PASSING NOTES
Howdy
Welcome to Passing Notes. These are the musings and
mutterings of a harried teacher working his way towards National
Certification. The National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards (NBPTS) is an organization of mostly teachers
who are dedicated to advancing the teaching profession. Candidates
undergo a rigorous year of professional development where they
complete a portfolio and take an extensive exam. To be "Nationally
Certified" means that the professional has been recognized
by his/her peers as an educator who meets the highest standards
the profession has to offer. Feel free to skip around the site.
I've included some information on how I got involved in the NBPTS
program, how it works in Idaho, some professional background
info, and a page of links covering some of the sites I've found on
the WEB that deal with "education reform" and "innovative teaching."
If you're thinking about applying for National Certification and
have questions about any aspect of it, I would be glad to fill you
in on what I know. My E-mail address is hyperlinked in the table
of contents.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck.
