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When the Journey Is Its Own Reward: Supporting National Board Candidates

Title URL: http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/rs/425
Author: Joy Zimmerman
Publisher: WestEd
Publication Date: 2000
Format: Print
Type: Knowledge Brief
Audience: Teachers, State Administrators, School Administrators, Policymakers, District Administrators
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Topic: Teacher Professional Development, Leadership Development
Subtopic: Professional Development
 
Summary: This knowledge brief is premised on the recognition that the certification process of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a powerful form of professional development and likely to result in improved teaching – especially when coupled with appropriate candidate support. Distilling information from seven diverse candidate support programs, the brief will help professional developers see what goes into effective support. For teachers, this publication offers a clearer sense of what the certification process entails – in commitment and benefits – and the kind of support they might hope for.
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PDF File Path: http://web.WestEd.org/online_pubs/certbrief2.pdf
 
Created by:   06/10/2002 09:25
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Import ID: 425