National Board Information Sessions at HSTA Institute Days!
Posted on February 2, 2021 Leave a Comment
Next week is Institute Week! If you want to know more about National Board Certification be sure to attend the session on your island!
Are you NBCT Ready? National Board Certified Teacher Information Session
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification is the highest professional distinction available in education. It benefits students, teachers, and school systems by advancing the quality of teaching and learning. Attend one of our information sessions to learn more about the revised, teacher-friendly process incorporating the latest research in best practices in teaching! Find out about the resources, support and financial incentives offered in Hawaii.
Monday, 2/8 Oahu, HSTA NBCT Ambassador and HSTA State Lead, Lisa Espiritu with Tracey Idica, NBCT
Tuesday, 2/9 Molokai, HSTA NBCT Ambassador and Regional Lead, Diane Mokuau, NBCT with Tracey Idica, NBCT
Wed, 2/10 Maui, HSTA NBCT Ambassador, Naomi McCall, NBCT with Tracey Idica, NBCT
Thursday, 2/11 Hawaii Island, HSTA NBCT Ambassador and Regional Lead, Malia Perry with Tracey Idica, NBCT
Friday, 2/12 Kauai, HSTA NBCT Ambassador Mike Kline, NBCT with Tracey Idica, NBCT
Update! Flexibility 2020-2021Candidates!
Posted on January 30, 2021 Leave a Comment
National Board has made adjustments to provide more time for candidates to finalize decisions and submit their National Board work; additional supports developed to address COVID pandemic-related impacts and an option to defer to next school year if needed.
Options
Certificate Extension
Webinars
- Flexible Options for Board Certification in 2020-21
- Flexible Options for MOC in 2020-21
- Flexible Options for Renewal in 2020-21
Updated Guides
The following documents have been updated with this information and will be on the National Board website on 2/1/21:
- Guide to National Board Certification
- Guide to Maintenance of Certification
- Renewal Guide
- Third-Party Payer Guide
NB Component Specific Webinars
Posted on January 24, 2021 Leave a Comment
The Deep Dive Webinar Series will focus on each of the National Board’s four components.
Register for any of these component-specific webinars. This page will also house session descriptions, recordings and follow-up resources.
Component 1 Strand
- Component 1: Selected Response Exercises (Feb 16)
- Component 1: Constructed Responses (Feb 23)
Component 2 Strand
- Component 2 Overview (recording available now)
- Planning for Component 2: Unpacking rubrics, exploring differentiation, and tips for planning (Feb 6)
- Planning for Component 2: Instructional Context and Writing Tips (Feb 10)
Component 3 Strand
- Component 3 Overview (recording available now)
- Planning for Component 3 for in person learning (Jan 26)
- Planning for Component 3 for virtual learning (Jan 27) (Feb 6)
- Analyzing your videos and writing for Component 3
Component 4 Strand
- Component 4 Overview (recording available now)
- Planning for Component 4: Assessments and Professional Learning Needs (Feb 11)
- Planning for Component 4: Unpacking the rubric and writing tips (Feb 24)
Newly Certified Hawaii NBCTs!
Posted on December 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
Aloha and Happy Holidays! If you achieved certification in December 2020, be sure to check your DOE email (the one ending in k12.hi.us) for information regarding the reimbursement process. #808nbcts #NBCTstrong
Hawaii DOE Reimbursements!
Posted on December 18, 2020 Leave a Comment
NEWLY CERTIFIED NBCTs: The DOE will send an email with instructions, guidelines, sample documents, and the form required for the $1900.00 reimbursement to all eligible newly certified DOE teachers by mid to late next week. Please ensure your mailing address is current and up-to-date in the DOE system; an outdated address causes delays in the reimbursement process. Contact your school’s SASA for the change of address form if a change is needed. Check your DOE email regularly for updates.
PCS teachers should inquire directly with their school administration for the reimbursement policy and procedures.
ADVANCED CANDIDATES: The $1500.00 reimbursement for those who completed all 4 components but did not certify will be processed soon. If you requested that NBPTS not share information with third parties, you may wish to update your NBPTS account and allow third party data sharing. Our network will share the names of candidates who may be eligible for reimbursement with the DOE who will then share the instructions and forms for reimbursement. If your name is not included, you will need to contact the DOE directly for information after the holidays.
Congratulations December 2020 Hawaii NBCTs!
Posted on December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment
We are excited and proud to announce Hawaii’s Newest NBCTs! (This December announcement will be followed by a February 2021 announcement for those with the COVID-19 extended deadline.)
Scores are Posted!
Posted on December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment
Hawaii National Board Candidates: Scores are posted!
Congratulations to all checking their accounts today! Whether you certified today or will certify in the future, you have stepped up to provide evidence that you are an accomplished teacher. Best wishes and please share your news with us!
Opportunity!
Posted on December 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
A virtual gathering for educators by educators
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s SHiNE (Supporting Hawaii’s New Educators) Committee is hosting an educator-led conference to share our best practices and innovations and provide each other with support.
This conference will be held via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, and is open to all members as both presenters and participants.
Presentations should run approximately 35–45 minutes, and can address distance learning techniques, innovative and useful apps or other digital tools, classroom management, and more.
If you are interested in presenting, please submit your idea here by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.
