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Mission Statement

The Master of Education in Teaching Degree encourages teachers to grow as professionals, to remain life-long learners, and to enrich their own lives and the lives of their students and the community by increasing their knowledge and skills through reflective practice. The program fosters professional integrity and encourages the mutual respect of learning communities.”

Program OverviewProgram Overview

Advance the knowledge and skills Advance the knowledge and skills of classroom teachers with of classroom teachers with increased student achievement increased student achievement as the goal.as the goal.Help teachers grow as Help teachers grow as professionals ready to take on professionals ready to take on leadership roles from their leadership roles from their classrooms.classrooms.

A Graduate’s Perspective

“My participation in this master’s program revolutionized my teaching. I have grown exponentially and continue to improve my craft. I recommend this master’s program to all teachers who have a strong desire for a degree that really does provide the structure and skills necessary to become a master teacher.”

Program StructureProgram Structure

Students work as a cohort with Students work as a cohort with the degree designed to be the degree designed to be completed in two years.completed in two years.

““I have seen the value of being a I have seen the value of being a part of a learning community...I part of a learning community...I have realized how beneficial it is have realized how beneficial it is to collaborate with other to collaborate with other teachers...”teachers...”

Program Structure...Program Structure...With the exception of certain summer With the exception of certain summer courses, classes are in the accelerated courses, classes are in the accelerated format of 8-week courses which meet format of 8-week courses which meet one night per week. Most courses will one night per week. Most courses will be delivered online via be delivered online via ElluminateElluminate softwaresoftware..

““Everything you learn you can apply in Everything you learn you can apply in the short or long term.”the short or long term.”

Program Structure...Program Structure...

Students develop a portfolio for submission Students develop a portfolio for submission to the National Board for Professional to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for possible Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for possible national certification.national certification.Students may also elect to obtain an Students may also elect to obtain an elementary reading endorsement as part of elementary reading endorsement as part of the degree.the degree.

““A quality program that constantly A quality program that constantly challenges me.”challenges me.”

Courses in St. Ambrose UniversityCourses in St. Ambrose UniversityMaster of Education in TeachingMaster of Education in Teaching

Educ 601: Teaching in the 21st CenturyEduc 601: Teaching in the 21st Century (2 cr)(2 cr)

Educ 602: Assessing Student GrowthEduc 602: Assessing Student Growth (3 cr)(3 cr)

Educ 603: School/Community PartnershipsEduc 603: School/Community Partnerships (2cr)(2cr)

Educ 604: Content TeachingEduc 604: Content Teaching ((3 cr)3 cr)

Educ 605: Reflective TeachingEduc 605: Reflective Teaching ((33 cr)cr)

Other Course Work

EDUC 606: Writing for Teachers (5 cr)

EDUC 607: Ethics and Integrity in Teaching (3 cr)

EDUC 611: Integrating Reading Into Content (2 cr)

EDUC 710: Educational Research and Statistics (3 cr)

Other Course Work

EDUC 715: Teaching Diverse Students (3 cr)

EDAD 510: Visioning: The School as a Professional Learning Community (3 cr)

Elementary Reading Endorsement option available

Ambrose Masters of Education Ambrose Masters of Education in Teaching Testimonialsin Teaching Testimonials

““I have learned different I have learned different components of assessment components of assessment as a result of taking this as a result of taking this course. I am more focused course. I am more focused on student learning.”on student learning.”

““Taking this coursework was Taking this coursework was the best decision I have ever the best decision I have ever made in my teaching career.”made in my teaching career.”

What is National Board CertificationWhat is National Board Certification®®?? A symbol of teaching excellenceA symbol of teaching excellence

Developed by the National Board Developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)Standards (NBPTS)

Measures knowledge and practices Measures knowledge and practices against high standards against high standards

Offered on a voluntary basisOffered on a voluntary basis

Does not replace state licensing.Does not replace state licensing.

Who is eligible? Who is eligible?

Applicants must have:A A bachelor’s degreebachelor’s degree

A valid A valid teaching licenseteaching license, , or a license to practice as a or a license to practice as a school counselorschool counselor

ThreeThree years’ experience years’ experience as a preK-12 classroom as a preK-12 classroom teacher or school teacher or school counselorcounselor

