Idaho Tiered Teacher Licensure May 13, 2014

Vision for Tiered Teacher Licensure Attract and retain great teachers in Idaho Identify struggling teachers and intervene to do what’s best for students Elevate the profession

Three Tiered System Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Years 1-3 to 6 Preservice Years

Standards for Initial Certification Educator Preparation Program Approval Undergraduate Coursework Student Teaching Institutional Recommendation for Licensure Teacher Certification and Higher Education

Standards for Initial Certification Core Teacher Standards 20% reviewed annually (100% every five years) by content experts Recommended changes presented to SBOE and then legislature School Psychologist and Special Education standards reviewed (so far) this year -To be before the 2015 Idaho Legislature in January Standards for Initial Certification Educator Preparation Program Approval Undergraduate Coursework Student Teaching Institutional Recommendation for Licensure

Educator Preparation Program Review and Approval “... institutions shall pursue continuing approval through a full program review every seven (7) years. The full program review shall be based upon the Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel. ( )” Full Review Example Standards for Initial Certification Educator Preparation Program Approval Undergraduate Coursework Student Teaching Institutional Recommendation for Licensure

Undergraduate Coursework & Student Teaching State Requirements University Requirements “At least six (6) semester credit hours... of elementary student teaching” Standards for Initial Certification Educator Preparation Program Approval Undergraduate Coursework Student Teaching Institutional Recommendation for Licensure

Institutional Recommendation –Did the candidate... complete the coursework satisfactorily? pass the approved reading assessment? pass the Praxis II? Standards for Initial Certification Educator Preparation Program Approval Undergraduate Coursework Student Teaching Institutional Recommendation for Licensure

Current –Minimum credit requirements –Content Test (Praxis II) Pre-Service Requirements for Initial Certification Proposed –Minimum credit requirements –Content Test (Praxis II) –Assessment for effective teaching on Danielson Framework –Individualized Professional Learning Plan using data –Measurable student achievement Institutional Recommendation 5 year professional teaching license 3 year interim teaching license Tier One

Assessment for Effective Teaching 22 Components of the Danielson Framework –Scores dependent on evidence –Performed by a state-approved evaluator Full Idaho public and private university buy-in Rooted in research by the Measures of Effective Teaching (2013) study – a partnership with 3,000 teachers and lead researchers Tier One

Assessment for Effective Teaching Domain 1 – Planning and Preparation (6 components) What a teacher knows and does in preparation for engaging students in learning. Domain 2 – The Classroom Environment (5 components) What a teacher does to establish and maintain a culture for learning that supports cognitive engagement. Domain 4 – Professional Responsibilities (6 components) Professional responsibilities and behavior in and out of the classroom Domain 3 – Instruction (5 components) What a teacher does to cognitively engage students in the content. Planning Conference Observation Notes Reflection Conference Tier One

Individualized Professional Learning Plan (IPLP) Based on the Assessment for Effective Teaching, the IPLP is developed to set goals that are: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time Bound Tier One

Individualized Professional Learning Plan (IPLP) Sample Goal Component 3c –I will identify and employ at least two strategies to challenge student thinking within large group, literacy- based activities. I will assess through analysis of visual attention and appropriate verbal higher-order responses. Peer observations will be employed to assess student engagement prior to September 30, at least three times during the course of the year, and after May 1. Tier One

Tier 1 Discussion

Three Tiered System Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Years 1-3 to 6 Preservice Years

Governor’s Task Force Recommendation Language Upon being recommended for initial licensure, a NOVICE LICENSE (three-year license, non-renewable after 6 years) would be issued. Novice teachers could apply for a PROFESSIONAL LICENSE (five-year license renewable dependent upon performance) after 3 years from the time of initial licensure. This part of professional licensure performance assessment would be supported by multiple artifacts and evidence of the teacher’s practice. An additional measure of effectiveness proposed would be the teacher’s ability to develop student learning objectives in order to assess student growth over the period of the candidate’s clinical practice. Standardized state tests would also be considered as part of teacher performance.

