Candidate Resources

Professional Websites and Journals

As candidates pursuing National Board Certification, you are encouraged to reflect on current research and best practices in the field. Educational websites and journals have been identified as resources in this process.

Temple University Library Access

Paley Library and Harrisburg Library are available to all registered candidates for research. All recommended journals are available at these sites.

Questions

For immediate questions regarding the portfolio process, candidates can call 1-800-22Teach or email using the "Candidate Inquiry Service" available on the NBPTS website.
For questions regarding local support or mentoring, call The Center for Teaching Excellence at 215-204-0557/0372 or email csadjpea@temple.edu.

 

Videotaping Services

We have secured the services of two Temple students, Collin Emley and Gregg Sandler, to assist you with videotaping your classrooms. The university has purchased a video camera, external microphone, and tripods for their use. There will be a fee for their services. Since they are students with other responsibilities, they have given me the times they are available for taping. Their schedules will be more flexible during their semester break (December 16, 2007 to January 16, 2008).

If you would like to secure their services, please e-mail Chris at csadjpea@temple.edu for the initial visit. Please schedule at least one week in advance.

Fall Semester Schedule

Collin Emley
Mondays and Wednesdays: Anytime before 1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Mornings until 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays and Fridays: Anytime before 11:30 a.m.

Gregg Sandler
Mondays and Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to Noon

See more information about Video Fees for this service.

National Resources and Publications

“A Candidate’s Guide to National Board Certification 2006-2007”[pdf*] handbook is an excellent resource for candidates and those interested in the process. The handbook is a joint project of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association(NEA), both supporters of National Board Certification.

“Tips for Completing Entry #4 Documented Accomplishments: Contributions to Student Learning” (Wisconsin Education Association Council).

The following books are available at the Paley Library and Harrisburg Library. The books are written to assist candidates in the certification process:

Accomplish Teaching: The Key to National Board Certification (2nd Edition)
Mary Ann Joseph
Publisher: Kendall-Hunt

Navigating the National Board Certification Process:
A Step-by-Step Workbook for Teachers
Martha H. Hopkins
Publisher: Corwin Press

The National Board Certification Workbook, Second Edition:
How to Develop Your Portfolio and Prepare for the Assessment Exams
Adrienne Mack-Kirschner
Publisher: Heinemann

So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher?
Jerry L. Parks, ED.S., NBCT
Publisher: iUniverse

Chat Board Support

Many chat rooms and boards have been set up around the country to provide mentoring and collegial support among candidates and NBCTS.

We have also set up a Yahoo group for our candidates and National Board Certified Teachers where you can post comments and questions for all. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NBPTSTempleSupportGroup/. It will give you directions on how to subscribe.

 

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