Certificate AreasCertificate Areas•ArtArt

•Career and Career and

Technical Technical

EducationEducation

•English as a New English as a New

LanguageLanguage

•English/Language English/Language

ArtsArts

•Exceptional Needs Exceptional Needs

SpecialistSpecialist

•GeneralistsGeneralists

Early ChildhoodEarly Childhood

MiddleMiddle ChildhoodChildhood

•Library MediaLibrary Media

•Social Studies-HistorySocial Studies-History

•Physical EducationPhysical Education

•School CounselingSchool Counseling

•World Languages Other World Languages Other

than English; French than English; French

and Spanishand Spanish

•Literacy: Reading-Literacy: Reading-

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

•MathematicsMathematics

•MusicMusic

•ScienceScience

National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) by State

As of 2009

WA3964

OR234

CA4,581

AK112

HI241

NM482

CO478

WY253

MT84

UT181

AZ678

NV445

ID362

KS325

NE77

SD72

ND31

LA 1,532

AR1,397

OK2,599

MO598

IA646

MN337

TX538

OH3,194

KY

1,829

TN 405

AL1,781

MI319

IN144

MS3,103

IL3,923

WI676

WV493 VA

1,992

NC 15,695

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7,293

GA2,577

FL13,281

DC 61

VT120

NH19

ME179

NY

999

PA639

MD 1,669DE 435NJ 200

CT 135RI 383

MA500

Total NBCT’s: 82,000+

Strengthens teaching practiceStrengthens teaching practice

Improves student learningImproves student learning

Advances careerAdvances career

Increases financial opportunities Increases financial opportunities

Contributes to re-certification requirementsContributes to re-certification requirements

Provides recognition as an accomplished Provides recognition as an accomplished teacher teacher

Meets the NCLB definition for ‘highly Meets the NCLB definition for ‘highly qualified teachers’ – in most statesqualified teachers’ – in most states

Why National Board Certification?Why National Board Certification?

National Board Certification is National Board Certification is based on Five Core Propositionsbased on Five Core PropositionsTeachers are committed to students and Teachers are committed to students and their learning.their learning.Teachers know the subjects they teach and Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.how to teach those subjects to students.Teachers are responsible for managing and Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.monitoring student learning.Teachers think systematically about their Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.practice and learn from experience.Teachers are members of learning Teachers are members of learning communities.communities.

National Board Certification

It is not about...– Writing a paper– Answering questions about your teaching– “Jumping through hoops”

It is about...– Helping you become more reflective– Encouraging you to become more purposeful

in your teaching– Developing your professionalism

The National Board ProcessThe National Board Process

1.1. A A portfolioportfolio of classroom practice of classroom practice containing four written entries (two on containing four written entries (two on class videos, one on student work class videos, one on student work and one on community partnerships) and one on community partnerships)

2.2. Six thirty minute assessments of Six thirty minute assessments of content knowledgecontent knowledge administered at a administered at a regional computer-based testing regional computer-based testing centercenter

The assessment process takes 1-3 The assessment process takes 1-3 years consisting of two years consisting of two componentscomponents:

Entry 1Entry 1: : DescribeDescribe, , analyzeanalyze and and reflectreflect on: on:student work showing growth student work showing growth professional practice professional practice classroom interactionsclassroom interactions

Entries 2 & 3Entries 2 & 3: : DescribeDescribe, , analyzeanalyze and and reflectreflect on video of on video of classroom instructionclassroom instructionEntry 4Entry 4: Document accomplishments with : Document accomplishments with students’ families and communitiesstudents’ families and communities

Portfolio EntriesPortfolio Entries

Responding to six prompts, allowing Responding to six prompts, allowing 30 minutes for each typed response 30 minutes for each typed response

Demonstrating content knowledge Demonstrating content knowledge associated with the certificate field associated with the certificate field and developmental ageand developmental age

Assessment Center ExercisesAssessment Center ExercisesMeasure Content KnowledgeMeasure Content Knowledge

Candidates complete anCandidates complete an

appointment at a computer appointment at a computer

testing centertesting center

Cost of National Board CertificationCost of National Board Certification

$2500 assessment fee, $65 $2500 assessment fee, $65 processing feeprocessing fee

( $500 one-time nonrefundable fee)( $500 one-time nonrefundable fee)

Scholarships available Scholarships available

Most states offer financial Most states offer financial incentivesincentives

Renew certificate after 10 years.Renew certificate after 10 years.

“National Board Certification is a rigorous, challenging process that causes teachers to analyze their work and reflect on their teaching practices. Simply going through this process helps teachers improve their skills and gives them a new insight on their profession. NEA applauds the thousands of teachers who successfully attained National Board Certification and cheers on those educators continuing to seek this professional credential.”

Reg Weaver, former NEA President

Testimonial

A Graduate’s Perspective

“I really feel like I grew professionally going through this program as opposed to some of my peers who get a master’s degree just to get through the motions and get the pay raise.”

“The program was challenging but rewarding as well. It helped me become a more reflective teacher open to new challenges and programs implemented in my district.”

More Information about NBPTS?More Information about NBPTS?Toll-free phone number:

800-22TEACH800-22TEACH

Visit NBPTS Web site for information OR to apply:

www.nbpts.org

Access the following online at no charge: Standards for each certificateStandards for each certificate Portfolio entry instructionsPortfolio entry instructions Scoring Guides and retired promptsScoring Guides and retired prompts Online assessment center prepOnline assessment center prep Assessment center informationAssessment center information

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Master of EducationMaster of Educationin Teachingin Teaching

Maggie Woods (NBCT) DirectorMaggie Woods (NBCT) Director

Questions?Questions?

ContactContact::

Maggie Woods, NBCTMaggie Woods, NBCT

Director, Masters of Education in Director, Masters of Education in TeachingTeaching

563-388-7653563-388-7653

Email: Email:

WoodsMargueriteK@sau.eduWoodsMargueriteK@sau.edu