Prospective NBCT Candidates
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 National Board is based on Five Core Propositions, which describe accomplished teaching – what teachers should know and be able to do.
- Teachers are committed to students and learning.
- Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
- Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
- Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
- Teachers are members of learning communities.
What Teachers Should Know
Does becoming an NBCT make a difference?
Central Washington University’s NBCT Support Program serves candidates in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas and Yakima Counties, the Tri-Cities area, Southwestern Washington, and the northern Puget Sound area. [hyperlink to Facilitator page]
 CWU’s program includes facilitation by OSPI-trained, experienced NBCTs. Small cohort groups of 12 or fewer candidates meet a minimum of 10 times over the course of the first candidacy year. All candidates meet on the Ellensburg campus on Saturday, October018, 2008 (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).
University credit and clock hour options:
CWU Credits* |
CWU Clock Hours |
NBCT-Focused Master Teacher M.Ed.* |
40 clock hours |
ECTL 615: NBCT Portfolio Process (6 credits) |
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*In development
The program fee is $850.00 ($75.00 nonrefundable). Registration is through CWU’s Office of Continuing Education. [Registration Form]. Registrations will be accepted until September 4, 2009
Are you ready to embark on NBCT candidacy?
Not sure if NBCT is the right professional development experience at this time? Try Take One!
Financial and other candidate supports are available.
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