NBC assessment center support "new" assessment site simulation is now available for teachers who are pursuing certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards!

The site may be accessed by visiting our web page at

http://www.uni.edu/coe/nbpts

On the left side of the home page, click on "Assessment Site Simulation and follow the directions to log in! Please note that the prompts that you will see are "retired" questions from previous years. The stimulus materials that are listed are also from previous years. You will want to remember that this is a simulation site only -- it is NOT meant to be a copy of what you will actually see at the assessment center.

The advantage of using this site is that you will be able to experience seeing and answering questions on the screen in a timed environment. Do not attempt to just print your certificate area questions! In fact, the "hard copy" will even look different! You should plan to actually TAKE the tests!

DO remember to "cut and paste" your responses to each question so that you can "save" them onto your own word document. Otherwise, when you have completed the assessment simulation, your work will be lost!!

Enjoy the site! I hope that you will find it beneficial! Good luck at the "real" assessment center!

Sincerely,

Dr. Vickie Trent,
Director Iowa Office for Staff Development
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
School Administrators of Iowa
email: vickie.trent@uni.edu