Current –credit requirements Requirements for Professional Certification Proposed –credit requirements –Assessment for effective teaching on Danielson Framework 3 (proficient) or better for two consecutive years on all components –Individualized Professional Learning Plan using data to address student achievement –Measurable student achievement* District Recommendation Tier Two

Measurable Student Achievement Student Achievement. For evaluations conducted on or after July 1, 2013, all certificated instructional employees, principals and superintendents must receive an evaluation in which at least thirty-three percent (33%) of the evaluation results are based on multiple objective measures of growth in student achievement as determined by the board of trustees and based upon research. For evaluations conducted on or after July 1, 2014, growth in student achievement as measured by Idaho's statewide assessment for Federal accountability purposes must be included. This portion of the evaluation may be calculated using current and/or past year's data and may use one (1) or multiple years of data. Growth in student achievement may be considered as an optional measure for all other school based and district based staff, as determined by the local board of trustees. Tier Two

Tier 1 to Tier 2 Year 1 –Mentoring –Evaluation (student achievement) –Professional Learning Plan Year 2 –Mentoring –Evaluation (student achievement) –Professional Learning Plan Year 3 –Evaluation (student achievement) –Professional Learning Plan Did the teacher demonstrate appropriate student achievement, complete an IPLP, and achieve proficiency in all 22 components in the last two years? YES NO Tier 2 CertYear 4 Tier Two

Tier 1 to Tier 2 (Year 4) The teacher has not demonstrated proficiency in all 22 components of Danielson during two consecutive years. –Intensive mentoring –Evaluation (student achievement) –Individualized Professional Learning Plan Did the teacher demonstrate appropriate student achievement, complete an IPLP, and achieve proficiency in all 22 components in the last two years? YES NO Tier 2 CertYear 5 Tier Two

Tier 1 to Tier 2 (Year 5) The teacher has not demonstrated proficiency in all 22 components of Danielson during two consecutive years. –Evaluation (student achievement) –Individualized Professional Learning Plan Did the teacher demonstrate appropriate student achievement, complete an IPLP, and achieve proficiency in all 22 components in the last two years? YES NO Tier 2 CertYear 6 Tier Two

Tier 1 to Tier 2 (Year 6) Only pertinent with 22 proficient components in year 5 The teacher has not demonstrated proficiency in all 22 components of Danielson during two consecutive years. –Evaluation (student achievement) –Individualized Professional Learning Plan Did the teacher demonstrate appropriate student achievement, complete an IPLP, and achieve proficiency in all 22 components in the last two years? YES NO Tier 2 CertNo longer certified Tier Two

What are the requirements for a 4 th, 5 th, 6 th year of Tier 1? A teacher receiving a rating of unsatisfactory (1) on any of the components in years three through six would not be eligible for subsequent licensure. Tier Two

District Recommendation District to sign “District Recommendation” form, ensuring: –Completion of a mentoring component (stipulations tbd by SBOE committee) –Demonstration of proficiency on all 22 Danielson components for two consecutive years –Appropriate student achievement, using multiple measures* Delineated in evaluation procedures reports from districts –Maintenance of Individualized Professional Learning Plan (IPLP), submitted with application for renewal Professional Standards Commission to request evidence of student achievement – randomly selected 10% of tier 2 applicants, from districts To be reviewed during regular PSC meetings during the year Tier Two

Tier 2 Maintenance Current Teachers currently required to complete credits to maintain professional license* Proposed Teachers to continue to be required to complete professional development credits* A completed Individualized Professional Learning Plan is a requirement to renew a Tier 2 license to address professional growth, with the goal of increasing student achievement. Student achievement Danielson Proficiency *Random 10% audits Tier Two

What if(s)... ? Discretion to the Chief Certification Officer Systemic concerns considered by Professional Standards Commission, recommendations to the board Tier Two

How will out-of-state applicants be licensed in their first year under contract in Idaho? District may apply for three-year provisional Tier 2 licensure for applicants with at least X years of experience and positive teacher evaluations –Teacher may convert to standard five-year Tier 2 license after meeting Idaho Tier 2 stipulations Tier Two

Appeals Process for Extenuating Circumstances Submitted to the Professional Standards Commission Committee to be named within the commission –Overseen by the Chief Certification Officer –Would consider appeals, make recommendations to the full commission for vote, requiring simple majority Same process as alleged ethical violations –Deadline for appeals two weeks following deadline for completion of evals –Appealing party to submit a letter with supporting documentation to PSC May choose to appear in person as well, would not be necessary Tier Two

Tier 2 Discussion