The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is pleased to launch a series of free virtual leadership forums custom designed to help National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and other teachers continue in their roles as teacher leaders. The forum provides a virtual opportunity for these teachers from across the country to participate in a unique professional development activity. The line-up of opportunities planned for this summer is as follows:

Different Strokes for Different Folks: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
July 8, 2008-11 a.m. EDT
Presenting: Representatives from The Hill Center
This session invites staff from The Hill Center to discuss the challenges and opportunities for integrating all students, including students with learning differences, into the classroom.
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Be A Leader in Classroom Technology: Using ISTE National Education Technology Standards in the Classroom
July 15, 2008-11 a.m. EDT
This session explores using the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for using technology in the classroom.  ISTE representatives will present and allow time for questions.
Presenting: Lynn Nolan, ISTE and Don Knezek, ISTE
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Lead Your Peers to Accomplished Teaching: Exploring the Candidate Support Curriculum
July 22, 2008-11 a.m. EDT
This session explores the new and improved Candiadate Support Provider program offered by the National Board. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the new curriculum and find out how to get involved in this program.
Presenting: Jill Saia, NBCT and CSP Faculty member; Michelle McLain, NBPTS; Barbara Ruffino, ISD
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Take A Leadership Role in Your Career: National Board Certification Renewal - 10 More Years
July 29, 2008-11 a.m. EDT
This session explores the National Board Certification renewal process.  NBCTs who recently completed the process will be available to answer questions.
Presenting: NBPTS Staff, Renewing NBCTs
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The sessions will be delivered via Webinar and the recorded products will be available via NBCTLink for teachers who are not able to take part in the live events.

NBCTs who attend all four Webinars will receive a certificate of completion, and are encouraged to submit the appropriate paperwork to secure professional development credits for their time and effort.

Questions? Call Jimmy Minichello at 703.465.2171 or e-mail at jminichello@nbpts.org