Re: NBCTs/candidates

["Connie Pohlgeers" <cpohlgeers@fuse.net>]

Hi Cathy

I certified in 2001.  I recommend totally internalizing the standards.  Make 
buzz words lists related to each standard and infuse those words into your 
writing.  Bold the standard terms when writing so that it is easy to read 
and leaves the scorer with no doubt about you meeting the standards.

It is the most valuable pd I have experienced.

Good luck,

Connie Pohlgeers
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Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:03 PM
Subject: [middle-lit] NBCTs/candidates


> Hi all~
>
> Just wondering how many NBCTs/candidates we have in our midst.  For  those 
> of
> you who have been through it:  can you share any  advice/suggested
> readings/resources for someone embarking on the process  this year?
>
> I've applied for EAELA and have just completed several days' worth of
> support classes, which were quite informative and helpful.  But I would 
> certainly
> welcome and appreciate any expertise which the wise folks on this  board 
> might
> be willing to share.
>
> I've decided my first step will be to immerse myself fully in the  NBPTS
> material over the next few weeks, but I find myself having some  initial 
> concerns
> about the assessment center questions and want to begin working  on my 
> weak
> areas, too.  I do have not any specialized training in  diagnosing reading
> problems nor do I have any training/experience with ELL  students.
>
> Any direction or feedback is most appreciated!!!
> Cathy
>
>
>
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