"“Learning is not achieved by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail AdamsAwareness Sessions for National Board Certification for 2013-2014 Cycle
Awareness sessions are designed as an overview of the National Board Certification (NBC) process for teachers, union leaders or administrators. The purpose of this session is to explain the framework of the NBC process and to provide access to professional, financial and technical supports available to candidates: timelines, fees and a discussion of the benefits, certifications and processes involved in certification.
Capital Region National Board Awareness Session
Instructor: Melissa Gergen, NBCT
Location: 900 Watervliet Shaker Rd.
Date: May 9, 2013
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Fee: No fee
Registration Link
Union Graduate College NBC Cohort
Instructors: Dr. Catherine Snyder, NBCT, PhD, Rich Lasselle, NBCT
Location:Union Graduation College Nott St. Schenectady
Fee: No Fee
REGISTRATION is required.
Date: May 20, 2013
Time: 4:00-6:00PM
National Board Certification Cohorts
in the Capital Region 2012-2013
By establishing a supportive community of professionals, participants will be guided through portfolio development and assessment preparation. Group members will participate and support others in monthly meetings and 2-day institutes which take place in the summer and winter. Sessions will focus on all aspects of the certification process including applying, personal reflection, videotaping, effective writing techniques, and peer review. These groups will have a maximum of 15 candidates and guided by NBCTs who have been trained as NB Facilitators or Candidate Support Providers by NBPTS.
Union Graduate College NBC Cohort
Instructors: Dr. Catherine Snyder, NBCT, PhD, Rich Lasselle, NBCT
Location:Union Graduation College Nott St. Schenectady
Fee: BOCES COSer $400 to Capital Region BOCES
REGISTRATION is required. 35 in-service hours
Dates/Times: 10/19, 11/16, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/1, 3/15 (4-8pm)
Capital Region NBC Cohort
Instructor: Melissa Gergen, NBCT
Location: 900 Watervliet Shaker Rd.
Fee: BOCES COSer $400 to Capital Region BOCES
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 24 inservice hours
Dates/Times: 10/11, 11/1, 12/13, 2/7, 3/14 (4-8PM)
Please contact Maureen Shiland for Informational Session at your district. NYSUT may also help you underwrite Awareness Session costs.
Take One- An Entry Point to National Board Certification
We are proud to present this outstanding opportunity for teachers who are interested in learning more about the National Board Process thru a hands-on participatory approach. Take One! Provides a short-term experience with the National Board Certification process so teachers can gain familiarity and experience by completing only one entry (instead of the four required) for their certification area. Take One! is a new offering from NBPTS for educators interested in experiencing the highly praised professional development attributes of National Board Certification. It is a standards- based professional development opportunity that has been built from NBPTS, nationally respected assessment program, a program proven by independent research to contribute to the improvement of teacher quality that, in turn, impacts improved student learning. Take One! consists of one video portfolio entry from any of the 24 certificate areas of the National Board Certification assessment program. Take One! also includes a personal activity book that offers guidance on evidence-based teaching and how it fits within the architecture of an accomplished teacher's practice. With this activity book educators will be able to practice and self-assess evidence-based teaching and reflective analysis. This is a wise investment of professional development funds for school districts, particularly those with high-need schools in which all the fees are waived. Entries are due April 15th annually.
New Take One Cohorts for 2012-2013
SAGE Take One!
Instructor: Dr. Edna Baker and Mr. Ed Baker
Location: Russell Sage College, French House Annex - Voltaire - 1st Floor
Fee: None, however REGISTRATION is required. 45 in-service hours
Dates/Times: 10/16/12, 4:30-6pm. (Additional dates/times will be determined by the group at the first meeting.)
JOHNSTOWN Take One!
NBCT Instructor:Heather Buskirk, NBCT
Location: HFM BOCES, room TBD
Fee: None, however REGISTRATION is required. 45 in-service hours
Dates/Times: 10/24/12, 4:00-5:30pm. (Additional dates/times will be determined by the group at the first meeting.)
NORTH COUNTRY Take One!
NBCT Instructors:Judy Moffitt andSusan Moore-Palumbo
Location: Gick Road BOCES, 27 Gick Rd. Saratoga, NY 12866
room TBD
Fee: None, however REGISTRATION is required. 45 in-service hours
Dates/Times: 10/24/12, 4:00-5:30pm. (Additional dates/times will be determined by the group at the first meeting.
Specialized Workshops & Institutes
Entry Review for NBC Candidates and Take One Participants
This is an opportunity for candidates to write, participate in entry review, or analyze their videos with other candidates and National Board Certified Teachers. Please bring entry directions, scoring guide, and standards for your certification area.
Location: University @ Albany East Campus—Rensselaer, Building A
Date: March 2, 2013 (Sat.); Time: 9:00-4:00
Registration Link
Fee: $25 Registration is required. 7 hrs
Lunch is provided.
