The links below contain valuable information about NBPTS writng, which is KEY to the process. Types of NBPTS Writng: 1. Descriptive: Provides setting for instruction (who, where, when) Reveals knowledge Details goals, procedures, rationale 2. Analytical Presents evidence of performance Interprets evidence Explains (how, why) 3. Reflective Reviews evidence Draws conclusions Considers where change or improvement is needed
Writing for the National Board Process http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/WritingfortheNationalBoardProcess.doc
Adding Value When Writing for the Portfolio http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/Adding%20Value%20When%20Writing%20the%20Portfolio.doc
Writing Tips for Portfolio Entries http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/writing%20tips.doc
Analytical and Reflective Writing http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/AnalyticalandReflectiveWriting..rtf
Verbs for NBPTS Writing http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/Verbs%20for%20your%20NBPTS%20writing.doc
Bloom's Taxonomy Chart http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/Bloom's%20Taxonomy.doc
Candidate Resources--Writing http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/candidate/crwrite.htm
Analysis / Assessment/ Adjustment Organizer http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/Analysis,%20Assesment,%20Adjustment.doc
I Need to Reflect Upon... http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ilnbpts/NBCT/CandidateSupportModules/WritingforNBPTSPortfolio/I%20need%20to%20reflect%20upon.doc
Advice About Writing from Former Candidates http://www.wizzlewolf.com/testimonials.htm
NBPTS Writing http://www.stanford.edu/dept/SUSE/NBPTSRC/support/candidate/onwriting.pdf
Writing Tips http://www.nbpthelp.netfirms.com/toptips.html