NBPTS Update
Review the NBPTS Principal Certification Program
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Are you an NBCT and a principal? If so, NBPTS is currently seeking applicants to serve on the committee to review the NBPTS Principal Certification Program. The deadline to apply is June 11. Visit the application page to learn more.
New CSP Online Course open for registration
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
The next Candidate Support Provider Online Course is now open for registration. Course dates are June 20 through August 1. The CSP Online Course is designed to provide new and experienced candidate support providers with the practical knowledge, skills and tools needed to successfully support teacher candidates during their National Board Certification process. Register today.
Ron Thorpe wants to hear from you!
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
NBCTs often say that going through the National Board Certification process was the best professional development they ever had. In his open letter to NBCTs, NBPTS President and CEO Ron Thorpe encourages them to take this a step further and talk about how going through the process impacted their students' learning. He'd like to hear these stories of impact directly from NBCTs. Read the letter and share your story with him.
Need help preparing for the Assessment Center?
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
The portfolio is turned in and now you are ready to tackle the Assessment Center. You can take an online tour of the testing facility, view retired prompts and review the scoring guide. Get prepared.
Blog Spotlight: Classroom management that creates harmony instead of hostility
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
Teachers are often required to adopt a schoolwide classroom-management system, or they may institute their own out of a need for structure. Is it possible to incorporate classroom-management levers that are tied directly to learning goals, reinforce expectations, and foster inclusiveness rather than divisive competition in the classroom? Kevin Mixon thinks so.
An open letter to NBCTs: Student achievement
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
Teacher evaluation has become one of the critical issues of our day. In this open letter to NBCTs, NBPTS President and CEO Ron Thorpe invites NBCTs to be a part of this conversation by sharing with him how going through the process of National Board Certification has impacted their learning. Read the letter.
Share your video blog
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
We would like to feature NBCT video bloggers in our Blog Spotlight. If you have a video blog about your story or some unique perspective on key issues that you are passionate about, let us know!
The economy and its impact on education
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
Based on the findings of the Survey of the States report, NBCT James Liou and NBPTS President Ronald Thorpe, team up in this blog post to talk about the implications of this report and possible actions to address them. Read it.
Recruiting accomplished educators? Check out the NBPTS Community Job Board
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
The Community Job Board is a free resource offered by NBPTS to connect our best educators to organizations and initiatives that need them. Take advantage of this and post your opportunity today.
Calling all NBCTs on Twitter
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
NBPTS would like to connect and highlight NBCTs on Twitter on our NBCTs on Twitter list. To join the list, just tweet us from your twitter handle and let us know you want to be added to the list. Follow the list and join the conversation.
Join the NBPTS Facebook page
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
Have you been on the NBPTS Facebook page? We regularly share news, resources, tips and answer questions. Like the page and join the conversation today!
You can be the featured Blog Spotlight!
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
We would like to feature stories from NBCTs who want to share their journey or some unique perspective on key issues they are passionate about. In addition to being our Blog Spotlight of the week, these stories and commentaries will be featured on our website, in social media, and in a variety of publications. If you have a story you would like to share with us, tell us about it.
Blog Spotlight: NBCT and NBPTS president take on the Survey of the States
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 03, 2012
The Survey of the States report, coupled with concerted action and innovative partnership, could lead to practical avenues for meeting the needs of educators and their students across the country. NBCT James Liou and NBPTS President Ronald Thorpe, team up in this blog post to talk about the implications of this report and possible actions to address the issues. Read on.
Have you checked out the NBPTS Community Job Board?
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Periodically, third-parties send job opportunities to the NBPTS to share with our community. See what's new this week and send post opportunities of your own by visiting the board.
Share those pictures!
Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
The 'box' is finally packed and out the door. If you took that final victorious snapshot of you saying goodbye to your box, we want to see it! Send your picture and a caption of your choice to us at our Facebook page and we'll post it in our 'Goodbye Box' album.
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