(office). [email protected]. Gary Peters, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Human Studies

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between Candidate Support Providers (CSPs) and candidates regarding the ways in which CSPs fostered reflective practices among candidates pursing National Board Certification. Investigators used a multiple case study methodology for this qualitative research. Five CSPs and five candidates from an urban school district in Alabama participated in this study. Consistent with qualitative research, this study utilized multiple data source including: (a) semi-structured interviews, (b) direct observations, (c) journal entries, (d) participant artifacts, and (e) an online questionnaire. The findings of this research revealed that CSPs utilized strategies that enhanced NBC candidates' use of reflective Williams et al. Volume 4, Issue 1, Spring 2014 9