"The National Board Certification process was the most relevant professional practice in which I've ever been involved. It pushed me to deeply reflect on my role as a classroom teacher. It showed me the benefits of reflecting deeply on my role as a classroom teacher. It taught me the benefits of truly knowing my students and reevaluating and improving on my classroom decisions. I did not take the journey alone. I was assisted by WVEA staff and a knowledgeable NBC mentor who literally provided support from application date to score annoucement day. Their support was invaluable."
Heather Holbert
2007 NBCT
Harrison County
WVEA Candidate Support Sessions:
Seeking National Board Certification® is an intensive and extensive professional development experience based on high standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. WVEA has established candidate support sessions that are specifically designed to provide experienced mentoring by National Board Certified Teachers for candidates in a relaxed atmosphere.
WVEA's NBC "Preparing for the Assessment Center" Session
WVEA Headquarters in Charleston on April 26, 2008
WVEA Regional Office in Jane Lew, WV on May 3, 2008
The WVEA has arranged to have National Board Certified Teachers® (NBCTs) facilitate two "Preparing for the Assessment Center" sessions. The first session will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at WVEA Headquarters in Charleston. The session to be held at WVEA's Regional Office in Jane Lew is on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Both sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude by 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at both sites. The registration fee for WVEA members is $15 and includes lunch, all materials and handouts. The fee for non-members is $100.
National Board Certified Teachers will provide information regarding preparing for the assessment center process and will be available to answer any questions you may have. Participants, in addition to having NBCT mentors available to present information and answer questions, will have the opportunity to work with a NBCT in their certificate area. Participants should bring the standards for their certificate.
In order to participate or obtain more information, contact Anita Maxwell, WVEA Communications and Instructional Issues Specialist, at 1.800.642.8261 ext. 116 or by email at amaxwell@nea.org. A registration form for both sessesions can be accessed by clicking here.... The deadline to register for the Charleston session is Monday, April 21, 2008. The deadline to register for the Jane Lew session is Monday, April 27, 2008.