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 of $750.00 ($75.00 nonrefundable) includes Advanced Candidate support. Registration is through CWU’s Office of Continuing Education. [Registration Form]. Registrations will be accepted until August 15, 2008.
Are you ready to embark on NBCT candidacy?
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Financial and other candidate supports are available.
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