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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 4/27/2018 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 4/16/2018 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Aggie Salter
Agency Assistant: Melissa Sumwalt 608-745-5478
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
4/26/2018 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Attachments:

National Board Certification will distinguish you as an accomplished, effective teacher who has met the highest standards in the profession. Obtaining National Board Certification is a rigorous process to undertake and CESA 5 can support you through our upcoming 2018-19 Cohort.

 

We invite you to attend our free informational meeting where you will learn what the certification process entails and how the 2018-19 Cohort can support you.  

 

A brief overview of CESA 5’s NBC Cohort:

  • 6-8 meetings throughout the 18-19 year, beginning August 16, 2018.  The remaining dates to be determined by the Cohort.

  • Component guidance from CESA 5’s National Board Certified Lead Mentor Team

  • Individual meetings with Readers

  • The support and collaboration of those in the Cohort

  • A place to:

    • go with questions

    • be in the frame of mind to work on your components

    • receive individualized support

 

Why should you be a part of this?

  • Wisconsin offers National Board Certification reimbursement for up to $2000 for costs incurred.
  • Scholarships are available.
  • Some local school districts use Title monies and/or professional development funds to provide fee support to candidates seeking certification. Please inquire with your principal or central office administrator to see if this is a possibility for you.
  • After the initial year of certification, Wisconsin NBCTs are eligible to receive annual grants of $2500 or $5000 per year for as long as you are National Board Certified. 

 

To see the Guide to National Board Certification (case sensitive): https://goo.gl/kYwp1a

Other:

Financial incentives

 

Click here to learn about National Board Certification from the NBCT website.

See if your area of expertise is included. 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.