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Professional certification: the portfolio option: a timeline for success.(Association News)

American Music Teacher

| June 01, 2007 | Kramer, Rachel | COPYRIGHT 2007 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Deciding that you want to apply for National Certification is a fabulous thing. Taking the first steps in plotting your course in the process of certification can feel daunting and paralyzing for some. But, following through with action and perseverance can feel to some like the never-ending black tunnel. However, once you understand the process and can streamline and apply a timeline to the process, you will see that the rewards, outcome and goals are well worth the time, money, effort and hard work--aren't you worth that? This is not a way to make you "prove" again that you are a professional or question your previous training--it is simply a way to display your talents ...

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