Re: NBCTs/candidates

[Melody Frese <haikumelody@yahoo.com>]

I just went through the process and am still recovering. :-) I would also
recommend joining the yahoo group http://www.onelist.com/community/EAELA

There is so much I wish I had known going into the process. I don't know if
I achieved National Board Certification, but I learned a tremendous amount.
It was one of the best things I have ever done and completely transformed my
teaching and my relationship to my students. Just stay focused on all the
learning you're doing! It helped me stay sane, anyway!

Good luck to you!

Melody

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, on 7/13/07 3:19 PM,
"Frstbrn24@aol.com" <Frstbrn24@aol.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> Cathy
> 
> Wishing you the best of luck!
> 
> Working on my National Board certification made the world of difference in
> my teaching... I assure you that all of the work will be totally be worth  it!
> 
> Portfolios:
> The support classes are essential... they keep you focused on a timeline...
> toward the end (after Christmas) time truly flies... and the stress is
> incredible.  
> 
> If you start with the standards... then examine each portfolio entry, build
> the entire paper around the standards.  Make it completely evident that you
> met EACH standard... since that is what you are being scored on.
> 
> Testing:
> My weakness was ELL... I used online sources...but I wish I had started it
> much sooner to internalize it.  Don't forego the "easier" material such as
> the 
> basic English Lit terms... since I had already had a strong background in
> them... I neglected them prior to the testing... and blanked out on two
> terms... 
> came up with one, but merely described the other (not remembering it until I
> was  outside in my car!)  The stress of a timed test was trying on my
> nerves...  but your technology skills will give you an edge in this... I know
> teachers who  NEVER use a computer that repeatedly fail this section... a lack
> of 
> computer  skills is truly a deterrent from achieving success.
> 
> Congratulations on starting such a phenomenal endeavor!
> Always
> Sandi
> 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 7/12/2007 7:04:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> SommerWind410@aol.com writes:
> 
> 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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