The NBCT Journey is a process.
Speaking of our process-- we've had our first cohort meeting at each of our 5 settings. We have 9 candidates who have completed the process and are awaiting results, 11 candidates finishing their process this year, and 19 new candidates just starting.
The first meeting was about getting started with Component 2. Thanks to Taya Trent and Lesley Morgan, two of our advanced candidates, for their presentation: "Getting Started."
Our October meeting will be about planning for Component 3, and an online cohort support for Component 4 will begin before the end of October.
My philosophy is to allow you glimpses of each component before January 31st when you need to commit and pay for any components you want to attempt. Please feel free to pursue your candidacy in any way that suits you. Please ask for any support you need.
Another thing-- one candidate mentioned that she knows some teachers who are thinking of National Board candidacy but aren't sure they are ready. Consider suggesting they come to some of the meetings as a non-candidate. It's a great forum for discussing good teaching and having a growth mindset. It's heterogenous grouping, with those of you who are actual candidates as the models.
Thank you for all you do to improve your teaching and impact your students and communities. :-)
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