North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Deans of Teacher Education Meeting High Point University February 20, 2015 Joyce Gardner Executive Director Governor’s Teacher Network and NC Teacher Corps Educator Effectiveness Division

The central focus of our work is improving student learning... by enabling and ensuring great teaching.

Educator Effectiveness Dr. Lynne Johnson, Director Dr. Yvette Stewart, Assistant Director

New Standard Course of Study  Balanced Assessment System  New Accountability Model A Fair Evaluation System Tools and Training to Improve Practice Support in Low-Achieving LEAs and Schools Improved Supply of Teachers PROJECT MAP

Moving to Digital Age Models Competency mastery … instead of advancement based on time Anywhere, anytime learning … instead of fixed places and times for learning Personalized learning … instead of one- size instruction

Home Base Updates

Improvements in Schoolnet have enhanced the system’s performance and capacity. New “All Districts” Feature in Schoolnet allows districts to share resources with one another.

Home Base Updates: Professional Development Modules Self-paced and facilitated Available to teachers and principals at no charge Accessed through the Educator Effectiveness PD System through Home Base

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Cross-district Strategic Solutions Series “This framework offers a structure for presenting issues, asking questions and gathering feedback.” “A great venue for gathering feedback and ideas from peers across the state we never get to see.”  One hour topic based online forum  Topic requests from LEAs or individuals  Interactive, engaging format Staff serve as facilitators using a protocol to keep process moving timely and efficiently. Instant virtual professional learning network! Video example: Protocol: Registration :

Principal READY Spring Series Educator Effectiveness Coaching Through Data Analysis 2015 Spring Training REGIONAL DATES Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 NC Educator Evaluation (NCEES) wiki link ncees.wikispaces.net Registration Link April 22 April 21 March 12 March 10 April 14 April 13 March 24 March 25 Interactive Group Sessions  Educator Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS) data conversations with Professional Learning Teams and individual teachers informs instructional plans for students  Teacher Working Conditions Survey report analysis improves leadership, educator support, school culture and improvement planning  Universal Design for Learning principles frame practices for individualized student engagement and targeted coaching and support reduces instructional barriers Principals will use their school and district data during these sessions.

Observation Calibration Tool (OCT) This is currently a pilot for 400 principals in our state. Once data is gathered from the pilot, access will be open for all principals and assistant principals. The OCT provides targeted, self-paced online exercises to increase rater agreement. Observation Engine is an online tool that uses classroom videos to ensure accurate and reliable classroom observations. The online platform allows principals and assistant principals to: access classroom videos observe instruction rate teachers Participants receive immediate feedback and have access to lessons.

NC Standard Courseof Study What’s Ahead?

Standards Review Process An ongoing responsibility to ensure that our standards are preparing our students to be College and Career Ready

ELA Math CTE (specified courses) – Social Studies CTE (specified courses) – Science World Languages Health/PE Guidance CTE (specified courses) – Arts Education Dance Music Theatre Arts Visual Arts CTE (specified courses) – English Language Development Extended Content Standards CTE (specified courses) – Standards Review Schedule

So how does that look for ELA and Math Standards Review this year? NCDPI Standards Review Committee E -mail

Standards review of K-12 Math and ELA standards – Test specifications created; test items developed/field test items; assessments created Instructional materials/supports identified/created Professional development conducted – Implementation of standards and assessments Sample Standards ReviewTimeline The process timeline is adjusted depending on the degree of revision necessary.

Just Imagine! “…a living bank of proven, standards-referenced instructional materials-lessons, units, and assessments perfected through action research….Because of these rich resources, new and struggling teachers achieve confidence and competence much more rapidly, and experienced teachers have a sense of making a meaningful, ongoing contribution to their craft while being renewed by instructional ideas that are engaging for students. Proven methods, practices, and lessons aligned with established standards become the center of the professional dialogue. " Mike Schmoker and Robert J. Marzano, Realizing the Promise of Standards-Based Education, 1999 Instruct

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Teacher Spotlight Teachers are sharing short video clips that are shared on the Home Base website! To see the Teacher Spotlights, please visit ht p:// ls.org/homebase/ James Frye English Teacher Newton-Conover High School Newton-Conover Schools Kristin Kennedy Sarah Wood 4 th Grade Teachers Liberty Elementary School Thomasville City Schools

Alignment of Resources & Assessments Schoolnet Assessments Common Formative Assessments Benchmarks ScanIt (plain paper bubble sheets) Pilot School/Classroom Assessments Online Benchmarks Online Spring 2015 Schoolnet Instructional Resources District Staff reviewed content Teachers immersed in PD Instructional Focus Calendars created LEA files uploaded to Curriculum Manager Schoolnet assessment items help teachers determine if students are meeting the content standards.

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