
The Center for
Technology and Education
ASPIRE!
a program to grow Accomplished Teaching and Teachers through National Board Certification
Interested in Board Certification?
The ASPIRE! program is here to help!
This multifacted program of support leverages professional learning sessions along with individual support to prepare and promote candidate success. Participation builds understanding of the certification process and the NBPTS Body of Knowledge while giving candidates insight to constructing the candidacy portfolio. Participants become part of the ASPIRE! Learning Community and connect with mentors from the NBCT Professional Learning Facilitator (PLF) Cadre.
Enrich professional practice and gain deeper appreciation for yourself as an educator by becoming a candidate today!
CHeck this out!
National Board CERTIFICATION overview
Need More Information?
LIVE ASPIRE!-ing to National Board Information Meeting for New Candidates
10/20/21 -- Tuesday @ 5:45 pm
ASPIRE!-ing to National Board Information Meeting for New Candidates
Recorded 9/21/21
NBCT Maintenance of Certification Information Meeting
Recorded 10/11/21
ASPIRE! Live Information Sessions Available - Let's plan a session for your school!
To Schedule, contact: Sabrina.gates@cteched.com or @ 813-679-0021
FYI
Missed the LIVE broadcast or want to hear it again?
Follow the link to access the recording of the session!
ASPIRE! Online Information Meetings
ASPIRE! to Certification with Support!
ASPIRE! ONLINE Program
for
Initial and In-Process Board Certification Candidates
and
NBCTs Seeking Maintenance of Certification
ASPIRE! provides high-quality professional learning
for teachers seeking Board Certification
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Monthly ASPIRE! Learning Community Sessions aligned to Certification Components and the MOC process
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Professional Learning sessions to expand your toolkit and support your professional reflection -- offered LIVE & via recording
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Access to the ASPIRE! Online Learning Space with session recordings, guide sheets, and information updates
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Individual support conferences throughout the cycle with Professional Learning Facilitator Mentors/Coaches
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National Board Candidate $75 registration fee
Program fee: $295
For more information, contact Sabrina Gates@CTeched.com
More Opportunities!

The KNOW MORE Series
The Nuts & Bolts of Becoming
a Board Certification Candidate
Meet the National Board Process
Broadcast September 14
What is required to become a Board Certified teacher? This session provides insight to the Certification process, including an overview of the four Components of the certification portfolio.
Become a Certification Candidate
Broadcast September 21
How do you become a candidate? What steps do you take to register with the National Board? This session shares how to register with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and important steps to take in launching your candidacy.
Navigating Certification: Time & Cost
Broadcast September 28
Certification does take time and has some expense. This session shares insights and resources available to help you best navigate your candidacy.
Planning Your Certification Path
Broadcast October 5
What should you consider when planning your certification path? For example, how many Components should you complete in a cycle? Which Components should you begin with? This session will share insights and give you a foundation for planning how you move forward as a candidate.
FALL BOOK WALK
What Should Teachers Know and Be Able to Do
Exploring the foundation of Board Certification and the 5 Core Propositions
What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do
What's On?

Fall Book Walk
S1 Meet Core Proposition 1-LIVE 9/22/21 @ 6:30 pm
S2 Meet Core Proposition 2-LIVE 9/29/21 @ 6:30 pm
S3 Meet Core Proposition 3-LIVE 10/6/21 @ 6:30 pm
S4 Meet Core Proposition 4-LIVE 10/13/21 @ 6:30 pm
S5 Meet Core Proposition 5-LIVE 10/20/21 @ 6:30 pm
S6 What's Next? - LIVE 10/27/21 @ 6:30 pm
Register for each session using this link:
Missed a session?
Use the link to access the recording


ASPIRE!
Professional Learning Facilitator Cadre
Are you a currently certified NBCT?
Grow your teacher leader skills, promote Board Certification, support other educators, expand your educational foot print!
Join the ASPIRE!
Professional Learning Facilitator Cadre!
As a Cadre member you receive special learning opportunities and become an influencer in the ASPIRE! Learning Community,
LEARN, GROW, & EXCEL
as part of this dynamic, professional group!
All NBCTs registering to participate in the ASPIRE! program must complete the PLF Academy. Sessions available online.
For additional information, contact Sabrina Gates.
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