May 2008
This month I will describe the final requirements of the National Board Certification process. The fourth portfolio requirement is to document the applicant’s work as a learner, a partner with parents and community, and an educational leader and collaborator. The applicant must list up to eight accomplishments, explain why each is significant, and describe how it has impacted student learning. In addition she must reflect on these accomplishments and develop a plan for future professional development and leadership.
Although all four portfolios were sent in for evaluation at the end of March, the final results will not be announced until late November/ early December. Anyone who does not pass on their first attempt (as happens with approximately half of the applicants) can “bank” their passing scores. She then has two years to redo those items which did not receive passing scores.
I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement during this long, exhausting, but exciting year.