Principal Information Session Tuesday, April 12, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Operations Center Teacher Information Sessions Grandview University Monday, April 18, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Student Center, Lyceum Thursday, April 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Krumm Business Center

DMPS Vision for our TLC System Recognize and reward Teacher Leaders’ contributions to instructional improvement and to expand their influence and numbers in helping peers refine and improve their practices in the classroom through job-embedded professional development.

Teacher Leader Role Categories Coaches – Instructional Coaches – Special Education Support Teachers District-Wide Teacher Leaders – PLC Facilitators – Demonstration Teachers – TLC Coordinators School-Based Teacher Leaders – School Leadership Team Members – Innovation Teachers – Mentors (NEW) – PLC Leaders, Demonstration Site Schools of Rigor (NEW)

Coaches Role Salary Supplement Additional Contract Days for PD & Associated Add’l Pay Instructional Coach/IB Coordinator $3,3006 days/$900 Special Education Support Coaches $3,3006 days/$900

District-Wide Teacher Leaders RoleSalary Supplement Additional Contract Days for PD & Associated Add’l Pay District PLC Facilitators$6003 days/$450 Demonstration Classroom Teachers$2,5003 days/$450 TLC Coordinators$7,00020 days/$3,000

School Based Teacher Leaders Role Salary Supplement Additional Contract Days for PD & Associated Additional Pay School Leadership Team Members$1,0003 days/$450 Innovation Teachers$1,0003 days/$450 Mentors$2,5006 days/$900 PLC Leaders, Schools of Rigor$3,3006 days/$900 PLC Leaders, Demonstration Schools of Rigor Findley, Howe, Lovejoy, Perkins, Weeks, North 7 at each elementary school 15 at each secondary school

School Leadership Team Members Innovation Classroom Teachers School/Program SLT Members & Innovation Classroom Teachers – Total Roles for each School/Program East, Lincoln14 Hoover, North, Roosevelt12 Scavo6 Central Campus7 Central Academy6 Middle schools9 Jesse Franklin6 Orchard Place6 Van Meter6 Elementary schools8

Opting into the TLC Instructional Coach Program Will need to spend at least ½ of their time working as a TLC Instructional Coach – Roster of 4-5 Teachers per learning cycle TLC Training – Coaching/Framework/Learning Cycles TLC Coordinator Support – In-field coaching Eligible for stipend either way

DMPS Coaching Program TLC Informational Sessions April 2016

Purpose Statement The purpose of DMPS Instructional Coaches and Mentors is to collaboratively engage in a continuous cycle of learning. Using the Marzano Instructional Framework, Coaches and Mentors support teacher reflection and growth to increase student achievement.

DMPS Coaching Program: Triad of Support Beginning Teacher (1 st & 2 nd Year) Mentor TLC Instructional Coach

Learning Cycles Learning Cycle Options 7 Week Cycle6 Week Cycle5 Week Cycle Building Support Aug 24 – Sept 2 Learning Cycle 1 Sept 6 – Oct 21Sept 6 – Oct 14Sept 6 – Oct 7 Coach PD/Triad Focus Oct 24 – Oct 28Oct 17 – Oct 28Oct 10 – Oct 28 Learning Cycle 2 Oct 31 – Dec 22Oct 31 – Dec 16Oct 31 – Dec 9 Coach PD/Triad Focus Jan 3 – Jan 13Dec 19 – Jan 13Dec 12 – Jan 13 Learning Cycle 3 Jan 16 – Mar 3Jan 16 – Feb 24Jan 16 – Feb 17 Coach PD/Triad Focus Mar 6 – Mar 9Feb 27 – Mar 9Feb 20 – Mar 9 Learning Cycle 4 Mar 20 – May 12Mar 20 – May 5Mar 20 – Apr 28 Coach PD/Triad/Building May 15 – May 25May 8 – May 25May 1 – May 25

DMPS Coaching Program: Triad of Support Beginning Teacher Mentor Instructional Coach -Roles & Responsibilities -Signature Elements -Training & Support -Supplemental Pay/Days

Mentor Roles and Responsibilities High Expectations and Accountability Provides support to Beginning Teachers (first and second year teachers) focused on “signature elements”. Vision and Planning Identify and prioritize the work that has the most potential to accelerate teaching practice and student learning within the signature elements. Collaborative Culture Supports job-embedded professional development with the Instructional Coach and Beginning Teacher. (Triad structure) Learning Standards Helps beginning teachers design instruction that aligns with learning standards as articulated in curriculum guides. Instructional Framework Skillfully supports beginning teachers to implement high-quality and effective instruction around the signature elements within the instructional framework. Observation and Feedback Skillfully provides feedback to beginning teachers focused within selected goal areas of the signature elements within the instructional framework. This may include co-planning, modeling, and co-teaching lessons; as well as observing, providing feedback, and coaching classroom instruction. Continuous Growth Works with beginning teachers across all levels of performance with a focus on continuous growth and development by demonstrating Iowa’s Eight Teaching Standards. Data Participates in data-driven conversations with Beginning Teachers. Collaborative Structures Provides acclimation support in regard to the building and district. Participates in a triad with the Instructional Coach and beginning teacher in goal setting around the “Signature Elements”.

