Workshops

Writing for National Boards

December 6, 2025, Starkville, MS

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: Partnership Middle School, MSU Campus

Analytical Writing - How to Answer the How & Why
Clear, Concise, and Convincing Writing
Sample Writing and Feedback

Cost
• Free for National Board candidates registered with MSU’s WCTP
• $75 for other National Board candidates

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.

Getting Started Virtual Crash Course

January 10, 2026

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: WebEx

Learn what the process involves
Connect with mentors and fellow educators
Get answers to your questions about certification

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.

Component 1 Workshop

March 14, 2026, Starkville, MS

9:030 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Partnership Middle School, Starkville

This session will guide you through key elements of Component 1, including:
• Understanding assessment center requirements
• Reviewing test format and structure
• Exploring strategies for success

Cost
• Free for National Board candidates registered with MSU’s WCTP
• $75 for other National Board candidates

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.

Getting Started Sessions - 5 Core Propositions, Architecture of Accomplished Teaching, and Component Overviews

National Board Certification - Getting Started Workshops

June 16-18, 2025, Meridian, MS

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Meridian Location: MSU Meridian

Process Overview
Timeline for Completion
Core Proposition and Standard Study

Pre-Session Reading Assignment(s) - These will be emailed to you.

Certificate-Area Standards Study
5 Core Propositions Analysis

Component Overviews (Standards, Rubrics, & Scoring)

Components 2, 3, and 4
Overview of Components
Component Scoring
Tips for Success

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.
Please bring Certificate Area Standards, a copy of What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do and your Component Instructions.

Getting Started with National Board Certification Crash Course

5 Core Propositions, Architecture of Accomplished Teaching, and Component Overviews

October 4, 2025, Starkville, MS

9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Partnership Middle School, MSU Campus

Process Overview
Timeline for Completion
Core Proposition and Standard Study

Pre-Session Reading Assignment(s) - These will be emailed to you.

Certificate-Area Standards Study
5 Core Propositions Analysis

Component Overviews (Standards, Rubrics, & Scoring)

Components 2, 3, and 4
Overview of Components
Component Scoring
Tips for Success

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.

Please bring Certificate Area Standards, a copy of What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do and your Component Instructions.

Maintenance of Certification Workshop

October 18, 2025, Starkville, MS

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: Partnership Middle School, MSU Campus

Process Overview

Pre-Session Reading Assignment(s) - These will be emailed to you.

Certificate-Area Standards Study
MOC Instructions

Component Overview

Components 1 and 2
Professional Growth Experiences
Samples of Product
Tips for Success

Contact Stephanie McGee at seh45@msstate.edu.

Please bring Certificate Area Standards and your Component Instructions.

MSU WCTP Component Sessions and Candidate Support for National Board Candidates

PURPOSE:

Sessions:

To support you in your path to professional growth.
To explore the standards, requirements and scoring for each component.
To explore and collaborate with colleagues on effective methods that will impact student learning.
To provide you with the opportunity to examine the importance of establishing a reflective practice.
To provide you with a candidate support system in a cohort led by a NBCT in your certificate area.
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Components 2 Sessions

Components 2 Workshop Face-to-Face or Virtual Option

Contact Stephanie McGee, seh45@msstate.edu, to schedule a session.

Please Bring Certificate Area Standards, Component 2 instructions, unit plans, and student artifacts.

Component 2 - Specific Standards Breakdown
Formative Activity Use and Constructive Feedback
Differentiation and Assessment
Component 2 and Component 4 - Rubric Analysis
Instructional Strategies Brainstorming
Component 2 - Rubric, Prompts, and Standards Alignment
Planning, Collaboration, and Feedback

Component 3 Sessions

Component 3 Workshop Face-to-Face or Virtual Option

Contact Stephanie McGee, seh45@msstate.edu, to schedule a session

Please bring Certificate Area Standards, Component 3 instructions, and unit plans.

Component 3- Specific Standards Breakdown
Component 3 - Instructional Practices based on Knowledge of Students
Component 3 Rubric Analysis
Instructional Format Brainstorming
Component 3 Rubric, Prompts, and Standards Alignment
Planning, Collaboration, and Feedback

Component 4 Sessions

Component 4 Workshop Face-to-Face or Virtual Option

Contact Stephanie McGee, seh45@msstate.edu, to schedule a session

Please bring standards, component 4 instructions, and unit plans.

Component 4- Specific Standards Breakdown
Developing Assessments
Using Assessments
Collaborating to Impact Student Learning

Component 4 - Rubric Analysis
Identifying Professional Learning Needs and Students' Needs
Planning, Collaboration, and Feedback

Candidate Support Mentor

Cohort Meetings
Feedback on Questions and Written Commentaries