NATIONAL BOARD WORKSHOPS:

Once again, PSTA will offer professional development workshops for National Board Certification candidates across the Palmetto State. These workshops are designed to support first-time candidates and National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who have applied to renew certificates. All workshops will be led by Brett DeLoach Vaughn.

Due to the nature of the NB certification process, workshop agendas will focus on topics that candidates will find useful when pursuing National Board Certification. Candidates will also be given time to ask questions and network with other candidates in order to explore challenges of the process with other accomplished teachers.

Brett achieved certification in 2001. She is currently renewing her National Board Certification. She has conducted candidate support workshops and trainings for candidates, District Liasons and candidate support providers in SC for 9 years. She administered the NB Loan Program at CERRA from August 2007 until she returned to the classroom in August 2009.

September 18, 2010- Getting Started: Understanding the Standards, Timelines and Tips. Materials Needed: Copy of standards, portfolio instructions, scoring guide. Registration Deadline: September 15, 2010

November 13, 2010- Writing for the portfolio: understanding descriptive, analytical, and reflective writing, documenting accomplishments, and how scoring works. Materials Needed: copy of standards, portfolio instructions, scoring guide. Registration Deadline: November 10, 2010

December 4, 2010- Analyzing Student Work. Materials Needed: portfolio instructions, videotaping instructions, scoring guide. Registration Deadline: December 1, 2010

January 8, 2011 (retake candidates only)- Understanding the retake process. Materials Needed: candidate score report, portfolio instructions, scoring guide. Registration Deadline: January 5, 2011

February 26, 2011- Preparing for Packing: A review of portfolio requirements and tips on packing the box. Materials Needed: portfolio instructions, packing instructions, scoring guide. Registration Deadline: February 23, 2011

April 30, 2011- Preparing for the Assessment Center. Materials Needed: assessment center scoring guide, assessment at a glance, standards. Registration Deadline: April 25, 2011