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Assessment Center

Why worry about it now?. There are approximately 1900 current candidates and there may well be 700 advanced candidates that will need to do the assessment center exercises.2600 candidates/four testing centers (Renton, Seattle, Yakima and Spokane) = YIKES!!National Board tests are not the only test

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Assessment Center

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    1. Assessment Center We will share information you need to know about making your Assessment Center appointment.

    2. Why worry about it now? There are approximately 1900 current candidates and there may well be 700 advanced candidates that will need to do the assessment center exercises. 2600 candidates/four testing centers (Renton, Seattle, Yakima and Spokane) = YIKES!! National Board tests are not the only tests given at the centers. You will have a LOT of competition for testing appointments.

    3. When can I make my appointment? The testing window is open from January 4th to June 15th. (updated testing window for 2010-2011 is not posted yet, but it will be similar) You must have received your Authorization to Test paperwork from NBPTS before you can schedule your appointment.

    4. What should I have ready? You must send in all forms and pay all fees to NBPTS by January 31, 2011. You cannot schedule your appointment until all fees are paid. Stay on top of this. You will get busy and it will slip your mind! You dont want a delay due to unpaid fees! You must have received your Authorization to Test form in the mail from NBPTS. Verify the information on the form is correct. (Name, candidate ID number and certificate area.) If incorrect call 1-800-TEACH BEFORE you schedule your testing appointment.

    5. How do I make my appointment? Pearson allows online scheduling and has a step by step guide on their website. The link to this guide is on the NBPTS website under assessment center. http://www.vue.com/nbpts/ Step one Create a web account. You will receive an e-mail that allows you to continue to the second step. (This can be done before you receive your authorization to test. Do it now! One less thing to deal with later!) Step two Schedule your appointment. Select which exam, which center and your date and time. Step three You will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment.

    6. Art, Music, World Languages Other Than English These certificate areas will be at supplemental testing sites. Deadlines MAY differ. Please review the NBPTS site for your specific testing sites and materials.

    7. General Preparation Tips If you dont type well. learn. Time during the test goes by quickly. Start a notebook divided into the section your certificate assessment center exercises will address. As you come across information that may help you prepare, put it in your notebook. Check the SWIFT site for internet links to possible helpful websites by content area.

    8. Substitute Information You may use one of your release days to take the assessment center test. You must contact Melissa Hooker to schedule your day. Schedule your test for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are not available for this release day.

    9. Our focus today was to alert you to the importance of being prepared to make your appointment. There will be a lot of competition for the dates in June. If you want one of them. be a Scout. Be prepared! We will give you more information about preparing for the content of the assessment center tests at a later date.

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