NBPTS EC/Generalist case studies
NBPTS EC/Generalist · Put your knowledge to work in context.
National Board Certification is a professional credential for accomplished teachers, offered through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The Early Childhood/Generalist certificate is aimed at teachers of young children who want a generalist certification rather than a subject-specific one. The National Board describes its certification as "the most respected professional certification available in education" and says it "was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide." The source also states that "146,000+ teachers have achieved National Board Certification." The certification process is built around the Five Core Propositions and the certificate-specific Standards, and candidates submit evidence through the components described in the Candidate Center. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Board. The NBPTS EC/Generalist case studies are 5 cases and about 4,330 words.
1The Mid-Year Screener and the Scripted Pull-Out
Late January in a public school kindergarten room with 22 children. The mid-year benchmark screener puts 18 children at or above the target of 25 letter sounds per minute; four score between 7 and 11.
893 words, about 4 min2Eight Weeks of Silence in a Bilingual Pre-K Room
Mateo turned four in September and started in this public pre-K room eight weeks ago. At home the family speaks Spanish.
870 words, about 4 min3Two Letters, One Five-Year-Old
Elena turns five on July 30; the district’s kindergarten cutoff is September 1. Her parents are separated and share legal custody.
871 words, about 4 min4The Missing 1:1 on Drill Day
An inclusive pre-K classroom serves 20 children, ages four and five, including Devon, who has an IEP and an autism eligibility. His IEP provides 25 hours per week of 1:1 support and lists a sensory diet, ear defenders, and a picture schedule.
841 words, about 4 min5Four Bites in Nine Days
This toddler room serves nine children aged 20 to 30 months with one teacher and two assistants, meeting the licensing ratio of 1:6. In nine days, 26-month-old Jalen has bitten four times, three of them on the same child, Maya.
855 words, about 4 min