MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM 2015 - 2016

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 TEACHERS- Do you have… 7 years teaching experience? Work under a teaching contract? Hold a professional teaching license? Work at least 120 days per year?

Then the Madison-Champaign ESC Master Teacher Committee Ohio Master Teacher Committee wants you to apply.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Our ESC currently has (8) Master Teachers: Terri MacDonald, Coordinator for Low Incidence Program Lori Ferryman, Intervention Specialist Amy Stiles, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Joanna Hostetler, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Nannette Mentzer, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Lucinda Morgan, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Lisa Webster, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Mindy Hixon, Intervention Specialist

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-16 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Ohio Senior Professional Educator or Lead Professional Educator License Improved Teaching Practices Earn 10 contact hours toward IPDP just for applying and another 10 contact hours if granted Master Teacher Status! * Improved depth of understanding of standards used in Ohio Teacher Evaluation System School, District, Madison-Champaign ESC Governing Board and Community Recognition * each limited to 10 contact hours within a 5 year licensure period

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Governing Board Meeting MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Some Examples of Recognition: Staff Appreciation Breakfast Governing Board Meeting Article in ESC Connection

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT IS HISTORY OF MASTER TEACHER? Per Ohio Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 1, the Educator Standards Board was charged with the responsibility to define a Master Teacher and to adopt criteria to use in determining whether a person is a Master Teacher. Effective 2011, the Master Teacher program became part of the new licensure structure.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT IS DISTRICT/ESC RESPONSIBILITY FOR MASTER TEACHER? Local districts are charged with the responsibility of implementing the Master Teacher program through district determined procedures and guidelines developed and applied consistent with legislated and Ohio Department of Education guidelines.

Those on the committee earn contact hours for their participation. MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 DOES MADISON-CHAMPAIGN ESC HAVE A MASTER TEACHER COMMITTEE? YES! This is the 5th year for our ESC Master Teacher Committee comprised of teachers and ESC Administrators Committee members use rubrics developed by the Ohio Department of Education. Those on the committee earn contact hours for their participation.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT IS DEFINITION OF A MASTER TEACHER? A Master Teacher demonstrates excellence inside and outside of the classroom through consistent leadership and focused collaboration to maximize student learning. A Master Teacher strives for distinguished teaching and continued professional growth as specified by the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession. These are the same standards our new teacher evaluation is based upon this school year.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT IS CRITERIA FOR MASTER TEACHER? Consistent Leadership Focused Collaboration Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Students and Environment Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Content, Instruction, and Assessment Continued Professional Growth

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS? Professional Teacher License/Certificate Has Taught for Seven Years or More Is Working Under a Teaching Contract Is Working a Minimum of 120 Days

Two chances to submit application for initial and renewal… MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Two chances to submit application for initial and renewal… January 7, 2016 and February 26, 2016 You are encouraged to submit in January so, if needed, you’d have a 2nd chance in February.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 WHAT IS THE MASTER TEACHER APPLICATION PROCESS? Submit Master Teacher Intent Form to submit a Master Teacher application by October 21, 2015. Register to attend an information session on the Master Teacher application process and to receive your personal application number, October 28, 2015 from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. This is for initial and renewal applicants. Submit the completed application with artifact evidence and two recommendations by either January 7, 2016 or February 26, 2016. The required forms are available by going to www.mccesc.k12.oh.us and clicking on Master Teacher (under the blue banner labeled Staff Information).

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 THE SCORING PROCESS Each of the five narrative components will be scored twice by Committee members. A score report is provided to each applicant which includes written feedback with a month after due date. Artifact evidence is returned to the applicant to be available for the duration of the Master Teacher designation.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 MASTER TEACHER DESIGNATION Effective for Five Years Is Transferrable Required to “advance” to Senior Professional Educator or Lead Educator License May Reapply When Designation Expires

What happens if my application MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 What happens if my application is not approved? Candidates may reapply for the next scoring period or the following school year as well.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 SUGGESTION Apply for January date – that way if you need to improve some aspect you have second chance for February date.

