1. Read, review and reread:
- Component Portfolio Instructions, Five Core Propositions, Architecture of Accomplished, National Board Certificate Area Standards, and ASCD guides (provided at onset of National Board cohort)
- Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0, Components 1 and 2 (What Works!)
- Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification: Version 3.0, Components 3 and 4 (What Works!)
2. Explore and familiarize with:
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) website. (Candidate Center)
3. Share and receive feedback:
- Writing/material during formal reads
4. Check:
- Your emails — lots of valuable information contained within!