National Board Certification Programs

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TO: Teachers Contemplating National Board Certification, NBPTS Teacher Candidates, Renewing NBCT’s, NBPTS Support Providers, School Administrators 

As we all are facing an unpredictable school year, in response the WKU National Board Certification program is developing different protocols for candidate support.  These protocols are designed to be more conducive for you to fit into your busy schedules. The WKU NBPTS Program will be using a variety of delivery platforms and applications, including Canvas, Google Classroom, Google docs, Zoom, ATLAS.  If the situation warrants it, and it is safe, face-to-face meetings will be considered using WKU and CDC guidelines.

The programs will be available for all either in real time or viewing recordings individually.  All programs will be available through Asynchronous Support (viewing or working individually without fixed times); Synchronous Support (participating at fixed times together with other candidates); and, Blended Support (a mix of asynchronous and synchronous based on individual candidate needs)

TARGET AUDIENCE(S)	PROGRAM TITLE	CONTENT	PROGRAM DATES
Candidate Support Providers COST: $25.00	Going Virtual: Transitioning Facilitator Training	Explanation of new procedures and resources for NBCTS providing support services.	TBA Dates will be determined as needed by requests.
Teachers Contemplating NBPTS; New NBPTS Candidates; Candidate Support Providers; School Administrators; Interested Stakeholders FREE	Just what is National Board Certification?	Overview of the National Board Certification Process with Q & A	TBA Dates will be determined as needed by requests.
New Candidates COST: COMPONENT 1 $75.00 COMPONENT 2: $120.00 COMPONENT 3: $120.00 COMPONENT 4: 4120.00	Candidate Orientation: Dive In the Water Is Fine	Extensive candidate support for Components 1-4 from application to score release.	TBA Dates will be determined as needed by candidates.
Renewal for NBCTs COST: $100.00	Navigating the Maintenance of Certificate (MOC) Process	Explanation and support services for NBCTS completing the MOC.	TBA Dates will be determined as needed by candidates.

If you are interested in participating in any of the above programs, email me at lynn.hines@wku.edu, and add “NPBTS Support” in the subject line. I will provide additional information as it becomes available. Ask any questions you may have.

Please visit this site.  All NBPTS materials are posted and further explanation of the WKU program is provided.

https://sites.google.com/view/wkunbct/home