Application for REAL 633A - Preparing for National Board Certification IV (1/12/2026 - 2/2/2026)
By choosing to proceed with this application, you acknowledge you are requesting to be enrolled in the course selected as a special student. Once accepted into the course, you agree to adhere to university policies for students as outlined in the University Catalog. Additionally, you acknowledge that
- Courses taken while enrolled as a special student are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships
- Failure to access the online course environment or participate within the first 72 hours of the class start (without communication to the instructor) may result in being automatically dropped from the course
- Drop requests for modular courses must be completed and submitted to REAL by 4:00 p.m. within the first week of class (5 business days) to receive a full refund of any tuition paid for the course. Drops for accelerated and site-based courses must be dropped on or before the first day of class. Please Note Courses offered via COE Partners are subject to the Partners' drop/withdrawal policies.
- Individuals enrolling in programs or taking courses to pursue licensure/certification, endorsements, or employment based upon specific credentials should refer to the respective state's board of education requirements prior to enrollment. Current and future Illinois educators can visit the Illinois State Board of Education. A listing of all other State Departments of Education can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website
REAL 633A - Preparing for National Board Certification IV
Produces teachers who have taken six National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Assessment Center Exercises. Participants will facilitate NB pre-candidacy cohorts, and provide leadership activities aligned to National Board’s professional teaching standards. They will be trained in NB scoring and assessment methods, the use of Socratic Seminars, adult learning theory and practice, technology and new roles for teacher leaders.
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Time(s) | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/26 - 2/2/26 | ONLINE • ONLINE |