National Board Certification for Media Specialists

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National Board Certification for Media Specialists

• Media Specialist Conference
• Valdosta State University
• April 25, 2007
• Presented by Linda Williams

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What is National Board Certification?
National Board Certification is a symbol of
professional teaching excellence. A National
Board certificate will attest that a teacher was
judged by his or her peers as one who is
accomplished, makes sound professional judgments
about students' best interests, and acts
effectively on those judgments.
http//www.nbpts.org/about/hist.cfm
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Five Core Propositions

• Teachers are committed to students and their
  learning.
• Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to
  teach those subjects to students.
• Teachers are responsible for managing and
  monitoring student learning.

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Core Propositions (cont.)

• Teachers think systematically about their
  practice and learn from experience.
• Teachers are members of learning communities.

http//www.nbpts.org/about_us/news_media/press_kit
?ID12
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Whats in it for you?

• An opportunity to examine everyday practices as a
  media specialist.
• Two 5-year clear, renewable certificates upon
  successful completion.
• A commitment from State of Georgia for 10 above
  salary schedule for life of the two
  certificates. (Must be in NI school).

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What are the entry requirements?

• A minimum of three years in current position
  (within the same system).
• Possess a minimum of baccalaureate degree.
• Have a current state teaching license for
  position held.
• Complete application and pay 2,565 for
  registration and assessment (500 65
  registration fee are nonrefundable).

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What will you do during the process for
certification?

• Submit four entries that will be assessed by
  NBPTS teachers.
• Take a three-hour assessment on computer that
  consists of six writing prompts related to
  Library Media Standards.

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How long will this take?

• Candidates may apply anytime before Dec. 31,
  2007. Check out calendar and submission dates.
  http//www.nbpts.org/become_a_candidate/eligibilit
  y_policies
• Must submit a portfolio or take assessment by
  March 31, 2008.
• 24-months from date of assessment entry to
  complete or reapply.

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What do the portfolio entries cover?

• Entry One You will provide evidence of
  collaboration with teachers at your school to
  provide planning, implementation, and assessment
  of learning to students in your school. Evidence
  will include documentation, samples of students
  work, and a written commentary.

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Portfolio Entries (cont.)

• Entry Two You will provide a videotape of your
  teaching that demonstrates your ability to
  instill within students at your school an
  appreciation of literature. The videotape will
  include a brief overview of your media center,
  sample instructional materials, and written
  commentary.

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Portfolio Entries (cont.)

• Entry Three You will provide a videotape
  demonstrating your ability to effectively select
  and integrate technologies into the instructional
  program at your school. This will include sample
  instructional materials and written commentary.

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Portfolio Entries (cont.)

• Entry Four You will provide various
  documentation items that demonstrate your
  accomplishments over a five-year period. You
  will highlight your work as a teacher in three
  categories as a member of the learning
  community as a learner and as a leader.

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Assessment Center

• Computer-generated test.
• Six writing prompts based on standards.
• Three-hour limit.
• Scored by NBPTS assessors.

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How do you get started?

• Contact the Georgia Professional Standards
  Commission
• http//www.gapsc.com/
• Notify them of your intent.

• Receive a PSC Number.
• Register for The Knowledgeable Teacher course or
  other approved course.
• Contact financial resources.
• Follow timeline set by the PSC.

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What is the cost for National Board Certification?

• Total fee is 2,565
• 500 is nonrefundable initial fee NBPTS added a
  65 nonrefundable registration fee.
• 2,000 pays for the actual assessment of entries
  and test.
• You may get assistance for the 2,000.

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Where can you find financial assistance?

• Georgia PSC gets money from state and grants.
  You sign a promissory note with 1-year promise to
  teach.
• PAGE offers a few 2,000 scholarships to members
  who apply.
• See PAGE website http//www.pageinc.org/
• GAE also offers scholarship assistance.
• See GAE website http//neageorgia.org/content.asp
  ?ContentId1032

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How can you begin preparing for NBPTS?

• Look at NBPTS website and get information and
  standards.
• Contact the Georgia PSC about your interest.
• Take The Knowledgeable Teacher course or other
  PSC-approved course.
• Begin NOW by jotting down ideas that relate to
  specifics of NBPTS.

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Important Resources
Website for National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards http//www.nbpts.org Website
for Georgia Professional Standards Commission ht
tp//www.gapsc.com/AboutNBPTS/ National_board.asp
Website for PAGE http//www.pageinc.org/
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Questions??
Feel free to contact me at Berrien High
School lwilliam_at_berrien.k12.ga.us