Arkansas Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program

Who helped design it What do we use as a guide

What is it based upon?

How are we going to get there? A Road Map…. Because teaching is complex, it is helpful to have a road map through the territory, structured around a shared understanding of teaching. Charlotte Danielson

WHERE IS IT GOING – Hardin Elementary – Welcome to our school

OUR STUDENTS WELCOME YOU

HARDIN PARENTS WELCOME YOU

AND HARDIN TEACHERS WELCOME YOU TOO!

HARDIN TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP THE STUDENTS!!

Hardin Teachers 16 full time teachers / 7 part time teachers - with 20 receiving the training Average years experience = 20.8 Of the 20 trained – 12 received PET training and 5 went through the Praxis program

Schools out – we’ll worry about this evaluation program in August!!

IT’S AUGUST !!! Let the fun begin

DAY 1 OF TRAINING STATE DEPARTMENT DR. GATHRIGHT

DAY 2 of Training – WATCHING VIDEO TEACH – SCORING PRESENTATION

A Framework for Teaching: Components of Professional Practice Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Reflecting on teaching Maintaining accurate records Communicating with families Participating in a professional Community Growing and developing professionally Demonstrating professionalism Domain 3: Instruction Communicating with students Using questioning and discussion techniques Engaging students in learning Using assessment in instruction Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness Danielson 2007 Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy Demonstrating knowledge of students Setting instructional outcomes Demonstrating knowledge of resources Designing coherent instruction Designing student assessments Domain 2: The Classroom Environment Creating an environment of respect and rapport Establishing a culture for learning Managing classroom procedures Managing student behavior Organizing physical space PLAN TEACH REFLECT APPLY Handout FFT Placemat Card ©2009 McKay Consulting, LLC

Teachers uses this as they watch video

Teacher use rubric to “grade” teaching video unsatisfactory, basic, proficient or distinguished

Performance Levels: Key Words Teacher directed Student directed Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Distinguished Unsafe Partial / Minimal Consistent Seamless Lack of Generally Frequent Solid Unaware Inconsistently Successful Skillful Unclear Attempts Appropriate Preventative Poor/Unsuitable Awareness Clear/Positive Leadership NONE SOME MOST ALWAYS

By Using the Levels of Performance teachers can Improve Lesson planning Focus on Self assessment Develop professional learning goals Reflect on teaching and learning Talk about successful teaching Develop deeper more meaningful learning

All of the pilot schools had the option of face to face training or 14-15 hours or 18 hours or online training for their staff. Every school chose face to face. Teachers in non pilot schools will receive their training online.

BOOK STUDY ON CHARLOTTE DANIELSON’S PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING August and September

Developing professional growth plans Form J Individual Professional Growth Plan Teacher _________________________________ School _________________________________   Based on your self- assessment, your administrators’ input, and any school or district initiative, what goal have you identified? what is an area of knowledge or skill that you would like to strength? Domain __________ Component _______    Describe the connection between this goal and your teaching assignment. What would success on this goal look like? How will you know when you have achieved it? What would count as evidence of success? Describe the activities you will do to work toward your goal and their time line? Activities Time Line What resources will you need to better achieve your goal?

September Professional Growth plans Design plan with specific focus (what is that 1 thing you said at the end of last year you want to do better) What Domain and component will that fall into? What steps will you use to improve that area? What is it that you hope to accomplish? How will you measure your success?

Teacher’s Portfolios data gather is on going

Teacher Collaboration through PLC’s is on going

Expectation of the Principal Personal Training – 30 hours on line (Of this 24 hours is of teachscape videos/Danielson material with the remaining 6 hours of testing for certification.) Certification test – online - 2 test each 3 hours long and 2 chances to pass each test

Teachscape site instructions Click on a module to begin your training. It is recommended that you work through all the modules in the following order: In order for the system to track time spent in each module accurately, make sure you logout using the link on the top-right corner of this screen. The system is set to automatically time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Training on Domains 2 and 3 AREA Estimated Time to Complete Overview of the Framework for Teaching 30m Orientation to Observer Training 20m Minimizing Bias 1h 00m 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2h 40m 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning 2h 20m 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures 2h 30m 2d: Managing Student Behavior 2h 00m 3a: Communicating with Students 2h 20m 3b: Using Questioning Prompts and Discussion Techniques 2h 20m 3c: Engaging Students in Learning 2h 20m 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction 2h 40m Applying the Framework for Teaching 1h 30m

Teacher Thoughts When asked if they felt the rubric was easy to understand – ALL said yes When asked if they agreed with the rubric rating – 19 said yes, 1 said not sure, NO no’s. When asked about if they would rather video their observation and have the administrator review the video or have the administrator do a on site observation ALL said on site.

Teacher Thoughts cont. When asked their thoughts on revamping the teacher evaluation program – answers varied A few thought it was a good idea. Several thought the old system used was fine – the problem was the way it was used. A couple thought test scores should weigh more on teacher evaluation so glad the portfolio part was a part of this system. One stated that if professional development is determined by the results of the evaluation then it’s a positive change. One expressed concern that the evaluator might be bias.

Favorite teacher comment - What are your thoughts on the state revamping the teacher evaluation program? “It appears that it is very relevant to improving instruction. The state department did an excellent job in presenting the evaluation as a positive useful tool for us to use. While there is a great deal of material to read and new terminology – it correlated classroom learning-improving in all aspects planning, environment, instruction and professional responsibilities. “

Suggestions for Principals Read Charlotte Danielson’s 2 books prior to training Enhancing Professional Practice – A Framework for Teaching and The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument 2011 edition Do book study with teachers prior to their training to alleviate some of the stress/confusion Do Teachscape training as a group with teachers Do Teachscape training as a group with administrators Invest in 2 handbooks by Charlotte Danielson -1) The Handbook for Enhancing Professional Practice: Using the Framework for Teaching in Your School and 2) Implementing the Framework for Teaching. Make sure technology is working when you go to take the test!!