Instructors are NBCTs from various certificate areas.
National Board Assessment Center Workshop
Of special interest to National Board Candidates, this dinner marks a shift in focus from portfolio submission to Assessment Center preparation. in their certificate area. This is an opportunity for all NBC candidates and advanced candidates to meet with each other and discuss resources, standards and assessment framework topics. Candidates will collaborate in groups of similar certification areas. Please bring scoring guide, exercise descriptions, resources and curriculum information to share.
Location: Saratoga Administration Blg Rm 223
Date: April 17, 2013 (Wed.);Time: 4:30-8:00 pm
Fee: $20
Registration is required. 3.5 hrs
Light dinner is provided.
Instructors are NBCTs from various certificate areas
Summer Institutes for National Board Candidates:
This NBC Summer Institute is designed especially for teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification as new/current candidates or Take One Candidates. This Institute was created to give candidates an entry point to the National Board process that is experiential and inviting. Candidates will learn the fundaments of the NBC process: core propositions.teacher standards, entry requirements, types of writing, and framework of accomplished teaching. Candidates should bring their standards and portfolio directions from www.nbpts.org.
Location: Carey Conference Center, Rennselaerville NY
Date:
July 10-12, 2012 (3pm Wednesday to 3pm Friday0
Fee: $175 which includes: meals, lodging, and professional development
Writing Institutes for National Board Candidates
In response to requests from teachers who are current National Board candidates, or Advanced Candidates this retreat was created to give time to their own writing in a collegial environment. Working independently, with partners, or in writing groups on portfolio entries, candidates have the opportunity to write, read, and reflect in congenial and supportive surroundings. The community of writers and reviewers supports the development of portfolio entries and the peer review of video tapes of classroom teaching. Recognizing that candidates need time for intellectual stimulation, for reading and writing and to exchange feedback with colleagues from diverse schools, the writing retreat helps teachers exchange ideas and respond to one another's works. This group gathering is unlike other retreats because candidates have the chance to discuss and listen to issues particular to their unique work, as their work is unfolding. Join your colleagues for thoughtful and reflective discussion about National Board Certification in a collegial setting. Please bring a laptop computer, videos, entries, portfolio directions, standards, and scoring guide.
Regional Writing Insitutes are sponsored by
New York State Teacher Centers, and NYSUT!
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Mid-Hudson Teacher Center Writing Institute |
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January 18-19, 2013 |
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Writing Institute for NBC Candidates at Adelphi University |
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National Board Writing Institute in Buffalo |
| TBA | Writing Institute for NBC Candidates in Rochester |
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Lauren Ormsby issupporting candidates from the Ripley area. |
| March 2, 2013 | Entry Review for Candidates and Take One participants UAlbany-East Campus |
| July 10-12, 2013 | Summer Institute for NBC Candidates at Rensselaerville Meeting Center |
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Summer Institute for NBC Candidates |
| TBA | Summer Institute for NBC Candidates at Southtowns Teacher Center-Hamburg NY |
For National Board Certified Teachers..
NBCT Renewal Cohort for 2012-13 STILL TIME to JOIN!!!
This program is designed for National Board Certified Teachers who are in their 8th or 9th year and desire to pursue the NBPTS Renewal process. Participants will meet to participate in peer review and video analysis to discuss their continuum of growth and how it impacts student learning. RENEWAL IS DUE APRIL 30TH.
Dates: 4-7 PM on Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Jan. 10 and 8-4 on March 15
Professional Development-- 20 hrs (Certificate provided)
Instructor: Mary Johnson, NBCT (Niskayuna CSD)
Location: NYSUT Headquarters 800 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham
Capital Region Board Room
Cohort Fee: $85 includes all sessions Please send check to CASDA . Details on MLP Registration link.
Registration is required.
NBPTS Candidate Support Provider Training 2013
Whether you wish to support candidates formally by a establishing a support group or informally within your school, this training will take your knowledge of NBC to a whole new level. This training was designed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for National Board Certified Teachers, Higher Education Personnel, and Teacher Center Directors who are providing support for teachers pursuing National Board Certification. This program is designed to provide Candidate Support Providers or Facilitators the foundations necessary to help candidates through the rigorous process by forming Support Groups. NBPTS Certificate upon completion. Download Flier.
For more information or to request a training near you contact Annette Romano
NBPTS Candidate Support Providers Institute
Instructor: Annette Romano, NBCT, NBPTS Faculty
Tenative Summer Date July 10-12, 2013 (3pm Wednesday to 3pm Friday)
Carey Conference Center, Rensselaerville, NY
Fee: $250 which includes: meals, lodging, and professional development materials
Registration information will be posted soon.
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