Splash Start Orientation
Splash Start Orientations are designed to provide a foundation for all active National Board candidates in order to ensure your success through the certification process. We provide orientation for full active candidates, Take One! candidates, and principal certification candidates. The orientation includes:
A Splash Online Task module is also required for any candidates who would like to be assigned a Candidate Support Provider and to receive available fee support.
Splash Start Orientations take place this summer and fall, and are available face-to-face or by webinar. One-to-one appointments may also be available upon request.
Summer 2012 Splash Start Face-to-Face and Webinar Orientations have been scheduled.
**Splash Start Face-to-Face Orientations take place at National University in La Jolla: 11355 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1013
***For Online Splash Start Orientations, you will receive an email with access instructions
Splash Online Task Modules: At the Splash Orientation session, you will learn about the Splash Online Task Modules which are designed to help you prepare for your journey and deepen your understanding of and engagement with the National Board tools and process. To access this module, you will need a Google Account (alternatives will be available for those unable to create a Google Account). Please provide your name and gmail address on the Request Splash Access form to get started, or email Sean McCarthy with any questions you have about access.
To sign up for a Splash Start Orientation and join the Candidate Support Online System, complete the form at the link below:
NUPTDC Professional Development Series Registration
- An Introduction to the National University Professional Teaching Development Center, Network Affiliates, and service options (NUPTDC)
- An Introduction to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and website
- Overview of the National Board Certification Process: certificates, instructions, assessments, timelines, tips
- Orientation to the NUPTDC Candidate Support Online System (CSOS)
- Assignments and Tools for Success
- Requirements for receiving NUPTDC candidate support
A Splash Online Task module is also required for any candidates who would like to be assigned a Candidate Support Provider and to receive available fee support.
Splash Start Orientations take place this summer and fall, and are available face-to-face or by webinar. One-to-one appointments may also be available upon request.
Summer 2012 Splash Start Face-to-Face and Webinar Orientations have been scheduled.
- Saturday, August 11, 10am-1pm at NU La Jolla
- Monday, September 24, 4pm-6pm PST Online
**Splash Start Face-to-Face Orientations take place at National University in La Jolla: 11355 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1013
***For Online Splash Start Orientations, you will receive an email with access instructions
Splash Online Task Modules: At the Splash Orientation session, you will learn about the Splash Online Task Modules which are designed to help you prepare for your journey and deepen your understanding of and engagement with the National Board tools and process. To access this module, you will need a Google Account (alternatives will be available for those unable to create a Google Account). Please provide your name and gmail address on the Request Splash Access form to get started, or email Sean McCarthy with any questions you have about access.
To sign up for a Splash Start Orientation and join the Candidate Support Online System, complete the form at the link below:
NUPTDC Professional Development Series Registration
