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Preparing for
the Journey
So the decision was made.
First I needed a game plan. I needed to establish some timelines
and set some goals and deadlines or completing the process would
remain an item on my task list– never to be checked off.
I also established a cheering squad to keep me focused when the
inevitable “why am I doing this” wailing began.
I am fortunate to have colleagues where I work who supported me
through the process and celebrated with me when I successfully
completed each rubric.
Find your own support group from family, friends or coworkers.
They will help you to keep your “eye on the prize”.
I learned early in the process to pay attention to the details
of the rubrics. Words like consistently and over time are
important and indicate the type of artifacts that you will need
to demonstrate your proficiency.
I recommend looking at the rubrics with a highlighter in hand.
Also, pay attention to areas of the rubrics that are highlighted
for you.
This highlighting was not a feature in the early rubrics and its
addition will be invaluable to you as you go through the
certification process.
Set deadlines and keep them. I made this process part of my work
plan and it became a part of my evaluation. What I didn’t do was
set benchmarks along the way.
So two weeks before my evaluation, I realized that I had to get
this process completed. Trust me– two weeks is not enough time
if you want to retain your sanity!
Finally, if you can work with a group so that you are all going
the process at the same time, you will find the journey a lot
easier.
I did not have this option, but I know that if I had worked with
a group, I could have shown my artifacts to others before
submitting them to get input.
Sharing ideas and reading the rubrics through the eyes of
someone else can be a big help in determining what you need to
submit and how to approach rubrics that you may be having some
difficulty with.
Jo Teacher
<joteacher@gmail.com>
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Click below for Jo's tips:
The Journey
Begins
Things to
Consider, Part 1
Things to
Consider, Part 2
Reasons to Say
Yes
Preparing for
the Journey
Keys to success
Journey's End
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NETS*T Rubrics
Jo Teacher's NETS●T
Reference Portfolio
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Email her at:
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Consortium-level VCOPs
@Large
Blue Ridge East - EITC
Blue Ridge East - SITC
Blue
Ridge West - USBs
Blue Ridge West - VGAs
Southside Virginia RTC
21st Century Skills (P21)
North Tier
Division-level VCOPs
Fairfax County
Frederick County
Huguenot-Wythe
Lynchburg City
Powhatan County
Roanoke City
Smyth County
Washington County
Higher Education VCOPs
Hampton University
Legacy VCOPs
Shenandoah Valley
Central Virginia
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