National Board Certification Winter Jump Start 2025

Where

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Laurel
15101 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, Maryland 20707

When

National Board Certification Winter Jump Start 2025

***MEMBERS ONLY*** 
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MSEA Center for Professional Learning invites members to attend a two-day workshop for National Board candidates. Please note: Friday and Saturday’s sessions will be live and in person/overnight.

This seminar helps focus participants working on the certification process and requirements while using tools and resources provided to support them. Candidates will examine the requirements for Component 1: Content Knowledge Portfolio & Component 3: Teaching Practices and Learning Environment.

The first day will focus on providing individuals with an overview of the national board process, requirements, components, timelines, and scaffolding standards. On day two individuals will receive a brief overview of Components 2 and 4 before exploring Components 1 and 3. MOC training will be offered as well. You will conclude with a Q&A segment. There will be ample opportunity to collaborate and gather the information needed to pursue certification. Below you will find the schedule and registration links for the advertised training. Registration closes on December 20, 2025, at NOON.

Interested in a 1:1 One hour mentoring session?  Space is very limited, but we will be offering 1-hour mentoring slots during this Winter Jumpstart session.

NOTE: This is a repeat of the sessions offered in July 2024; you may attend the January 2025 sessions that apply, understanding that the content is the same.

DAY ONE TOPIC: General Session to cover an overview of the process, requirements, components, timelines, and scaffolding standards. (This is an in-person session.)
DATE: Friday, January 10, 2025
TIME: 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.

DAY TWO TOPIC: Component 1, Component 3, and Q&A Segment (This is an in-person session.)
DATE: Saturday, January 11, 2025
TIME: 8:30 a.m.  –  3:45 p.m.

Agenda – Day Two
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – General Session Recap/Overview
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- Component 1 Component 3 (Simultaneously, two separate sessions)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.- Component 1 Component 3 (Simultaneously, two separate sessions)
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Break
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Q&A and Feedback

REGISTRATION FEE: $20.00 via PayPal link required (no payment accepted at the door)
DEADLINE: Register by NOON, December 20,  2025.
QUESTIONS: [email protected] or Jennifer Shreve ([email protected])

Please indicate if you have any environmental or food allergies that we should be aware of, e.g. nuts, dairy, gluten.
Hotel accommodations are available for those traveling 100 miles one-way, or need to leave before 7:00am to arrive to the training on time. MSEA will provide a double occupancy room. If you prefer a single room, your half of the room cost is $93.19 payable through PayPal at time of registration.
Please only select ONE time slot of you are interested in the 1:1 mentoring. There is a $10.00 charge for the 1:1 mentoring. Please choose the correct amount when completing your registration form. The total would NBC Winter Jumpstart 2025 Registration and mentoring session for $30.00.

Accommodations and Special Requests

We are committed to providing an accessible event for all participants. If you require any accommodations due to a disability or have any special needs, please describe any necessary accommodations here or contact us directly to ensure that your needs may be met in this event. We will attempt to make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request.

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must occur by NOON Friday, December 20, 2024. You may cancel by emailing [email protected]. If you do not cancel prior to this date, you will forgo any payment for the event and will be assessed any costs incurred by MSEA as a result of the late cancellation. Those costs will include food, venue, and trainers costs. The manager responsible for the event or the MSEA president may waive costs in the case of emergency with appropriate documentation.

2. Barring an emergency reason, cancellations by NOON Friday, December 20, 2024, or no-showing at an event will mean that any costs incurred by MSEA will be passed on to the attendee.

3. If you register after NOON Friday, December 20, 2024, we will be unable to refund hotel costs for any reason. Registration costs for this event are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

A/V Policy

Video and sound recording is prohibited at MSEA events.
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