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Fabulous FREE website for Teachers. Setup like Facebook.

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Pay less for domain names. Bulk pricing and private domain name registration options. Transfer domain names risk-free.

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Sample Class Newletter

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Class Newletter Template

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WCTP Website

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FREE ONLINE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL BOARD BOOTCAMP
June 20 & 21 (1.2 CEUs)
Information & Registration: HERE

NEW January 2021 – The WCTP at Ole Miss is pleased to introduce a NATIONAL candidate support program, WCTP 602, a thorough self-paced, step-by-step Blackboard Course. Click here to learn more: WCTP 602

Mississippi Teachers, get a copy of our overview one-pagers for the National Board Process and our candidate support: MS Overview 1-Pagers

Sometimes, 1 + 1 = 4
Complete the National Board Process in two years.
Complete 1 component in the spring and finish the following year.
FIND OUT HOW HERE

The World Class Teaching Program at the University of Mississippi is assisting school systems and teachers in understanding National Board Certification. National Board Certification is dedicated to defining, identifying, and recognizing accomplished teaching in the U.S.A. National Board Certification is a demonstration of teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards.

Starting in 2022-2023, $50.00 annual fee! Scholarships for Adams, Amite, Bolivar, Claiborne, Holmes, Issaquena, Jefferson, Leflore, Quitman, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Washington, Wilkinson, Yazoo. Candidate Support includes a trained NBCT mentor in your certificate area, access to WCTP 601 (Blackboard step-by-step course), Pinning Ceremony, Super Saturday, and additional trainings.

Please, use the interactive graphic below to find out more about the National Board certification process and candidate support provided by the University of Mississippi’s World Class Teaching Program.

Available Now – Three Types of Mentoring

1. Face to Face w/WCTP 601 Enrollment

2. Online Candidate Support – Available to you anywhere. Includes Face-to-Face online monthly Zoom meetings with WCTP 601 our Self-Paced, Step-by-Step candidate support course, which includes a NEW Zoom Library of instructional videos, and an assigned and trained National Board Certified Teacher as your mentor.

3. * New* UM WCTP Bring it Home Cohort – Let us bring National Board mentoring to YOUR school district with the development of a Face-to-Face 2-year cohort and utilizing our online candidate support course, WCTP 601. This cohort is designed for schools/districts that are not located near one of the World Class Teaching Programs.

All our candidates state and national are placed in our Blackboard online Candidate Support Course, which is step-by-step and self-paced.

Mission Statement

To provide meaningful resources and beneficial trainings that aid candidates in their certification journey.

To provide highly qualified and well-trained mentors that consistently support and assist candidates.

To increase program accessibility, communication, and effectiveness through the use of technology and social media.

To partner with school districts in supporting their candidates and by providing meaningful professional development opportunities for their faculty.

To aid in the continual and professional growth of certified teachers as teacher leaders by providing additional leadership opportunities.

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World Class Teaching Program |
The University of Mississippi

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FREE ONLINE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL BOARD BOOTCAMPJune 20 & 21 (1.2 CEUs)Information & Registration: HERE

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National Board Interest Video

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World Class Teaching Program | Virtual National Board Interest Meeting

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Due to the number of requests the WCTP receives to host interest meetings, a Powerpoint presentation (available in a Powerpoint you can download or as a movie) is available for all teachers that are interested in learning more about the National Board process but was unable to attend a meeting.

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FREE Literacy Course             (.5 CEUs)

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E3 Literacy Conference Modules | North Mississippi Education Consortium

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The E 3 Literacy course resulted from a collaboration between the World Class Teaching Program and national literacy experts. The course includes the following modules: Foundations of Reading, a four part module, by Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Engaging Reluctant Readers by Dr. Danny Brassell, Utilizing Writing as a Literacy Tool by the University of Mississippi's Writing Project, and Tapping the Potential of Parents by Dr. Patricia A.

