Notes from a NBCT Assessor regarding Portfolio Entry 4

Contextual information – not scored

- step into the shoes of the teacher

- paint picture of what’s going on

- clear

Five Core Propositions threaded throughout portfolios

* - Impact on student learning

Score characteristics for Entry 4

- Buzzwords for a score of 4

- consistent

- condensing

- clear

- rich detail

- extensive 2-way communication

- writing and/or verbal

- highly interactive

- ongoing and mutually beneficial

- enthusiasm

- consistent student impact

- expertise leadership

- give personal touch in the documentation and in written commentary

- widespread student impact

- initiated by teacher, other teachers, parents, and/or community

Score of 3

- clear

- conscious and deliberate

- 2-way communication

- leadership

Score of 2

- limited description

- vague

- 1-way communication

- hint of these, but not yet a 3

- it’s routine – everyone does it

- limited

* - fine line between levels 2 and 3

Score of 1

- weak description

- no student impact

Documentation – verifies written commentary

- every aspect does not have to be represented with documentation

- but be sure to write about every piece of documentation

- verification form must show connection to student learning (motivation, moral,

encouragement, attitude)