Getting Started on National Board Certification | September 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This one-day session will get you started with the National Board certification process. If you have registered to become a candidate, this will help your journey to certification. If you haven’t made that commitment yet, this session will help you make an informed decision on whether or not to become a candidate.
This session provides a basic orientation to the purpose and requirements of the certification process. You will review the National Board’s core propositions, standards and the “Architecture of Accomplished Teaching.” Other topics will include the costs, time frame and requirements of the four components you must complete as part of the process. There will be a brief analysis of the standards, instructions and scoring guides of each of the four components. You will gain an understanding of how to start work on the components.
Linda Thatcher is a retired National Board Certified Teacher and continues to work with National Board candidates. She has served as a facilitator for NBCT candidates in several area districts in a variety of subjects. She has a long history as an educator including a grade school teacher, instructional coach and literacy coach.
Amy Delaney is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and retired high school French teacher in the City of St. Charles School District. She mentors and facilitates support for new teachers and has previously led her school’s Leadership group and district-wide technology professional development. Amy has presented at technology conferences, supported National Board candidates across content areas, and serves as an assessor for NCBT candidates.
For additional information about this event, please contact Tiffiny Smithtsmith@edplus.org.
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