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Standards

by Trish

Dec 8, 2016

where can I find the workplace readiness standards

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Kelly M Hi Trish,

Not exactly certain what you are asking. Could you please be more specific? What National Board Certification area are you interested in?

Kelly M lkelly46@sbcglobal.net

On 12/08/16, Trish wrote: > where can I find the workplace readiness standards

Dec 8, 2016

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WHAT WORKS TRISH, I think you're asking for the CTE certificate? If they aren't included in your directions, then I suggest googling them. I'll bet you'll find them.

Please do always include your certificate area in your posts. It helps tremendously.

On 12/08/16, Trish wrote: > where can I find the workplace readiness standards

Dec 8, 2016

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Score Release is December 10!

by Megan

Dec 7, 2016

Scores will be released December 10th!

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mdstarks On 12/07/16, Desiree Rutter wrote: > On 12/07/16, Megan wrote: >> Scores will be released December 10th! > Where did you see this? I haven't received an email yet.

I just received my email less than 10 minutes ago.

Dec 7, 2016

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Kelly M If you are a candidate-in-waiting (submitted something last May) you should have received an email blast from NBPTS about score release this coming Saturday.

If you did NOT receive it, you need to do one or more of these: 1. Check your "My Profile" page to make certain the email address you have there is accurate. 2. Check your ...See More

Dec 8, 2016

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MC Gen-Component 2

by Chelsi

Dec 8, 2016

Should the "Instructional Context" in my written commentary repeat any information from the "Contextual Information Sheet" or should I avoid saying the same thing twice?

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Kelly M Hi Chelsi,

I'd suggest you avoid saying anything twice; it simply takes up space you probably don't have to spare! The assessor(s) will read everything you submit - so they'll read it wherever the info is - and give you credit for it if it's evidence of one of the standards listed for that component.

Sometimes, however, I know ca...See More

Dec 8, 2016

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EA/ELAGoals

by Trish

Dec 7, 2016

Component 2 EA/ELA I know I need 2 students and 4 samples 2 Reading/2 Writing. I do not understand how they want me to write goals.

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School Counselor renewal

by Sandie

Dec 3, 2016

Is anyone working on renewal for School Counseling? Specifically Component 3?

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What Works Sadie, I hope someone will respond, but I want to point you to a yahoo site for renewal candidates. The address is: yahoo.com/groups/NBCrenewal. You should find help there. Good Luck!

On 12/03/16, Sandie wrote: > Is anyone working on renewal for School Counseling? > Specifically Component 3?

Dec 3, 2016

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Kristy Meyers On 12/03/16, What Works wrote: > Sadie, I hope someone will respond, but I want to point > you to a yahoo site for renewal candidates. The address > is: yahoo.com/groups/NBCrenewal. You should find help > there. Good Luck! > > > > > On 12/03/16, Sandie wrote: >> Is anyone working on renewal for School Counseling? &g...See More

Dec 6, 2016

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Component 3

by Bernadette Kavanagh

Oct 27, 2016

In Comp 3, Gen Ed video, do we, the teacher need to be seen or can we video the lesson and only be heard~

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What Works Amy, do take Erin's advice and look at the video section in the GENERAL Instructions. There are diagrams etc. that are helpful.

However, on page 6 of your certificate instructions, is a bullet saying to use a camera angle that shows as many faces as possible. If the camera is on a tripod, consider putting it in a front corner...at an angle...See MoreAmy, do take Erin's advice and look at the video section in the GENERAL Instructions. There are diagrams etc. that are helpful.

However, on page 6 of your certificate instructions, is a bullet saying to use a camera angle that shows as many faces as possible. If the camera is on a tripod, consider putting it in a front corner...at an angle showing the class from that position. With luck, if YOU are mostly at the front of the class, then you would show too and would certainly show if you work the room, moving as you speak, stopping to interact with students etc.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR FACE TO SHOW AT LEAST ONCE DURING THE SEGMENT YOU SUBMIT...A COUPLE OF TIMES IS EVEN BETTER!

There is a lot of evidence in the kids facial expressions, body language etc. that can't be seen from a rear position.

