[nfbmi-talk] FW: Braille Certification Announcement

Wed May 21 19:13:57 CDT 2008

Hello

We need to begin to push for the State of Michigan adoption of this test as
the recognized certification for teachers of the blind.  It is part of the
Braille literacy law.  Until now, however, there has not been a nationally
recognized test.  We now have one and blind kids deserve this.  Teachers who
do not know Braille are unlikely to teach it.

  _____  

From: Louise Walch [mailto:louisewalch at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:29 PM
To: braille at nbpcb.org
Subject: Braille Certification Announcement

Attention Blindness Professionals and All Interested

In Shaping the Future of Braille Literacy

The National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) is pleased
to offer the

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN 

LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)

What and Who:

As of March 2007, the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT)
formerly administered by the National Library Service (NLS), is solely
administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
(NBPCB). The resulting benefit of this conversion is that candidates who
successfully pass all four sections of the test, are eligible to receive the
National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). This is a professional
credential, which entitles certificants the right to present their
certification to employers, and to bear the NCLB title.

The NCLB exam is not aimed at transcribers. Rather, it is a valid test of a
person's ability to competently read, write, and understand contracted,
literary Braille, and is being targeted to all individuals who teach Braille
professionally, and/or those seeking to be credentialed in this area.

When and Where:

The next scheduled test for 2008 will be held in Dallas, Texas on Monday,
June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 1:00 - 5:00 on both days. Note that
sections one and two will be offered on Monday, and sections three and four
will be offered on Tuesday. Thus, candidates must be available to sit for
the test on both afternoons.

Subsequent NCLB examinations will be convened wherever an appropriate venue
can be procured, and sufficient applicant numbers make it possible. Please
contact the NBPCB for more details.

The combined application and testing fee is $250.

The application deadline for testing in Dallas is June 13.

Test seating is limited, so apply now to ensure your slot!

To apply online go to:

 <http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/>
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/

or to download the NCLB Candidate Guidelines please visit:

 <http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/> http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/

For additional information please visit the NBPCB website at: www.nbpcb.org
<http://www.nbpcb.org/> , call the NBPCB office at (318) 257-4554,

or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB Coordinator, at: braille at nbpcb.org
<http://mail.nbpcb.org/src/compose.php?send_to=braille%40nbpcb.org> .

Mrs. Louise Walch

NBPCB Test Coordinator

Braille at nbpcb.org

www.nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org/> 

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Hello
We need to begin to push for the State of
Michigan
adoption of this test as the recognized certification for teachers of the blind.  It is part of the Braille literacy law.  Until now, however, there has not been a nationally recognized test.  We now have one and blind kids deserve this.  Teachers who do not know Braille are unlikely to teach it.

From:
Louise Walch [mailto:louisewalch at gmail.com]
Sent:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:29 PM
To:
braille at nbpcb.org
Subject:
Braille Certification Announcement

[A]
[A]
Attention Blindness Professionals and All Interested
In Shaping the Future of Braille Literacy

The National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) is pleased to offer the

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN
LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)

What and Who:

As of March 2007, the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) formerly administered by the National Library Service (NLS), is solely administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB). The resulting benefit of this conversion is that candidates who successfully pass all four sections of the test, are eligible to receive the National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). This is a professional credential, which entitles certificants the right to present their certification to employers, and to bear the NCLB title.

The NCLB exam is not aimed at transcribers. Rather, it is a valid test of a person&#8217;s ability to competently read, write, and understand contracted, literary Braille, and is being targeted to all individuals who teach Braille professionally, and/or those seeking to be credentialed in this area.

When and Where:

The next scheduled test for 2008 will be held in
Dallas
,
Texas
on Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 1:00 &#8211; 5:00 on both days. Note that sections one and two will be offered on Monday, and sections three and four will be offered on Tuesday. Thus, candidates must be available to sit for the test on both afternoons.

Subsequent NCLB examinations will be convened wherever an appropriate venue can be procured, and sufficient applicant numbers make it possible. Please contact the NBPCB for more details.

The combined application and testing fee is $250.
The application deadline for testing in
Dallas
is June 13.
Test seating is limited, so apply now to ensure your slot!

To apply online go to:
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/

or to download the NCLB Candidate Guidelines please visit:
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/

For additional information please visit the NBPCB website at: http://www.nbpcb.org/ www.nbpcb.org
, call the NBPCB office at (318) 257-4554,
or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB Coordinator, at: http://mail.nbpcb.org/src/compose.php?send_to=braille%40nbpcb.org braille at nbpcb.org
.

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Mrs. Louise Walch
NBPCB Test Coordinator
mailto:Braille at nbpcb.org Braille at nbpcb.org
http://www.nbpcb.org/ www.nbpcb.org

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