National Board Candidate Support
The Professional Teaching Development Center at California State University, Fullerton has run a support program for National Board Candidates since 2007 under the direction of Dr. Mark Ellis, NBCT and Tara Barnhart, NBCT. These support sessions offer teachers an opportunity to collaborate with National Board Certified Teachers and other National Board Candidates while completing the classroom-based portfolio assessment and preparing for the assessment center exercises. This type of collaborative support is recognized by the National Board as a valuable part of the assessment process. We offer support for first-time Candidates and Advanced Candidates.
The CSU Fullerton Candidate Support Sessions meet monthly on Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on the CSUF campus, College Park Room 550 (2600 E. Nutwood in Fullerton, at the corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth). Local cohorts also meet once monthly during the week in the Pomona Unified School District, Anaheim Union School District, Whittier Union School District, Beaumont Unified School District, and the Corona Norco Unified School District. Meetings address topics such as the National Board teaching standards, writing within the portfolio, videotaping your classroom, and understanding the scoring process. National Board Certified Teachers facilitate small groups based on certificate areas. In the small groups, candidates generally provide constructive feedback on each other's work, share experiences, and raise and answer questions about teaching and the assessment process. Most candidates tell us that being part of a group provides a greater opportunity for professional growth while completing the National Board process.
Please note, if you plan to participate in the CSU Fullerton Candidate Support Program, participation in one of the Introductory Seminars is highly recommended since information and material will be addressed in these seminars that will not be repeated in the support program sessions.
Dates for
2009-2010 |
Support Session Topics
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| September 12 |
Getting Organized |
| October 10 |
The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching |
| November 14 |
Three Types of Writing |
| December 12 |
Analyzing Student Work as Evidence |
| January 9 |
Reflective Practice |
| February 13 |
Reading for Evidence of the Standards |
| March 13 |
Portfolio Submission |
| April 10 |
Assessment Center Preparation |
How are the support sessions structured?
The first hour of each session will be spent in a large group setting. The second two hours will be spent in small groups of 5-10 candidates with one NBCT who is also a NBPTS-trained Candidate Support Provider.
How much does it cost to join the support sessions?
There is a $50 materials fee to attend the sessions, and it is recommended that participants purchase (at their own cost ) Accomplished Teaching: The Key to National Board Certification (2nd edition) by Bess A. Jennings and MaryAnn D. Joseph (available through the CSUF Bookstore or Amazon.com).
Can I earn college credit for participating in the support sessions?
Yes, college credit is available through CSU Fullerton Extended Education for a fee of $95. More information and applications will be available at support program meetings.
How do I sign up for the support sessions?
To be added to the interest list, follow this link to our enrollment form.
If you have trouble with the link, paste this URL into the address bar of your web browser: http://forms3.createforms.com/78180/form_2_1.html
Enroll early as space is limited.
What is the timeline for pursuing for National Board Certification in 2009-10?
- January 1 - December 31, 2009
Application, $65 processing fee, and $500 non-refundable materials fee must be received by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
- March 31, 2010
Due date for classroom-based portfolio portion of the assessment
- January 5, 2010 - June 15, 2010
Window for assessment center portion of the assessment. Schedule an Appointment
What financial aid is available to help with National Board Candidate fees?
You should first check with your school district and teachers union to see what sort of National Board Candidate fee support they offer. A partial list of California school district support for National Board Candidates is here.
National Board Candidates who participate in the PTDC at CSU Fullerton support program are guaranteed a $1,250 federal fee subsidy.
Candidates who participate in the PTDC at CSU Fullerton support sessions may also be eligible for scholarships of up to $750 for first-time Candidates, and up to $600 for Advanced Candidates. Scholarship funds are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment to NBPTS of the $65 processing fee and $500 non-refundable materials fee must be verified before scholarship funds can be applied to a candidate’s National Board fee account.
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