If YOU don't show clearly within the position the camera is in, then you need to do one or both of these things: 1. Walk into the camera frame several times and/or 2. Literally pick up the tripod/camera and move it to another position. You can also do this if you want to show both sides of a class, for example. Move the tripod from the right front to the left front. It doesn't matter to the assessors if they see this motion.

If you have students who can't be filmed, seat them out of camera range or tell your filmed who they are so he/she can avoid them.

If someone is filming for you, have them change positions several times and/or follow you as you move to get both kid faces and yours.

The video itself doesn't receive a separate score. But it's support for your writing, so you want as much to show as possible.

You have plenty of time...it's still relatively early in this year's cycle...so you CAN film again to try to incorporate more faces.

Hope this helps and Good Luck!

On 11/07/16, Erin wrote: > Reading over the general portfolio instructions for videoing > helped me clarify a lot pages 30-38. > It does state generally the camera should be pointed at the > speaker.... if camera is positioned at back of the room than > a side position is more effective. > On 11/06/16, Amy C. wrote: >> A friend today shared with me that she had to redo her >> videos because she couldn't see the students speaking >> (their faces) to point out in her commentary. This has me >> worried as well, since I have been taping from the back of >> the room. You can see the students, but not all of their >> faces. She told me she was in some of her videos last year, >> but that sometimes she was just taping the kids working > and >> discussing their work. She hasn't found out if she passed >> yet, but I feel like she knows what she is doing.

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Amy C. On 11/07/16, What Works wrote:
> Amy, do take Erin's advice and look at the video section
> in the GENERAL Instructions. There are diagrams etc. that
> are helpful.
>
> However, on page 6 of your certificate instructions, is a
bullet
> saying to use a camera angle that shows as many faces as
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Dec 2, 2016

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Still No Scores

by madmomma2

Nov 21, 2016

Argghhh......

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Scott On 11/21/16, madmomma2 wrote: > Argghhh......

It was the middle of December last year, so I wouldn't expect them any sooner than that, despite the NBCT email we all received about them coming out.

Nov 28, 2016

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madmomma2 On 11/28/16, Scott wrote: > On 11/21/16, madmomma2 wrote: >> Argghhh...... > > It was the middle of December last year, so I wouldn't expect > them any sooner than that, despite the NBCT email we all > received about them coming out.

Yes, our friends who have been certified for a few years said that they received their...See More

Dec 2, 2016

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Waiting on score release to decide to continue

by Undecided

Nov 18, 2016

I haven't yet registered or paid my fee for the 2016-2017 cycle because, quite frankly, I am not sure that I am going to continue with NB. I did components 1 and 2 this past year, and I feel very confident. However, I had attempted NB several years ago and failed to achieve by a single point (after three tries).

Is there anyone else waiti...See More

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Bmf8140 Very true, What Works! I definitely have a better
understanding of what the process looks like. I hope I am
encouraged by my upcoming scores to move forward since
I've already put in so much time and effort for the first
2 components :)

I am an ELA candidate, and for Component 2, I had to
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What Works Bmf8140 (funny -( bmf are my initials too!) in my humble opinion, as a CSP of many years, the ELA Component 2 is the most difficult of ALL the certificate areas. When a candidate scores well on it I'm amazed and when they don't score quite what they need, I fully get it. IT'S HARD!

Whatever your score turns out to be, just know that you ar...See MoreBmf8140 (funny -( bmf are my initials too!) in my humble opinion, as a CSP of many years, the ELA Component 2 is the most difficult of ALL the certificate areas. When a candidate scores well on it I'm amazed and when they don't score quite what they need, I fully get it. IT'S HARD!

Whatever your score turns out to be, just know that you are a much smarter and wiser candidate now than when you first began. You've already learned so much and should you need to do it over, it won't be nearly as onerous as the first time around.

I surely hope you won't have to , but please take some comfort in knowing this about the process. This really goes for all candidates in all certificate areas. You'll almost certainly do better on a second try - most candidates do.

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND ALL WHO ARE WAITING!

