WISCONSIN NBPTS
CANDIDATE SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
2011-2012
IMPORTANT: Please check the following Websites for scheduling changes before you leave. It is a good idea to e-mail the contact person to let her know that you will be attending each workshop.
http://www.weac.org/wnbn
or
http://www.wnbn.groupsite.com
GREEN BAY AREA:
Contact: Juliet Cole, colej@uwgb.edu or 920-465-5094 (Pre-registration is required; please contact Juliet for the registration form)
1965 Room, University Union
2420 Nicolet Drive, UW-Green Bay 54311
Workshop 1: September 16, 2011 4:30-6:30
Topics
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Meet other candidates
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Getting started
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What are the standards?
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The 5 core prepositions
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How to apply for the grant
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Styles of writing
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Lesson plan design and the importance of assessment during instruction
Facilitators: Patti Jo DeVillers/Sheila Kohl/Candice Behnke
Workshop 2: October 14, 2011 4:30-6:30
Topics:
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Videotaping: Where is the evidence of your standards?
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Your contributions to the profession: Documented accomplishments – Portfolio Entry #4
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Construct a timetable
Facilitators: Sandra Michels/Candice Behnke/JoAnn Miller
Workshop 3: November 11, 2011 4:30-6:30
Topic:
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How to write clearly and concisely: Descriptive, analytic and reflective writing & thinking
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Video Critique
Facilitators: Sandra Michels/Patti Jo DeVillers/Sheila Kohl
Workshop 4: December 9, 2011 4:30-6:30
Topic:
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Writing workshop for portfolio entries and making progress on your plan
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Lesson plan design and the importance of assessment during instruction
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Using the rubrics
Facilitators: All facilitators
Workshop 5: January 6, 2012 4:30-6:30
Topic:
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Writing workshop for portfolio entries and introduction to assessment center
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Defining and writing about student learning.
Facilitators: All facilitators
Workshop 6: February 3, 2012 4:30-6:30
Topic: Selecting and analyzing student works and portfolio entries-evidence of standards.
Facilitators: Sheila Kohl/Patti Jo DeVillers/Candice Behnke/JoAnn Miller
Workshop 7: February 17, 2012 4:30-6:30
Topics:
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Writing workshop/mini-lesson on revisiting entries
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Packing the “Box”
Facilitators: All facilitators
Workshop 8: March 2, 2012 4:30 p.m-6:30 p.m.
Topics:
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Revisiting Packing the “Box” and refining entries
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Reflecting on the National Board journey
Facilitators: Sandra Michels/Joann Miller/Candice Behnke
MILWAUKEE & SUBURBAN AREA:
Contact: Connie Wolf, cwolf8@wi.rr.com or 262-707-1531
Maggie Fischer, dan9eli3@yahoo.com or 414-545-9606
Location: United Education Profession Building
13805 W. Burleigh Road
Brookfield, WI 53005 (262-789-6000 for building closures)
Time: 5:00-7:30
1) September 20th – Tuesday
Topics: Meet NBPTS candidates to begin creating a collegial support system
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How important are the STANDARDS? (bring your set of standards with you)
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Getting started and creating a timetable that works for you
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Assessment Center Exercises – Now or later?
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Finding a mentor and other support resources
2) October 17th –Monday
Topic: Descriptive, Analytical and Reflective Writing/Thinking – How to write clearly and concisely
3) November 15th –Tuesday
Topic: Entry #4 – Documented Accomplishments – Bring your list of accomplishments and verifications/documentations
4) December 15th - Thursday
Topic: Lesson plan design and the importance of assessment before, during and after instruction
5) January 10th – Tuesday
Topic: Videotaping –Where is the evidence of your accomplished teaching?
Topic: Selecting and analyzing Student Work – How are you and your students utilizing feedback during student learning?
6) February 13th – Monday
Topic: Portfolio entries - Where is the evidence of your accomplished teaching?
7) February 29th – Wednesday
Topic: Packing the “BOX”
Topic: Editing and revising your written commentaries: The importance of your voice and word choice in your writing
8) April 10th – Tuesday
Topic: The Assessment Center – How to prepare for the written exercises - Study groups
SHEBOYGAN AREA:
Contact: Andrea Daun, adaun@sheboygan.k12.wi.us
Location: KMUC office on HWY 42
FOX VALLEY AREA:
Contact: Aimee Froze, afroze@kimberly.k12.wi.us
Location: JR Gerritts Middle School, LMC
545 S. John Street
Kimberly, WI 54956
920.788.7905
Time: Mondays, 4:30-6:30
September 12: Getting started: 1) Meet other candidates 2) Bring your STANDARDS with you 3) 5 Core Propositions 4) Create a timetable, and 5) Find a mentor
October 10: Entry #4: Documented Accomplishments – bring along your list of accomplishments; Understanding descriptive, analytical and reflective writing styles, and how to write clearly and concisely
November 14: Lesson plan design and the importance of assessment during instruction
December 12:Videotaping – Where is the evidence of your accomplished teaching?
