* All clock hours of involvement must be verified by a
chair of a committee, supervisor, etc. Use BCEU Tracking Form to document
hours. |
|
Option |
BCEU Value |
Maximum BCEU |
Criteria |
Verification |
|
Individually Guided |
|
National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards certification program |
|
18 BCEUs for participation in the
NBPTS process |
Must be in the subject area of the
individual’s assignment. Certification must be completed or participation as
a candidate must be verified by the expiration date of the certificate or
license. |
Valid copy of the National
Certificate or documentation for candidate not completing the certificate. |
|
Publication of original work
Book, journal article, software,
research, curriculum unit
|
Variable depending on the product |
6 |
Production of a tangible product
that enhances teaching and learning. |
Copy of book, article, software
package, or report. |
|
Grant writing or grant reviewer |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6 |
Copy of grant proposal or copy of
selection letter as reviewer. |
Copy of grant proposal or copy of
selection letter as reviewer and documentation of clock hours for
planning and preparation.* |
|
Presentation/Training |
|
Professional development
presentation for teaching a:
-
course
-
seminar
-
adult vocational or technical course
-
professional presentation
|
1 clock hour = 0.3 BCEU |
6 |
The same course may be used two
times during each licensure or certification cycle. |
Course announcement and
course syllabus/agenda. |
|
College/University
-
course for credit
-
seminar for credit |
1 sem = 3 BCEU
1 qtr = 2 BCEU |
Unlimited |
Coursework must be in education or
in a content area directly related to teaching assignment and IPDP.
|
Official transcript or original
grade report. |
|
Professional workshop or conference
attendance |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
12
(rev. 10/18/02) |
Same as coursework. |
Certificate of attendance,
registration, agenda, course description, or reflective report. |
|
Peer-coaching, mentoring, or
supervision of field experiences |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6 |
Must be officially assigned by local
authority. |
Reflective journal and
documentation of clock hours involved. * |
|
Professional shadowing,
observations, or externships with other schools, agencies, or work sites
|
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6 |
Project must have written approval
of immediate supervisor. |
Written approval of immediate
supervisor, reflective journal, and documentation of clock hours
involved. *
|
|
Involvement in Instructional
Improvement Project |
|
Curriculum unit process |
Value depending on the product |
6 |
Production of a tangible product
that enhances teaching and learning. |
Curriculum unit. |
|
Curriculum development |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6
(rev. 10/18/02) |
Must be serving on a formal
committee organized by an educational agency or community organization.
|
Copy of the final document,
reflection on learning, and documentation of clock hours involved. * |
|
Inquiry |
|
Professional reading study group |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
3 |
Subject area must be related to
individual’s area of specialization. This does not include reading
time. |
Reflective journal, action plan,
report, video, or curriculum development and documentation of clock
hours involved * in study group and time
involved in verification projects. |
|
Action research or educational
project |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6 |
Project must have written approval
of immediate supervisor. |
Written approval, reflective
journal, or portfolio and documentation of clock hours involved. * |
|
Professional Committee |
1 clock hour = 0.1 BCEU |
6
(rev. 10/18/02) |
Formal committee organized by an
educational organization. Must contribute to the education profession or add
to the body of knowledge in the individual’s specific field. |
Documentation of hours served;
verified by the president or chair of the committee. * |