On 12/02/16, Bmf8140 wrote: > Very true, What Works! I definitely have a better > understanding of what the process looks like. I hope I am > encouraged by my upcoming scores to move forward since > I've already put in so much time and effort for the first > 2 components :) > > I am an ELA candidate, and for Component 2, I had to > discuss 8 lessons (2 writing plus 2 reading for 2 > students) within 13 pages. That works out to 1.6 pages > (double spaced) per lesson. Not NEAR enough space to > clearly paint a picture of what I was doing to make sure > the students were growing and learning. And within that, I > had to also provide a page of Instructional Context and > also give background information on each student. So when > it came down to it, I had about 11 pages to write about > the actual lessons, individualized instruction, and work > samples. Less than 1.5 pages, actually. > > I just felt like I had so much to tell, and was so excited > about the huge strides my students were making, but wasn't > "allowed" to submit all of the examples and evidence. > > On 11/28/16, What Works wrote: >> National Board Certification is an optional endeavor, so >> if > you >> decide it's not right for you or that you just don't care >> to > go >> on, then you should act on what feels right for you. >> >> I'm not sure just what you're referring to when you >> mention the page limits of approx. 1.5 pages per lesson. >> Written Commentaries along with the various forms give >> much more space than that. That said, however, it's not >> easy to put everything into the WC that we want to. >> What's fair, though is that everyone has the same >> parameters. And those parameters force candidates to be >> succinct and to the point - again not easy. >> >> My guess is that your experience last year, regardless of >> your score, will serve you well should you decide to go >> on. Doing that first effort, whatever component it was, >> is the hardest. You won't be starting from the same >> position this year ... you're "smarter" now about the >> process. >> >> What ever your decision, Best Wishes to you. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 11/28/16, Bmf8140 wrote: >>> Same! I've lost motivation after last year. To me, I >>> thought the restrictions on the page numbers allowed, >>> given what >> we >>> were asked to do/explain/prove caused me so much stress, >> and >>> was pretty much impossible. Clearly proving that I was >> doing >>> everything possible to help students succeed in >>> essentially 1.5 pages per lesson? How? I know I was >>> going above and beyond. I know that the specific >>> students I focused on >> made >>> huge strides. But I feel like I was set up for failure >>> by not being given enough space to prove all of that. I >>> guess we'll see what the scores say... >>> >>> >>> On 11/21/16, Iololike wrote: >>>> On 11/18/16, Undecided wrote: >>>>> I haven't yet registered or paid my fee for the >>>>> 2016-2017 cycle because, quite frankly, I am not sure >>>>> that I am going to continue with NB. I did components >>>>> 1 and 2 >> this >>>>> past year, and I feel very confident. However, I had >>>>> attempted NB several years ago and failed to achieve >>>>> by >> a >>>>> single point (after three tries). >>>>> >>>>> Is there anyone else waiting on their scores before >>>>> continuing the process?

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When scores are released....

by Susan

Nov 29, 2016

Just curious when the scores are released, where exactly will I look for them? When I log into my Management System (at [link removed]?

Will I get an email that tells me scores are posted? or do I just keep checking there every single day?? haha

I'm just ready to find out how I did! :) Thanks!

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susie Now, that is exactly the kind of reply I wanted to see :) thank you for the time you took to answer me!

now, fingers & toes crossed!!!

On 11/29/16, Mme B wrote: > You'll get an email in advance that explains the whole > thing. I believe the actual release happens very late on > a Friday night/early on a Saturday mor...See More

Dec 1, 2016

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What Works Well, the GOOD NEWS is that since it's now December we know scores will be released THIS MONTH! :)

On 12/01/16, susie wrote: > Now, that is exactly the kind of reply I wanted to see :) > thank you for the time you took to answer me! > > now, fingers & toes crossed!!! > > > > On 11/29/16, Mme B wrote: >> Yo...See More

Dec 1, 2016

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Ahhh!

by Michelle

Dec 1, 2016

The suspense of the score release is killing me lol!!!!

On a brighter note, if there are any 9-12 Physical Education teachers that would like to discuss Component 4, let me know!

Good Luck Everyone!

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