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Explanation of Program:
I, Neal
Pollock, am a participant this school year in an assessment to certify
experienced teachers as outstanding practitioners in teaching. My participation
in this assessment, which is being conducted by the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards, is voluntary. The primary purposes of this
assessment are to enhance student learning and encourage excellence in teaching.
This project requires that short videotapes of lessons taught in your child's
class be submitted. Although the videotapes involve both the teacher and various
students, the primary focus is on the teacher's instruction, not on the students
in the class. In the course of taping, your child may appear on the videotape.
Also, at times during the year, I may be asked to submit samples of student work
as evidence of teaching practice, and that work may include some of your child's
work. No student's last name will appear on any materials that are submitted.
NBPTS, at its sole discretion, may use and distribute my videotape(s), my
comments and my classroom materials for assessment, professional development and
research purposes, and any other purpose NBPTS deems appropriate to further the
mission of the organization. The form below will be used to document your
permission for these activities.
Student Release Form in ENGLISH
Student Release Form in SPANISH
What are the Benefits of Receiving a National Teaching
Certificate?
National Board is the highest symbol of professional teaching excellence. The
rewards are many and becoming a National Board Certified Teacher attests to the
fact that you have been judged by your peers as one who is accomplished in your
field. National Board Certification:
Meets most states’
definition of “highly qualified teacher”
under NCLB
Strengthens
teaching practice
Improves
students’ learning according to a vast majority of research
Advances
teaching careers
Increases
financial opportunities
in many states and districts
Provides a portable teaching license
in most states
Contributes
to
CEU/re-certification
requirements in some states