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What Works Holly, on page 6 of your instructions are a couple of bullets that might help you. I think you could shrink the work just enough to fit onto an 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper. It should be readable. The other idea is to photograph the work, then scan the photo.

Hopefully one of those ideas will work or someone else will come to your rescue with a...See More

Dec 26, 2016

Score Verfication

by Adam

Dec 22, 2016

Has anyone been successful in requesting a score verification and getting their scores raised? I only got a 2.25 on comp 3 and after comparing the feedback to my paper I feel underscored. Thanks!

What Works I hope someone with experience will also respond. I believe a score verification involves ONLY checking the NB data base to be sure that the score the assessors assigned is the one you received. No scores are changed. To my knowledge, there is no pathway to having a Component rescored short of an appeal which is a lengthy, complicated, expensive, a...See More

Dec 22, 2016

C3 Instructional Materials Description

by MCole

Dec 19, 2016

I am working on Component 3 (Social Studies) and the 2 page description of the instructional materials. Each video has to have this. If I filmed the same class for both videos, how much of the description can be the same? Some questions are more general to the class- like instructional challenges, social and physical context. Can my answers to thes...See More

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What Works Hello MCole,

There are 3 places in C3 where you write about the class in the video:

1) In the Writing About Planning section,the first two bullets are about the class in general, so the info you write for each video could be the same , or nearly so. The other bullets, though (goals, rationales etc.) would differ for each video bec...See More

Dec 20, 2016

MCole Thank you - exactly the information I needed.

On 12/20/16, What Works wrote: > Hello MCole, > > There are 3 places in C3 where you write about the class > in the video: > > 1) In the Writing About Planning section,the first two > bullets are about the class in general, so the info you > write for each video could be...See More

Dec 20, 2016

What supports are available for help with Component 3 & 4?

I am really discouraged by my portfolio scores and have little support with so few fellow counselors going through this process. I have completed 1,2,and 3 with the following scores

Component 1 - Ex 1 - 3 Ex 2 - 2 Ex 3 - 3 SRI - 3.613

Component 2 - 2

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Low Scores for 2 & 3

by WA Counselor

Dec 12, 2016

Mary On 12/12/16, WA Counselor wrote: > What supports are available for help with Component 3 & 4? > > I am really discouraged by my portfolio scores and have > little support with so few fellow counselors going through > this process. > I have completed 1,2,and 3 with the following scores > > Component 1 - Ex 1 - 3 > Ex 2...See More

Dec 16, 2016

I need advice. My Component 1 scores are as follows: E1 3.0 E2 3.0 E3 2.0 (Boo!!) SR 2.763 This averages to a 2.691. While I did meet the 1.75 mark, I missed the 2.75 score. Should I go ahead and retake E3 now? I made a 2.875 on Component 2, and I'm currently work on Components 3 and 4. I don't want to spend the extra $125 if it won't be necessary,...See More

Component 1 scores

by tcooper

Dec 15, 2016

Hello,

I teach 1st grade and am a little confused on what work samples to submit for Component 2. I took a writing sample at the beginning of the year where students had to write about the coolest place that they have ever visited. I am wondering if it's okay if my next sample is an opinion piece (we are currently writing about if they lik...See More

EC Gen. Component 2

by AngelaE

Dec 14, 2016

AYA Math Component 4

by Paige

Dec 13, 2016

Hello! I have completed Components 1 - 3 and am gearing up for Component 4. Are there any other AYA Math people out there that are interested in chatting about this?

I have felt a little overwhelmed by the whole component and while I think I'm finally starting to process what they're asking for, I'd love to bounce ideas off someone else.

Meloldie Murray On 12/13/16, Paige wrote: > Hello! > I have completed Components 1 - 3 and am gearing up for > Component 4. Are there any other AYA Math people out > there that are interested in chatting about this? > > I have felt a little overwhelmed by the whole component > and while I think I'm finally starting to process what > they're...See More

Dec 13, 2016

CTE certification- Career and Technical Education

by Susie

Dec 13, 2016

I'm looking for support from others working towards CTE certification. I just finished my C1 and working on C2, C3, and C4 now. Would love to find someone to bounce ideas and questions off of!

if so, email is: susanstrickline at Yahoo com (just put it all together :) )

*hope this is okay to share here...

Component 4 and Exceptional Children

by lmharris68

Dec 2, 2016

I would love to brainstorm with anyone teaching severe/profound students on the completion of Component 4. Can't imagine how challenging this will be trying to create student self assessments.

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What Works I believe the link is [link removed]!

On 12/07/16, Marianna wrote: > I would love to brainstorm with you! > > Shall we start a new group somehow? > Someone mentioned a Yahoo group. Does anyone have the link? > > > On 12/02/16, lmharris68 wrote: >> I would love to brainstorm with anyone teaching >> severe/...See More

