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MNEA offers National Board Certification
Jumpstart, Exploration Seminars

Have you recently registered for national board certification or are thinking about completing the application process? Join trained national board certified teachers and trainers in one of the valuable workshops that will prepare you for the process and even assist you in completing some of the portfolios.

Jumpstart Seminar
For those you have already registered for NBC

Download application and details.

Date: June 12-13, 2010
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Cost: MNEA members (free, $50 refundable fee upon arrival),
Non-members
($250)

During the two-day workshop, you will learn details about the national board certification process and how to organize your resources and time to be most efficient. The trainers will offer their own ideas and insights and be able to answer your questions. You will leave the sessions with a personalized plan. You must plan to participate both days. Information in this workshop will include:

  • Reviewing the National Board process;
  • Documenting your accomplishments;
  • Collecting student work samples;
  • Planning and conducting your video tape;
  • Group dynamics and video taping;
  • Strategies for "packing the box"; and
  • Planning for the Assessment Center.

The two-day National Board Certification Jumpstart Program is free to MNEA members and includes Saturday night’s lodging (double occupancy), lunch and seminar materials. The program runs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Due to space limitation, members will pay a $50 registration fee that will be refunded the first day of the seminar. “No shows” will forfeit their $50 registration fee. Non-members may attend for a fee of $250 (non-refundable).

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31, 2010.

All applicants must download and submit the application form with check or money order payable to Missouri NEA in the amount of $50 ($250 non-members) to:

MNEA Teaching & Learning
Attn: Sandy Smith
1810 E. Elm St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101

If you have questions, contact Sandy Smith at 800-392-0236 (ext. 1117) or by e-mail, sandy.smith@mnea.org.

Download application.

Exploration Seminar
For those who are thinking about applying for NBC
Download application and details.

Dates and Locations: April 10 , 2010 (Springfield)
Oct. 2, 2010 (St. Charles)
Oct. 16 (Kansas City)
Cost: MNEA members (free,
$30 refundable fee upon arrival)
Non-members ($100)

During this one-day workshop, you will learn details about the national board certification process and even assist you in beginning one of the portfolios. You will look closely at one portfolio and create a plan for approaching it now. The "Take One" option will be discussed. The trainers will offer their own ideas and insights and be able to answer your questions.  Information will include:

  • Understanding the National Board Process
  • Choosing your certificate area
  • Documenting your accomplishments
  • Conducting your video tape
  • Take One!

This program is free to MNEA members lunch and seminar materials. Due to space limitations, members are required to pay a $30 registration fee that will be refunded upon arrival. “No shows” will forfeit their $30 registration fee. Non-members may attend for a fee of $100 (non-refundable).

All applicants must download and submit the application form with check or money order payable to Missouri NEA in the amount of $30 ($100 non-members) to:

MNEA Teaching & Learning
Attn: Sandy Smith
1810 E. Elm St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101

If you have questions, contact Sandy Smith at 800-392-0236 (ext. 1117) or by e-mail, sandy.smith@mnea.org.

Download application.

 

 


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