Mentor Expectations Mentor, Instructional Coach, and Beginning Teacher engage in goal setting using the Marzano Instructional Framework (Signature Elements) Mentor will meet with beginning teachers weekly with a minimum of 15 hours a semester. (Excluding time when a substitute may be utilized.) Mentor will engage in lesson planning with Beginning Teacher Mentor and Beginning Teacher will analyze student work. Mentor will engage in observation with Beginning Teacher. (two Substitute Days per year for the triad) In-field conversation between Coordinator and Mentor. Mentor will engage in a learning cycle with Instructional Coach. Participate in professional development: Summer Training/Mentoring Mentor Training New (First year) Teacher Days After school training dates One per semester, three hours each

Signature Elements Signature ElementIowa Teaching Standard Element 1: Providing Rigorous Learning Goals and Performance Scales 1 – Student Achievement Element 2: Tracking Student Progress5 - Assessment Element 4: Establishing Classroom Routines6 – Classroom Management Element 6: Identifying Critical Content2 – Content Knowledge Element 7: Organizing Students to Interact with New Content 3 – Lesson Planning Element 10: Helping Students Process New Content3 – Lesson Planning Element 14: Reviewing Content3 – Lesson Planning Element 24: Noticing When Students are Not Engaged4 – Differentiation Element 33: Demonstrating “Withitness” 5 & 6 - Assessment & Management Element 36: Understanding Students' Interests and Backgrounds 4 - Differentiation

Mentor Professional Learning/Training Mentor Training—Summer 2016—One Day – (July 18, July 19, July 27, or July 28) Once Per Semester—three-hour session after school – Dates TBD Once Per Semester—in-field conversation with coordinator Prior to school year: attend 2-day Marzano Instructional Framework Session (if you haven’t already attended)

DMPS Coaching Program: Triad of Support Beginning Teacher Mentor TLC Instructional Coach TLC Instructional Coaches who attend the training and receive support are expected to implement the TLC Instructional Coaching program and participate in the data collection process (full or half- time).

DMPS Coaching Program: Beginning Teacher Support Beginning Teachers: Triad Support Beginning Teacher Mentor TLC Instructional Coach Full Time Classroom Teacher IC and Mentor work together to support the Beginning Teacher. Triad Work: -Growth Plan on Signature Elements Mentor and Instructional Coach Support the Beginning Teacher: -Interactions -Observations -Co-planning -Reflection Rationale: -Flexible support for the school -Increases frequency for beginning teachers Triad Work: -Growth Plan on Signature Elements Mentor and Instructional Coach Support the Beginning Teacher: -Interactions -Observations -Co-planning -Reflection Rationale: -Flexible support for the school -Increases frequency for beginning teachers Collaborative and cohesive coaching

Demonstration Teachers Training Date – August 12 th at Grandview University – Video Editing – Instructional Framework Element Study

DMPS TLC Renewal/Hiring Process

Renewal and Hiring Renewal Process for Current TLC roles – Intent to continue survey (April 18-22) – Principal/evaluator reviews survey data, artifacts, and determines renewal of staff members’ roles (April 27-June 15) School leadership team member Innovation teacher Instructional coach/IB coordinator – Decisions will be made by June 15, 2016

Renewal and Hiring Hiring Process for new roles – Two New Roles PLC Leader for Schools of Rigor Mentors – Vacancies due to non-renewal or no longer DMPS employee

Mentor Skills and Requirements Time commitment (minimum 15 hrs/semester) Minimum of 3 years teaching (1 year in DMPS) Interpersonal skills Pedagogical skills Communication skills Able to work well with adults Honor confidentiality

Mentor Hiring Process TLC Application on AppliTrack opens on Wed., April 27 th Three references: – 1 current supervisor – 2 current colleagues Meet at least one Desired Specification – Masters Degree – Coaching coursework – Experience with adult learners – Proven leadership skills Three person interview team: – Principal or Designee – Instructional Coach – New teacher with maximum of 4 years teaching experience

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