Did you know that 91% of teachers who pursue Board Certification say it is the most powerful professional learning experience of their careers?
Why not try out Component 3 of National Board Certification
as a PD experience?
"Examining Teaching Practice & the Learning Environment" is a new professional learning opportunity being piloted in 2024-25 in which school- or program-based cohorts will use videos of their classroom instruction to examine their professional practice together as they complete Component 3 of the National Board Process and develop as accomplished teachers. This structure is designed to enable participants to use peer feedback and support to make instructional changes aligned with improved outcomes for each and every student, BPS inclusive education competencies and the Component 3 rubric.
Participants will receive 2 ALC credits for participating in the course and submitting Component 3 to NBPTS by May 17. During this pilot year, the component fee ($475) will be covered by our "Margins to Center" grant. Participants do need to register as candidates with NBPTS ($75) to participate, but are not required to complete all four components of the NBPTS process.
Course registration is now open & space is limited. Priority will be given to participants who enroll together in groups of 3 or more from the same school site.
Confirmations will be sent on January 22.
Audience:
New candidates, in-process candidates & advanced candidates who are working on Component 3
You don't have to be a classroom teacher; you can borrow a class!
Objectives:
By joining this support model, you will…
Build professional community
Build professional capital to grow your professional knowledge base
Use the standards of the National Board to reflect on your teaching practice
Successfully submit Component 3 for National Board certification that demonstrates evidence of your practice and analysis as it relates to instruction, student engagement, and the learning environment.
Develop a thirst to continue the process and design a plan to submit additional components (not required)
Description
12 hrs of in-person sessions: six 90-min sessions + 3-hr retreat
12 hrs to select and review video, draft written commentary and reflect on your practice on your own time
Complete Component 3 of National Board Certification and turn in to NBPTS for scoring
Offerings
Support from trained & supported facilitators
2 ALC course credits (pending approval)
Candidate fee ($475) paid for this C3 Component
Utilization of ATLAS, the NBPTS video library
Pre-course options for getting started: Start right now with Homeroom!
Participant Expectations
Pay the NBPTS registration fee: $75
Attend in-person sessions with your cohort from Jan/Feb - May [View Attendance Policy}
Be willing to share classroom video, written commentary and reflections on your practice
Join at least one writing retreat
Register with NBPTS for Component 3 by Feb 28 (Cost of $475 provided to you)
Submit a complete C3 portfolio entry by May 17
Optional Affinity spaces: Teachers of color are welcome to join the national, online affinity group network organized by NB NAME: the Network of Accomplished Minoritized Educators. For info & key contacts, please click here.