 Continuum of Teaching Practice Commission on Teacher Credentialing CA Department of Education New Teacher Center

Aligning CSTP with Induction  TABLE GROUPS DISCUSS In what ways are the Induction Standards for Pedagogy (5) and Universal Access: Equity for All Students (6) integrated into the 2009 CSTP? What opportunities does that provide for our programs? 8/04/20102Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Agenda August 4, 2010  Connecting Induction and CSTP  Agenda and Purposes  Introducing Continuum of Teaching Practice  Developmental Levels  Using with Participating Teachers  Formative Assessment Break-outs  Evidence in Practice  Dialogue Groups 8/04/20103Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Outcomes for Continuum of Teaching Practice Roll-Out  Understand context, history and purpose  Understand the structure and organization  Become familiar with the content of elements 8/04/20104Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Outcomes for Continuum of Teaching Practice Roll-Out  Develop, extend and refine skills for use with Participating Teachers  Access and apply within BTSA Induction and ongoing teacher development and effectiveness  Support program leaders in engaging varied stakeholders 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out5

Norms  Equity of Voice  Active Listening  Respect for Different Perspectives  Safety and Confidentiality  Other Norms to add? 8/04/20106Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Successes, Challenges, Hopes  Partner Discussion Prompt What successes and challenges have you had in using the Descriptions of Practice (DOP), Continuum of Teacher Development (NTC) or other standards based assessment tool? What are your hopes for using the new Continuum of Teaching Practice ? 8/04/20107Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Read and Highlight Round Robin Reflection  Read and Highlight key phrases or sentences  Continuum of Teaching Practice  Introduction pages 2 – 4 & 7  Round Robin Reflection (directions next slide) 8/04/20108Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Round Robin Reflection  Round Robin Reflection  Start with person who traveled the shortest  Read a highlighted phrase or sentence sharing thoughts or questions  Group members listen but do not respond  Continue with person to the right in round robin fashion until everyone has responded  Each group identify 2-3 salient points to report out 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out9

Going on a Trip Research, Plan PLANNING No Plan, Wind Blows Pack Early PACKING Pack 2 hours Before 2 Hours Early AIRPORT Will I make it? Variety of Destinations IN PARADISE One Area with Depth Unpack and Laundry HOME AGAIN Later, Much Later 8/04/201010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Levels of Teaching Practice Emerging Level 1 Exploring Level 2 Applying Level 3 Integrating Level 4 Innovating Level 5 CSTP 1 CSTP 2 CSTP 3 Demonstrates knowledge of teaching as discrete skills as described Expands knowledge of related elements of effective instruction Utilizes knowledge of CSTP to make connections between elements Articulates knowledge of the inter-relationships between elements Applies in depth knowledge of the CSTP to interconnect CSTP 4 CSTP 5 CSTP 6 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out11

Levels of Teaching Practice  Read across the Continuum of Teaching Practice Developmental levels highlighting key words (verbs). pp 5 & 6  What did you notice about the progression of teacher development?  Elbow partner share 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out12

Developmental Levels Tables assigned a Continuum of Teaching Practice level of practice description. Choose a speaker to share out: Create a poster of your assigned Continuum Level to illustrate to colleagues: Include an Icon Summarizing Statement What might you see, hear or notice in a classroom demonstrating the Emerging Level of development? 8/04/201013Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Continuum of Teaching Practice – Highlights  Five levels of teaching practice from novice to teacher leadership  CSTP 1 and 2 – descriptions of what students would be doing in addition to teacher descriptions  CSTP 3.6 – divided into two sections (English learner and students with special needs)  CSTP 6.7 – is represented in two ranges, all teachers must demonstrate professional, responsible and ethical conduct 8/04/201014Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out

Using the Continuum of Teaching Practice Understanding that the levels become increasingly complex and sophisticated while integrating the skills of previous levels, what examples from your teaching practice and students’ performance inform your self-assessment? 1. List evidence in the first column 2. Assess level of practice 3. Date 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out15

Staggered Read - Jigsaw  Participants in the room count off from 1 – 6  Move to expert table groups and read the assigned Continuum of Teaching Practice CSTP Strand  Table groups discuss prompt  Use note-taking guide to record important points to share with home table  Return to home table and share reports from CSTP /04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out16

Reading/Expert Group Assignments 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out17 1 – Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning Pages – Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning Pages – Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning Pages – Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students Pages – Assessing Students for Learning Pages – Developing as a Professional Educator Pages 40-46

Expert Table Discussion Prompts  What did you notice?  What is important to know about the progression of teaching practice in this standard of the CSTP?  In what ways are the Induction Program Standards evident in the descriptions? 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out18

Home Table Discussion Prompt  In what ways might the Continuum of Teaching Practice advance teaching and impact student Learning? Be prepared to share out one or two ideas from your thinking/discussion... 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out19

Coaching Practice  Brainstorm possible evidence for CSTP 1.2 Connecting learning to students’ prior knowledge, backgrounds, life experiences, and interests.  Triad Coaching Conversation  A – Support Provider  B – Participating Teacher  C – Observer: In what ways did the SP/MT help the PT make connections between evidence and self-assessment/placement on the Continuum? 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out20

Evidence of CSTP in Practice  Oakland USD BTSA Induction Program  CSTP – Formative Assessment Alignment  Yolo-Solano BTSA Induction Program  Possible Evidence for CSTP 1 – Engaging and Supporting  FACT Formative Assessment System  Sources of Evidence Assessment Toolbox Considering your Formative Assessment System, how might you assist in aligning possible evidence sources with the CSTP and the Continuum of Teaching Practice ? 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out21

Implementation Planning  When and how will participating teachers assess their practice?  What will you need to do to support the process with both support providers and participating teachers?  What do you want to keep in mind as you leave this day? 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out22

Open Space Dialogue Choose a Facilitator for Conversation  Stakeholder engagement  Preparing Support Providers  Implementation Plan  Connections to Ed Specialist Credential 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out23

Professional Development Resources  Day at a Glance  Presenters Guide  Packet Master  Supplementary Materials 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out24

Reflecting on the Day 8/04/2010Continuum of Teaching Practice/BTSA Induction Cluster Roll-Out25 3 Things you learned 2 Things you are wondering about 1 Next step you are planning