January 9: Analyzing student work – How do you and your students utilize feedback during instruction? (bring videos and/or written entries)
February 13: Portfolio entries – Where is the evidence of your accomplished teaching? (Bring your videos and/or portfolio entries)
March 12: Packing the BOX
April 2: the Assessment Center: How to prepare for the written exercises– study groups
CENTRAL WISCONSIN AREA:
Northern Tier UniServ - Rhinelander
RSVP: Northern Tier UniServ, bonnie@ntu1.com or (800) 367-4901
Time: All sessions are Saturdays (unless otherwise noted) from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Northern Tier UniServ office
(1901 W River Street, Rhinelander, WI)
**NTU will provide beverages and a light lunch for the Saturday workshops.
October 5 – 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Ron Jetty, WEAC
Pre-candidacy informational meeting – meet other candidates – Getting started
November 5 – Karen Breedlove, NBCT
Entry #4: Bring your list of accomplishments
Writing and thinking for portfolio entries
November 19 – Karen Breedlove, NBCT
Planning your portfolio entries and instructional context – bring Entry #1
December 3 – Julie Zumach & Sarah Kondratuk, NBCT
Videotaping – where is the evicence of your accomplished teaching?
Portfolio writing: Bring your entry drafts for feedback
January 7 – Julie Zumach & Sarah Kondratuk, NBCT
Analyzing student work
Portfolio entries: bring rough drafts for feedback
February 4 – Linda Callewaert, NBCT
Add value to your portfolio entries – CLEAR, CONVINCING and CONSISTENT evidence
March 3 or 10 – Lynda Sullivan, NBCT
The assessment center – how to prepare for the written exercises
Celebrate!
Plan to attend one of the 2 statewide writing retreats:
1) DARE TO THINK Writing Retreat: January 13-14-15, 2012
Location: Country Springs Inn, Waukesha
2) MADISON WEAC CAPITOL AREA: (No coordinator this year)
EAU CLAIRE AREA:
Contact: Chris Hambuch Boyle at chambuchboyle@ecasd.k12.wi.us
Location: Eau Claire District Office
September 28: 4:00-5:00 TAKE ONE! And candidate support
October 12: Unpacking the Entry – Unpacking the Standards – Unpacking the 5 Core Propositions
November 9: 5:00-7:00 TAKE ONE! And candidate support
December 2: 1:30-4:00 TAKE ONE! Support and NBC Candidate support
January 11: 5:00-7:00 TAKE ONE! And candidate support
February 8: 4:30-7:00 TAKE ONE! And candidate support
March 7: 5:00-7:00 TAKE ONE! And candidate support
April 11: TAKE ONE! And candidate support
OSHKOSH AREA:
Contact: Trina Anderson – tjandergrad@sbcglobal.net
Location: …As yet to be decided
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Time: 4:30-7:00
September 21: Getting Started
October 19: Thinking and Writing for Portfolio Entries
November 9: Entry 4: Documented Accomplishments
December 21: Planning your Instruction and Assessments
January 18: Videotaping your Accomplished Teaching
February 15: Adding Value to your Written Commentary
March 21: Analyzing Student Work and Reflection
April 25: Assessment Center Exercises
KENOSHA AREA:
Kenosha Unified School District candidates please Contact: Angela Haut – mrshaut@gmail.com
JEFFERSON AREA:
Contact: Jo Christianson – christiansonj@jefferson.k12.wi.us 920-675-1444
Bonnie Dimond – dimondb@jefferson.k12.wi.us 920-675-1255
Location: Jefferson East Elementary School, 120 S. Sanborn Ave, Jefferson
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
September 20 - Getting Started
October 18 - Video Taping: using technology and searching for evidence of accomplished teaching
November 15 – - Writing: descriptive, analytical and reflective
December 13 - Documented Accomplishments - Entry #4
January 17 - Analyzing Student Work
February 21 – Packing the BOX
March 20 – Editing and finalizing entries
April 17 - Assessment Center