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Presentation, PDF

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Jingle Bells

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Remind

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Teacher Bias Article

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Big Bang

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The Big Bang Theory- Operant Conditioning

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Fixed vs Growth Mindset

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Parent Questionnaires

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Student & Parent Questionnaire

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Parent Questionnaire

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Copy of  parent questionnaire beginning of year-2

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Online Learning Styles Test for Students

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Printable Learning Styles Test for Elementary Students

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Online & Printable Learning Styles Test for Students (Upper Elementary to High School)

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EducationPlanner.org, a public service of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), offers practical and easy-to-understand advice and information on how to deal with common financial situations facing today's college students and recent graduates.

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Knowledge of Student Graphic

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Online Mindset Quiz

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According to recent research by Carol Dweck, there are two types of students.

Both types may show a lot of promise at first, but only one of the types typically goes on to achieve impressive results in their lives.

The other type tends to achieve less and less over time.

What are these two types of students? Those with a fixed mindset, and those with a growth mindset.

Students with a fixed mindset struggle more as time goes on, held back by anxiety and stress. They believe that their abilities are fixed, so if they fail at a task then that must mean they are incapable of it and should never try it again.

Meanwhile, students with a growth mindset flourish even when challenge increases. They believe that their abilities grow through trying new things, even if they fail. They tend to see failure as uncomfortable but useful and important.

"You're in charge of your mind. You can help it grow by using it in the right way." -Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

As a result, according to Dweck's findings, students with growth mindsets are able to achieve results up to 3 times better than students with fixed mindsets. And that gap widens further over time.

Discovering what type of mindset you have could be the most important thing you do today.

Take the interactive test below to get started.
1. You're born with a certain amount of intelligence and it isn't something that can be changed. 2. Intelligence can increase or decrease depending on whether or not you spend time exercising your mind. 3. You can learn new things but you can't change your underlying level of intelligence. 4. Learning new things can increase your underlying intelligence. 5. Talent is something you're born with, not something you can develop. 6. If you practice something for long enough, you can develop a talent for it. 7. People who are good at a particular skill were born with a higher level of natural ability. 8. People who are good at a particular skill have spent a lot of time practising that skill, regardless of natural ability.
Your Results
The quiz above is inspired by the work of Carol Dweck.
Did you know that belief in improvement actually helps you improve and overcome obstacles?

"Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training." -Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

The video below shows Carol Dweck herself giving a talk at a TED conference. She outlines her theories, research and findings in an engaging way. You can put her ideas into practice straight away (which means you'll be sure to get the top score in the quiz next time!).

Did you know that it's possible to grow new brain cells?

This process is called 'neurogenesis' and scientists used to think it wasn't possible. However, the most recent research has found that it does actually happen.

The video below explains (in a way that's easy for non-scientists to understand) "the gift of neural plasticity -- the ways in which your brain actually changes at the cellular level as you learn".

Daily reminders

Remind yourself daily, or whenever you're thinking about a challenging task, that success relies on persistence and coping with failure in a healthy way. Bookmark articles and videos that make you feel more positive about learning. Then you can return to them if you find yourself feeling discouraged.

Some people might be gifted with a natural talent but most people aren't-yet they can still become excellent if they keep practicing.

Find your allies

It's important to find your allies, too. These are people who support and motivate you, to help you if you feel discouraged in the face of a steep new challenge. They might also remind you not to worry too much about failures when they happen. After all, failures are usually the best opportunities to learn something that will make your next attempt a successful one.

"Important achievements require a clear focus, all-out effort, and a bottomless trunk full of strategies. Plus allies in learning." -Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Which mindset do you have?

Share in the comments, and don't forget to let us know your top tactics for keeping your mindset positive.

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Interactive Quiz: Fixed vs Growth Mindsets

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Is your mindset holding you back? Finding out could improve your ability to learn & achieve, so take this quiz now.

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Mindset Quiz (Printable)