Dec 7, 2016

mickey191179 On 12/02/16, What Works wrote: > Hello Imharris68. You definitely have a challenge. I see > two possibilities: 1) using assessments you already are > familiar with and use; or 2) thinking outside the box. > > Let me ask you...what kinds of assessments do you > already do with your students? I'm wondering about > things such as ...See MoreOn 12/02/16, What Works wrote: > Hello Imharris68. You definitely have a challenge. I see > two possibilities: 1) using assessments you already are > familiar with and use; or 2) thinking outside the box. > > Let me ask you...what kinds of assessments do you > already do with your students? I'm wondering about > things such as observations, checklists, rubrics where > you rank the ability to do a skill on a continuum...those > kinds of things. Likely not a paper/pencil assessment. > > Are there any standardized types of assessments you do > go measure cognitive learning? Do you do any kinds of > pre/post testing? If so, could you consider doing a > pretest (to ascertain a student's starting point), then a > formative assessment (could be the same as the pretest) > along the way, and finish with a posttest at the end? > > Thinking outside the box a bit...journal entries, dictation > of a response to a question, responses to pictures, etc.? > > Let's say you are doing a science unit about the moon. > Could your student dictate to you draw a picture of "what > he knows about the moon" at the beginning (pretest), > then another picture after some instruction (formative), > then at the end (summative)? Or could he be shown > some pictures that he would use as responses to > questions about the moon ( Which picture shows a full > moon? Why does the moon "shine"?) etc. > > What about a collage about a topic at 3 distinct points > within a unit? > > Not knowing your students, I don't know if those > concepts may be too difficult, but I use them as an > illustration of some types of assessments you might think > about. Modification might be needed, but they might > spark an idea you hadn't thought of. > > Good Luck! > > > > > On 12/02/16, lmharris68 wrote: >> I would love to brainstorm with anyone teaching >> severe/profound students on the completion of > Component >> 4. Can't imagine how challenging this will be trying to >> create student self assessments. I need ideas as well for Exceptional Needs Component 4. I teach Multiple Disabilities/Severe and Profound and would love any ideas of how to get started. My students are picture oriented and do not have the ability to write. They have lots of fine motor issues and are nonverbal. If you have any ideas let me know.

Dec 13, 2016

Scores Posted - What Works what do you think?

by NC SC

Dec 9, 2016

Hello What Works!!

Scores are posted! I'm the school counselor in NC:)

I'd love your feedback:)

For component 3 I got a 3.625 !!! I can't believe it! I've really grown from Component 2 thanks to many mentors and your book.

So here is what I have so far:

Component 1: Exercise 1: 4.0 Exercise 2: 3.0 Exerci...See More

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NC SC 12/12/16 WA Counselor!

Don't be discouraged. What Works has a book coming out
that would help you on C3 and C4. Ask her in a thread the
name of it!

It will change you and help you through this process:)

Good Luck!

On 12/12/16, What Works wrote:
> WA Counselor, you have a wild mix of scores! C1 sc...See More

Dec 12, 2016

What Works Thank you NC SC for the vote of confidence. The new book is called WHAT WORKS! Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification, Version 3.0, Components 3 and 4. (Such a catchy title! LOL!) It's available now on Amzon for $18. There is also a version for Components 1 and 2. I occasionally mention the books but not often. I don't come...See MoreThank you NC SC for the vote of confidence. The new book is called WHAT WORKS! Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification, Version 3.0, Components 3 and 4. (Such a catchy title! LOL!) It's available now on Amzon for $18. There is also a version for Components 1 and 2. I occasionally mention the books but not often. I don't come to the NB sites to sell books, I come to coach candidates because I believe the process makes us better and identifies accomplished teaching. I hope the book will be helpful to all.

On 12/12/16, NC SC wrote: > 12/12/16 WA Counselor! > > Don't be discouraged. What Works has a book coming out > that would help you on C3 and C4. Ask her in a thread the > name of it! > > It will change you and help you through this process:) > > Good Luck! > > On 12/12/16, What Works wrote: >> WA Counselor, you have a wild mix of scores! C1 scores >> are excellent and because it's weighted heavily, you'll >> garner a lot of points here. Component 3, also heavily >> weighted, also has a great score. C2 is your albatross at >> the moment. I have to be honest and say that you should >> keep in the back of your mind that you MIGHT need to do >> it over to get all the points (unknown at this time) >> you'll need to certify. But if you score well on C4, that >> might not be necessary...they might all average out just >> fine. If you were in my cohort, I'd advise you to work >> like the devil on C4 and see what your scores are next >> year. Then if you're shy a few points (because of the >> 1.75), you can do it over and devote plenty of time to >> doing it. You're a much "smarter" candidate than you were >> when you did C2 and chances are strong that you'd score >> much higher the second time around. GOOD LUCK! >> >> >> >> On 12/12/16, What Works wrote: >>> On 12/12/16, WA Counselor wrote: >>>> On 12/09/16, NC SC wrote: >>>>> Hello What Works!! >>>>> >>>>> Scores are posted! I'm the school counselor in NC:) >>>>> >>>>> I'd love your feedback:) >>>>> >>>>> For component 3 I got a 3.625 !!! I can't believe it! >>>> I've >>>>> really grown from Component 2 thanks to many mentors >>> and >>>>> your book. >>>>> >>>>> So here is what I have so far: >>>>> >>>>> Component 1: Exercise 1: 4.0 Exercise 2: 3.0 Exercise >>>>> 3: 3.0 constructed response: 3.506 >>>>> >>>>> Component 2: 1.75 >>>>> >>>>> Component 3: 3.625 >>>>> >>>>> So would you say I'm still in the fight to possibly >>>>> pass >>>> the >>>>> first go round next year? >>>>> >>>>> Thank YOU:) >>>> >>>> I also am a school counselor but my score on Component >>> 3 >>>> was barely better than 2 (#2 - 2.0 #3 - 2.125) Can you >>>> tell me what book? I am having trouble finding mentors >>>> specifically to counseling and am feeling discouraged >>>> :(

Dec 12, 2016