National Board Candidate Support
National Board Support Conference and Professional Learning Facilitator Training |
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We are happy to announce that CERRA and the SC National Board Network will sponsor a FREE National Board Conference for Initial Candidates on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The conference will begin with on-site registration at 9:30, will conclude by 3:00, and will be held at Carolina Springs Middle School, Lexington School District 1, (6180 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073). The one-day conference will include a brief general session as well as breakout sessions focused on each of the four components. We also will offer a candidate workroom staffed by NBCTs and an ATLAS (library of National Board videos) viewing room. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE BRING YOUR NATIONAL BOARD STANDARDS AND COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOU.
Registration will close on November 29, 2019. Additionally, the conference will include a Professional Learning Facilitator (PLFs) Training session for NBCTs who wish to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to ethically support National Board candidates. The training will begin with on-site registration at 9:30, will conclude around 1:00, and will be held at Carolina Springs Middle School, Lexington School District 1, (6180 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073). NBCTs who participate in the training will be asked to help staff the candidate workroom after the training. This will give the new PLFs an opportunity to practice their skills. Advanced registration is required.
Registration will close on November 29, 2019. |
National Board Awareness Sessions
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, and answer any questions you may have.
Upcoming National Board Awareness Sessions
TBD
National Board Renewal Webinars
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
TBD
South Carolina National
Board Network Workshops
The SC National Board Network (SCNBN) is pleased to offer free National Board Renewal Workshops across the state. Advanced registration is required. 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. Please click the link to register and share this information with other NBCTs in your district. At this moment, we have the following sessions scheduled:
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
TBD
SCEA Sponsored Trainings
TBD
