Unpacking Effective Instruction Educator Effectiveness Facilitators Session #1 December 2012

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

Welcome & Introductions Thanks for being here! The new evaluation system won’t work without you Policy doesn’t work unless teachers help shape it We want your input OEE is here to support you in the work Unpacking priority areas of the rubric Exploring the opportunities the new system creates Enhancing facilitation skills Thanks for being here! - We’ve been looking forward to doing this work all year. You are closest to the work - OEE is your support team. Implementing policy doesn’t work unless teachers help shape it. - It’s our job to listen to your input and empower you to take charge of this work. Teacher leaders aren’t born; they’re made. - We recognize that working with students and working with adults require very different skill sets. Introductions – go around the room, look at stickers

Norms & Community Agreements Start and end on time. Limit technology to break time. Include everyone in conversations. Vegas Rule: Confidentiality What else?

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

New Structures = New Opportunities New Evaluation System Rubric for Effective Teaching Educator Development and Feedback System Educator Effectiveness Facilitators

Self-Assessment Data: Strengths

Self-Assessment Data: Areas for Growth

The Importance of Teacher Leadership Because you have expert knowledge and skills: You are a natural leader You have influence You can influence a change in culture You make impact on student learning

Theory of Action Improving teacher practice leads to improved student learning

Elements of Effective Practice What are the fundamental skills every teacher should know and effectively implement?

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

EEF Series Objective EEFs will be able to identify, discuss, and cultivate effective instructional practices within their school communities using the tools provided by the evaluation system.

Session 1 Objective Today we will: Begin building a network Define the scope of work of EEFs Identify & practice facilitation moves Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement

Defining the Scope EEFs will: Be conduits for feedback Disseminate information and best practices Lead conversations around effective instructional practice Contribute your expertise to develop resources for the district React in table groups

Facilitation Moves Keep an eye on: Clear objectives Intentional engagement of all participants Norms & community agreements Take notes throughout, discuss at the end

Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey Homework Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric ILT Common Planning Staff PD Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Brainstorm What does high student engagement look like in the classroom and what skills are needed to achieve it and maintain it? What teaching skills are necessary to do this? Turn and Talk

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Unpacking the Rubric Read over the rubric’s description of proficient practice in the element of Student Engagement Using your brainstorm and the rubric, define behaviors that demonstrate student engagement. Leave space to for additional thoughts!

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Observing through the lens of student engagement Teaching Channel video Grade 7 ELA Los Angeles, CA 14 min

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement How did the video relate to your description of student engagement? Were you inspired to add anything to your list of behaviors?

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Coming to a Common Understanding At your table, identify at least three practices a teacher must implement effectively in order to create and/or maintain quality student engagement

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Reflection & Takeaways Take a moment to assess how consistently you and/or your school are creating sustained student engagement Identify the work that goes into creating student engagement before, during, and after class.

Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement Debriefing the Activity What did you learn that you may impact your practice? How can you use this activity with your colleagues? Do you have any takeaways as a facilitator of this activity?

Break

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

Evaluation Q&A Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

Overall Ratings Progress on Ratings on Overall Goals 4 Standards Rating Educators are responsible for providing evidence for all standards and goals Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Student Learning Professional Practice I. Curriculum, Planning and Assessment II. Teaching All Students III. Family & Community Engagement IV. Professional Culture How has the process/system been going for you so far?

Evaluations in EDFS Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

Evidence: Observations & Artifacts Ratings on Goals & Standards based on: Evidence collected in observations Evidence documented in artifacts Artifacts can be submitted by the Educator OR the Evaluator Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

Uploading Artifacts Step 1: Step 2: Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

Uploading Artifacts Description (what is it?) Rationale (why this?) Tags (which goals & standards?) Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex Choose File & Save

Resources http://educatoreffectiveness.weebly.com

Resources http://educatoreffectiveness.weebly.com

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

Facilitation Moves Clear objectives Intentional engagement of all participants Norms & community agreements Debrief with your tablemates: How did the facilitation moves go today?

Session 1 Objective Today we will: Define the scope of work of EEFs Begin building a network Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement Identify & practice facilitation moves

Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey Homework Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric ILT Common Planning Staff PD Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey

Office of Educator Effectiveness Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson) Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner) Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist (eqazilbash) Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist (arubenstein) Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2) Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator (jcostin) Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs Objectives Unpacking “Student Engagement” Evaluation Q&A Closing

Session 1 Objective Today we will: Define the scope of work of EEFs Begin building a network Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement Identify & practice facilitation moves

Facilitation Moves Clear objectives Intentional engagement of all participants Norms & community agreements

Debrief How did the facilitation moves feel to you? How did the activity feel to you? How are you feeling about the possibility of bringing this activity and these facilitation skills back to your school? Turn and Talk.

Fill out Session #1 Survey Bring a laptop next meeting Homework Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric ILT Common Planning Staff PD Fill out Session #1 Survey Bring a laptop next meeting

Office of Educator Effectiveness Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson) Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner) Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist (eqazilbash) Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist (arubenstein) Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2) Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator (jcostin) Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

Thanks! See you at our next session on January 14th or 15th! 3-6 pm, location TBD Also, artifacts trainings at the BTU: Thurs Dec 13 3pm-5pm Tues Dec 18 4pm-6pm Please fill out an exit slip before you leave.