The National Board Certification Workbook, Second Edition: How to Develop Your Portfolio and Prepare for the Assessment Exams,   ISBN:9780325007878

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Until the release of "So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher: Workbook & Evidence Manual" (the 'apple book' as it has come to be known), this was about the only serious workbook NBPTS candidates had. Now, there are two. Both offer writing samples and helpful advice. But if you need a lot of hand-holding, this book--though more expensive--has the edge.

If you want more hands-on worktables and outlines, the Parks book might get the nod. It also includes a nice guide to accomplished teaching which neatly meshes with what the NBPTS expects of teachers.

This book has more researched-based pedagogy. The Parks book is more lean, practical, and checklisted.

Both books will be found helpful to the struggling candidate.

So, You Want to Become a National Board Certified Teacher: Workbook & Evidence Manual: A Candidate's Guide to Successfully Passing the NBPTS Certification Process

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I'm just wrapping up my National Boards, and have found several major errors is this book. (Sort of a surprise, considering the publishing company and the "New! Updated!" sales pitch.) One is where she comments she's "reluctant to share her own entries with her candidates." Sharing actual entries is against the code of ethics for trainers. On page 42 she references a 15 minute video tape for entry one. Nope, no video for that entry. I did use some of the other pieces, but not as many as some of the other books available.

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I recently embarked on the journey of pursing National Board Certification. After spending weeks studying information about standards, portfolio procedures, etc., I purchased this workbook. It put everything into simple language and also provided helpful hints. If you want to make this process easier for you, buy this book. It just might be a "5" star book.

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I don't find it helpful. It seems like this book made more work for me to do..

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This workbook was very helpful throughout the National Board Process. It offered excellent advice and helped me to feel more comfortable with the process and what was expected. It was definately worth the money and time to review.