NYSED Network Team and Teacher and Principal Evaluator Training Kate Gerson -Senior Fellow Ken Slentz -Associate Commissioner June 2,

Agenda  Overview of Training  Draft participation methodology  Outcomes  Recommended Participants for principal evaluation training  The Turn-Key Model  Dates  Q and A 2

Network Team Training Participants

Overview of Training 4  By focusing on Common Core State Standards, data-driven instruction (school-based inquiry), and evidence-based observation and evaluation, we are seeking to build the capacity of administrators and teachers to drive deep conversations around  what good teachers and principals do,  what actions (inputs) drive results, and  what is the most useful evidence of those behaviors.

Outcomes  As a result of SED Summer Institute, participants will be able to  Implement initial phase of local training on Common Core State Standards and Data-Driven Instruction (School Based Inquiry)  meet NYSED calibration requirements and assurances on teacher and leader evaluation in order to provide high- quality training regionally, district wide, and school wide. 5

Outcomes – Common Core State Standards  Be able to create awareness of and fluency with the CCSS in districts and schools  Be able to collaboratively diagnose school capacity for implementing the CCSS and create action plans to ensure initial execution.  Be able to introduce exemplary modules aligned to the CCSS and unpack the qualities of a module. Use teacher videos and student work to illustrate.  Set expectation to develop and implement one unit of instruction (for each teacher) aligned to the CCSS per semester 6

Outcomes – Data Driven Instruction  Understand the value and relevance of a Data Driven Instruction model for School Based Inquiry  Be able to articulate and diagnose against the key drivers in the Data Driven Instruction model  Have an “entry” plan for professional development and support so that schools and districts are willing and able to adopt this model 7

Outcomes – Teacher Leader Evaluation 1. Gather evidence of learning that represents the priorities of the assessment criteria; students constructing meaning and producing evidence of learning 2. Articulate the importance and relevance of a common language in the development of a culture of learning 3. Accurately apply standards of practice in the assessment of teaching and leadership 4. Apply best practices in evidence-based observation processes 5. Hone observation skills to focus on o Evidence collection o Alignment of evidence with standards o Scoring levels of practice based on evidence 5. Establish inter-rater reliability of evaluator interpretations and judgments of leadership practice 6. Calibrate evaluator skills in the practice of evidence-based evaluation 7. Build an understanding of the student growth percentile model and the value-added growth model. 8. Familiarize participants with the application and use of assessment tools 9. Focus evaluation skills in evaluating teachers and principals of English language learners and students with disabilities 10. Provide opportunities for collaboration with colleagues 8

Recommended Participants  Characteristics of the Professional Development Expert  Administrative degree holder  Knowledgeable about adult learning strategies and best practices  Enthusiastic and well-received disposition  Demonstrated experience with performance evaluation  Leadership in professional development on a large scale  Characteristics of the Expert Practitioner from the Field  Willing to champion the cause  SDL/SDA certificate holder and practicing administrator (In lieu of the an active superintendent, a retired superintendent can champion the cause.)  Demonstrated experience in teacher evaluation  Highly effective and/or well respected in the field regionally  Contextual knowledge of the region  Recommended by peers  Passionate 9

The Turn-Key Model for T/ L Evaluation  The sequence of training events is intended to be a model for how regions and districts might certify their evaluators, as well as a model to ensure sustainability.  Once the full, research-driven scope of the calibration process is experienced, participants are prepared to go home and turnkey a high-quality training and calibration process. 10

Training Dates SY SUMMER CONFERENCE AUGUST12345 Common Core State Standards Common Core State Standards & Data-Driven Instruction Evidence- based observation of teachers (APPR) *Teacher evaluators must attend. Evidence- based observation of teachers (APPR) *Teacher evaluators must attend. FUTURE APPR TRAINING DATES Teacher Evaluator Sept 7, 8, 9 Oct 4, 5 Nov 1, 2, 3 Feb 27, 28, 29 May 18 Principal Evaluator Sept 13, 14 Oct 4, 5 Nov 4, 29, 30 Feb 27, 28, 29 May 18 NYSED will provide 10 days of training for teacher evaluators, 7 days for principal evaluators, in addition to 3 days on the Common Core and data-driven instruction.

Next Steps  TLE Guidance  TLE Webinar  NT Webinar (hopefully)  Network Team guidance, information and planning documents  Finalize participants for August 1-5  Summer Institute Registration and Baseline Survey  Release of website  Assignment of prework  Summer Institute 12

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