewal Webinars
National Board Renewal Workshop: The SC National Board Network (SCNBN), in partnership with CERRA and/or the Palmetto State Teacher's Association, is pleased to offer free National Board Renewal Workshops. These sessions are designed for NBCTs completing their 7th-9th year of certification. The workshops will focus on the renewal process including timelines for registration, entry completion and submission, and the current legislation governing renewal.
Upcoming National Board Renewal Workshops
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Online National Board Renewal Webinars
National Board Renewal Workshop: This session is designed for NBCTs completing their 7th or 8th year of certification. During our time together, we will discuss the renewal process including timelines for registration and entry submission and the current legislation governing renewal.
Upcoming Renewal Webinars
February 7th at 4:00
CERRA is happy to offer an online National Board (NB) Renewal Awareness Meeting on Thursday, February 7th. The online meeting will begin at 4:00 and will conclude by 5:00. Please note that this meeting is designed for those educators who are already National Board Certified Teachers and are interested in renewing their certificate. Information about the initial certification will not be included in this meeting.
CERRA is happy to offer an online National Board (NB) Renewal Awareness Meeting on Thursday, February 7th. The online meeting will begin at 4:00 and will conclude by 5:00. Please note that this meeting is designed for those educators who are already National Board Certified Teachers and are interested in renewing their certificate. Information about the initial certification will not be included in this meeting.
South Carolina National Board Network Workshop:
South Carolina National Board Network Workshop: The SC National Board Network (SCNBN) is pleased to offer free National Board Renewal Workshops. These sessions are designed for NBCTs completing their 7th-9th year of certification. The workshops will focus on the renewal process including timelines for registration, entry completion and submission, and the current legislation governing renewal.
Upcoming SC National Board Network Workshops
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National Board Information
National Board Certification (NBC) requires the successful completion of four Components.
Component One, Content Knowledge, is a computer-based assessment designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate content specific knowledge as well as pedagogical practices. This component contains three constructed-response exercises (each 30 minutes in length) and 45 selected response items (60 - 75 minutes allotted, depending on certificate area).
Component Two, Differentiated Instruction, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio comprised of examples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. The included student work samples should demonstrate students’ growth over time. The written commentary should demonstrate the teacher’s ability to analyze his/her own instructional practices.
Component Three, Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, is focused on instructional planning, classroom teaching, the development and use of instructional materials, and reflection. Candidates must submit two videos demonstrating their teaching with students who fall in the age band for the candidate's certificate. Candidates will be assessed on their practice and analysis of practice as it relates instruction, student engagement, and the learning environment.
Component Four, Effective and Reflective Practitioner, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio featuring a profile of a group of students, formative (including student self-assessments) and summative assessments, and the candidate’s participation in a learning community. Candidates also complete a written commentary. Component 4 evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of students, planning, instruction, assessment, partnerships, reflection, and professionalism.
Component One, Content Knowledge, is a computer-based assessment designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate content specific knowledge as well as pedagogical practices. This component contains three constructed-response exercises (each 30 minutes in length) and 45 selected response items (60 - 75 minutes allotted, depending on certificate area).
Component Two, Differentiated Instruction, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio comprised of examples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. The included student work samples should demonstrate students’ growth over time. The written commentary should demonstrate the teacher’s ability to analyze his/her own instructional practices.
Component Three, Teaching Practice and Learning Environment, is focused on instructional planning, classroom teaching, the development and use of instructional materials, and reflection. Candidates must submit two videos demonstrating their teaching with students who fall in the age band for the candidate's certificate. Candidates will be assessed on their practice and analysis of practice as it relates instruction, student engagement, and the learning environment.
Component Four, Effective and Reflective Practitioner, requires the completion of a classroom-based portfolio featuring a profile of a group of students, formative (including student self-assessments) and summative assessments, and the candidate’s participation in a learning community. Candidates also complete a written commentary. Component 4 evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of students, planning, instruction, assessment, partnerships, reflection, and professionalism.
PSTA Sponsored Trainings
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), in partnership with Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA), the SC National Board Network (SCNBN), and Richland School District One are happy to offer a free National Board Support Conference for new candidates on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The conference will begin with on-site registration at 9:30, will conclude by 2:30, and will be held at W.J. Keenan High School (361 Pisgah Church Rd, Columbia, SC 29203). We plan to offer a brief introduction followed by three breakout sessions. Candidates may choose between sessions devoted to each of the four components as well as other National Board focused topics (ex. Analyzing National Board Standards). We will also offer a candidate work room staffed by NBCTs and an ATLAS screening room. ATLAS is a library of videos submitted by National Board candidates who went on to achieve certification. While the videos were submitted under the old system, the submissions may help candidates better understand how to approach Component 3. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Advanced registration is required and we are limiting registration to the first 100 candidates. Please click here or copy and paste https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/sah0o97052fznt/ into your browser to register. Registration will close on January 25th.
Advanced registration is required and we are limiting registration to the first 100 candidates. Please click here or copy and paste https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/sah0o97052fznt/ into your browser to register. Registration will close on January 25th.
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), in partnership with Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA), the SC National Board Network (SCNBN), and Richland School District One are happy to offer a free Professional Learning Facilitator (PLF) Training on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The training will take place in conjunction with the National Board Support Conference and will provide NBCTs with the skills and knowledge necessary to ethically support National Board Candidates. The training will begin with on-site registration at 9:30, will conclude by 12:35, and will be held at W.J. Keenan High School (361 PisgahChurch Rd, Columbia, SC 29203). We also are planning to offer a candidate work room staffed by NBCTs as a part of the conference and will ask NBCTs who attend the PLF training to help staff the work room from 1:00 - 2:15. This will give NBCTs an opportunity to practice their new skills. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Registration is limited to 25 NBCTs and will close when we reach capacity or on January 25th. Please click here or copy and paste https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/sviky6p1qbtocu/ into your browser in order to register.
Registration is limited to 25 NBCTs and will close when we reach capacity or on January 25th. Please click here or copy and paste https://cerra.wufoo.com/forms/sviky6p1qbtocu/ into your browser in order to register.
SCEA Sponsored Trainings
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