What advice do you have for preparing the portfolio and reflection components of the National Board Certification process?

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First, make sure the forms are prepared, like the student and waiver forms are signed before videotaping. This way you know who is allowed to be videoed or heard and who isn’t. Have adult forms ready at the door in case a staff member or community member walks in while videotaping. Have the contextual information sheet completed. I had a small journal for each student to write down anything of significance or analysis about a student’s learning and the context. (Note the dates for purposes of growth.) Also write down what you may do to differentiate or support that student based on your analysis. It could be useful when writing your analysis and reflection portion. I also put sticky notes with my analysis (and date) on student work, particularly when I may use them as evidence.