ASLA encourages library media specialists to pursue National Board Teacher Certification. This intensive professional development experience is designed to provide "Better Teaching, Better Learning, Better Schools." (http://nbpts.org/)

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

ASLA offers a support group for Library Media candidates, and this group has successfully mentored numerous candidates over the past several years. The group meets in the Birmingham area, and our group of participants extends to several other states as well. Click here to contact ASLA leader Tywanna Burton for further details. 

Alabama School Library Association

 NBPTS Candidate Support Provider Meetings 2010-2011

Library Media Specialist Portfolio

Candidate Support Provider: Tywanna Burton

burtontb@vestavia.k12.al.us

http://www.nbpts.org/

1-800-22Teach

When you apply                                     $65 Non-refundable application fee when you apply

December 31, 2010                                $500 materials fee due (applied to assessment)

January 31, 2011                                   $2,500 Full fee and all eligibility forms due

March 15, 2011                                      Deadline for extended payment plan

March 31, 2011                                      Last day for first time candidates to submit Portfolio

April 15, 2011                                        Last day for retake candidates to submit Portfolio

Jan 3, 2011 - June 15, 2011                    Assessment Window

(Remember to schedule a test date)

Dec 31, 2011                                         Results

TAKEONE! Calendar (Entry Two Only)

December 31, 2010                              Submit application and pay fee $395

April 15, 2011                                         Submit entry

Meeting dates - Sundays

Time:  1:30 pm-4:30 pm           
Place:  Vestavia Elementary West
1965 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

June 7                          General Information and Q&A session @ AIMA workshop @  Hoover High School

June 8                          General Information and Q&A session  TBA  AETC

August 22                     General Information and Q&A session

September 26                Entry 4 DEA

October 24                    Portfolio #2

November 14                 Portfolio #3

December 12                 Portfolio #1       

January 23                    Portfolio #2       

February 27                   Portfolio #3

March 13                       Portfolio #1

March 16                       Packing Day

April 16                         Assessment Study Session

May                              TBA Additional Session (if desired)

Topics for Discussion:

June/August: Getting Started, Support, Mentoring, Organization, Take One!

September: Glossary, Standards; Description, Analysis, and Reflection Video

October: Student Work Samples, Written Commentary

November: Test Taking / Rubric Language, Scoring

December: Make assessment Appointment