Hawaii NBCTs

Have You Registered?

Posted on July 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

Teacher leadership and advocacy is an important part of promoting change. Be sure to register for the #NBAcademy Teacher Leadership strand! It is from July 21-23 📅 and free to all educators looking to be a part of transforming the teaching profession. https://hubs.ly/H0RRDNH0

National Board Academy!

Posted on July 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Join this year’s National Board Academy July 21-23! This free, virtual event is open to all educators and will focus on the process, tips to get started, and offer a deep dive into the National Board Certification process. There will also be a Keynote series which will feature compelling national speakers addressing social justice, diversity, and equity in education. Certificates of attendance will be provided. Read more

Congratulations!

Posted on June 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Today was the deadline for the last extension for 2021 Candidates and NBCTs completing their Maintenance of Certification. Take some time to celebrate this achievement. You’ve learned; you’ve grown. You are #NBCTstrong!

National Board Virtual Academy!

Posted on May 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Save the Date! NB Virtual Academy!

Posted on May 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars for this summer’s National Board Academy. Held virtually from July 21-23, this free three-day conference is open to all educators. The line-up for this year’s event is being finalized and will feature a range of sessions on topics including teacher leadership, advocacy, education equity, teaching in the current landscape, and pursuing and maintaining National Board certification.

One strand will be specifically for educators pursuing National Board certification but because the National Board is a resource for the teaching profession, any educator is welcome to join.

Visit our dedicated National Board Academy site for all of the currently available information.

NB Component 1 Scheduling

Posted on April 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Component 1 Scheduling Challenges

If you have questions about test center locations or appointment availability for Component 1 testing, please refer to the VUE website, use the live chat feature, or call VUE customer support at 1-888-288-3028. Additional information and tips for scheduling Component 1 testing can be found here.

Writing Workshops for Candidates!

Posted on April 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Having trouble with the writing on your #NBCTstrong journey? Sign up for one of the National Board Writing Workshops! We will provide space for writing and collaboration! https://bit.ly/3wf187s

Hawaii Celebrates Our 2020 New and Renewed NBCTs!

Posted on April 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Hawaii DOE, Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and Kamehameha Schools invite you to join us at our annual National Board Celebration on Monday, April 19 at 5:00pm. This virtual celebration will be live-streamed on the Hawaii State Teachers Association Facebook Page and YouTube channel beginning at 5:00 pm. Hawaii is #NBCTstrong! #TeamNBCT!

Agenda
Introduction by Logan Okita, NBCT, HSTA Secretary, Nimitz Elementary Teacher
Special Guest Speakers:
• Peggy Brookins, NBCT, NBPTS President and CEO
• Governor David Ige and First Lady Dawn Ige
• Dr. Kishimoto, Hawaii DOE Superintendent
• Wendy Erskine, Poʻo Kumu, Principal, for Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School
• Branden Kawazoe, HTSB Chairperson, Kaiser High School Counselor
Recognition of New and Renewed NBCTs
Closing

Celebration for New and Newly Renewed Hawaii NBCTs!

Posted on March 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Congratulations on obtaining your National Board Certification or renewing your National Board Certification. We are so proud of the hard work that you have put into achieving this recognition, especially as each of you were given unexpected situations due to the current pandemic. Please hold the date for our first Virtual National Board Certification Celebration. We are excited at the opportunity to celebrate and recognize all of our teachers together and all on the same day, April 19^th at 5 pm. You should receive an email with this information soon!

This year’s celebration will be virtual. To help us prepare, we need all newly certified and those that renewed this year to send us the following information no later than April 12, 2021.

Presentation of Certificates Slideshow:

Aloha National Board Certified Teachers –

Congratulations on obtaining your National Board Certification or renewing your National Board Certification. We are so proud of the hard work that you have put into achieving this recognition, especially as each of you were given unexpected situations due to the current pandemic. I am reaching out again to ask that you hold the date for our first Virtual National Board Certification Celebration. We are excited at the opportunity to celebrate and recognize all of our teachers together and all on the same day, April 19^th at 5 pm.

As mentioned this year’s celebration will be virtual. To help us prepare, we need all newly certified and those that renewed this year to send us the following information no later than April 12, 2021.

Presentation of Certificates Slideshow:

We need a photo of you. ( This photo can be in your classroom, at your school, with your family, enjoying your favorite past time, etc. Make it a picture that represents you!)

We also need a paragraph about you to use with the photo. (What are you accomplishments, your experience, and/or you passions as it pertains to teaching.) Please keep this information to one paragraph.

Video Opportunity:

We are going to put together a video to show during the ceremony. We would like submissions of short videos that express what the certificate means to you or how the work will impact your teaching.

Video Requirements: 1-2 minutes long, recorded from phone or webcam. If you choose to do the video please record it with your phone horizontal not vertical

If we receive more than 5-6 videos, they may be compiled in a marketing video to inspire other teachers.

To submit the picture/paragraph and/or video please send to Diane Gibson at dgibson@hsta.org.

You might be wondering how you and your family will be able to “attend” this virtual event. We want you to be celebrated by everyone who has supported you in this effort, so we will live stream the celebration on the Hawaii State Teachers Association Facebook Page and YouTube channel. This will allow access to the celebration regardless of where you or your support team are located. All of our livestreams are saved, so should someone miss the celebration, they can view it at a later date.

Please send your information soon! We want each of you included in the celebration. We are so proud of the work you have accomplished and we look forward to celebrating with you in April!