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
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
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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
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SCEA Sponsored Trainings
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