So how does renewal work? MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 This is our 6th year doing Master Teacher so we will have teachers who are eligible to renew this year. So how does renewal work?

Master Teacher Renewal Process

Master Teacher Renewal Process Capture, document and reflect Master Teacher Renewal Process Attempt to capture, document and reflect on the professional life of the Master Teacher over the past five years.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Requirements: Completion of forms found on the web (R,S,T,U,V W, X) Written reflection (4 pages) Three pieces of evidence Requirements: Completion of forms found on the web (R,S,T,U,V W, X) Written reflection (4 pages) Three pieces of evidence

Committee Requirements MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Committee Requirements Each committee will maintain the following records: Candidate Score Report (Form V) Candidate’s Written Narrative Committee Requirements Each committee will maintain the following records: Candidate Score Report (Form V) Candidate’s Written Narrative – Evidence should be returned to the teacher, who must make it available upon request for the remainder of the designation

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Renewal Process Candidates may choose either Year Four or Year Five of their Master Teacher designation Year Four Renewal: Renewal status will take effect when the current five-year designation expires Renewal Process Candidates may choose either Year Four or Year Five of their Master Teacher designation to complete the renewal process. If renewal takes place during year four, the renewal status will take effect when the current five-year designation expires.

Processes and Procedures MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Processes and Procedures At least two members of the committee will score each application using the Score Report. Committees will provide each candidate with a compilation of his/her final score. Form V Processes and Procedures At least two members of the committee will score each application using the Score Report (Form V). A scoring guide is included in the Score Report Committees will provide each candidate with a compilation of his/her final score (Form V).

Processes and Procedures MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Processes and Procedures If the applying teacher is deemed not successful, the teacher shall receive written feedback and an opportunity to reapply if current Master Teacher designation has not expired. Processes and Procedures If the applying teacher is deemed not successful, the teacher shall receive written feedback and an opportunity to reapply if current Master Teacher designation has not expired. Each committee will establish an appeal process for teachers who believe that the processes and procedures outlined in this application were not followed.

Processes and Procedures MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Processes and Procedures Each committee will establish an appeal process for teachers Processes and Procedures If the applying teacher is deemed not successful, the teacher shall receive written feedback and an opportunity to reapply if current Master Teacher designation has not expired. Each committee will establish an appeal process for teachers who believe that the processes and procedures outlined in this application were not followed.

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Unsuccessful Renewal

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Unsuccessful Renewal Master Teacher renewal must take place before expiration of a Senior Professional Educator License or Lead Professional Educator License. Unsuccessful Renewal Master Teacher renewal must take place before expiration of a Senior Professional Educator License or Lead Professional Educator License. If the Master Teacher renewal is unsuccessful, the candidate will need to apply for a Professional Educator License if applicable

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 Unsuccessful Renewal If the Master Teacher renewal is unsuccessful, the candidate will need to apply for a Professional Educator License if applicable Unsuccessful Renewal Master Teacher renewal must take place before expiration of a Senior Professional Educator License or Lead Professional Educator License. If the Master Teacher renewal is unsuccessful, the candidate will need to apply for a Professional Educator License if applicable

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-16 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS of RENEWAL? Improved Teaching Practices Earn 5 contact hours toward IPDP just for applying for renewal and another 5 contact hours if granted Master Teacher Status again! * Improved depth of understanding of standards used in Ohio Teacher Evaluation System School, District, Madison-Champaign ESC Governing Board and Community Recognition * each limited to 5 contact hours within a 5 year licensure period

MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 education.ohio.gov

QUESTIONS? You may also contact Donna Stelzer, Director, MASTER TEACHER, 2015-2016 QUESTIONS? You may also contact Donna Stelzer, Director, via email at stelzer@mccesc.k12.oh.us or by calling (937) 484-1557 ext. 2567.