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Adult Studies Program

Adult Studies Program
Phone 757.455.3263

 

National Board Certification Support Program

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Virginia Wesleyan College, in partnership with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and The Southeast Virginia National Board Certified Teacher Regional Network (SEVA), has developed the VWC National Board Certification Support Program. The program supports NBCT candidates in Region II, and is coordinated through the Virginia Wesleyan College Adult Studies Program.

Program Components

  1. Virginia Wesleyan College NBCT Professional Development Studies for Pre-Candidates and NBCT Active Candidates
    • IMPORTANT: PDS-NB2 (Personalized Professional Growth and National Board Certification) will be offered in the Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 semesters. Those wishing to take this class will need to complete an ASP Application Form (Track III), and, set-up an appointment with Tom Farley in the Adult Studies Office 757.455.3263 to complete the registration process.
    • See Course Descriptions [PDF]
  2. The National Board Academy
    • Established by Virginia Wesleyan College and individual Region II school divisions.
    • Active cohorts in Norfolk Public Schools (first NBA in the country) and Suffolk Public Schools
    • Cohorts begin each Spring Semester
    • More information [PDF]
  3. Southeast Virginia National Board Certified Teachers Regional Network (SEVA) Conference
  4. Virginia Wesleyan College Principal’s Institute for National Board Awareness
    • Fall 2009 (TBA)
  5. NBCT Advanced Candidate Workshop
    • Saturday, January 17, 2009 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
  6. NBCT Take One Workshops
  7. NBCT Recognition Reception for Successful NBCT Candidates
    • Date: Friday, February 6, 2009 (6:00-9:00 PM)
    • Event Photos [PDF]
  8. NBCT Region II School Division Outreach Presentations
  9. NBPTS Targeted High Needs Initiative (THNI) Support
    • VWC National Board Certification Support Program
    • New Projects for 2008-2009: Take One Offerings to Region II Schools
  10. NBPTS CSP and ERT Workshops

Professional Development Studies (PDS) Courses

For Spring 2008 and Fall 2008

PDS-NB1 - Professional Development and Pre-Candidacy for National Board Certification

(3 credit hours; P/F) – Open to all interested K-12 Teachers; Thursday Evenings; 6-9; Instructor: Nancy Winter Traynor (NBCT); $286.00/credit hour. Can be used for teacher license recertification points.

PDS-NB2 - Personalized Professional Growth and National Board Certification (NBCT Candidates Only)

(2 credit hours P/F); Thursday evenings; 6-9; Instructor: Cathy Meador (NBCT); $286.00/credit hour. Can be used for teacher license recertification points.

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Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC)
NBPTS Project Coordination and Facilitation - NBCT Support Program
NBCT Professional Development Courses - NBCT Workshops and Institutes
NBCT Recognition Ceremonies - NBCT Outreach Coordinator Program
VWC – SEVA Partnership

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
National Board Certification - Data and Information - Outreach Support
Targeted High Needs Initiative (THNI) - “Take One” Program - Funding

Southeast VA National Board Certified Teachers Regional Network (SEVA)
Network for Region II National Board Certified Teachers - Facilitation of NBPTS Programs
Mentorship and Support for National Board Candidates - Facilitate Outreach Programs
Develop and Teach NBCT Support Program Courses

NBPTS logo reprinted with permission from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  All rights reserved.  For information about National Board Certification, visit the Web Site at www.nbpts.org.