NEW GLARUS — Three New Glarus teachers were recently informed that they achieved National Board Certification, one of the teaching profession’s highest marks of achievement. Diane Roska achieved certification in the category of Early Childhood Generalist, Erin Kovach achieved certification in the category of Early Adolescence — Science and Matt Belknap achieved certification in the category of Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood — World Languages (Spanish). They join New Glarus teachers Kari Hedeman, Josie Wieser and Lexa Speth, who achieved National Board Certification last year. 

National Board Certification is a rigorous, performance-based and peer-reviewed process that requires teachers to demonstrate proven impact on student learning and achievement. It typically takes at least one to two years for teachers to complete all four of the components, including a written assessment of content knowledge and pedagogical practices, a portfolio of student work samples that demonstrate students’ growth over time, video recordings of interactions between the teacher and their students;  and reflection papers explaining how the teacher uses assessments and collaboration to advance students’ learning and growth.