The Delaware Performance Appraisal System II for Teachers August 2013 Training Module 2 The Delaware Framework Review and Components 1-5 Training for Teachers
Training Overview For separate modules: Module 1: Introduction to DPAS II Module 2: DPAS II and the Delaware Framework Module 3: The DPAS II Process Module 4: Component Five – Student Improvement DRAFT
Materials for this module Power Point Presentation DPAS II Guide for Teachers DRAFT
Review: Five Components of DPAS II TeachersSpecialistsAdministrators Component IPlanning & Preparation Vision & Goals Component 2Classroom Environment Professional Practice & Delivery of Services Culture of Learning Component 3InstructionProfessional Collaboration & Consultation Management Component 4Professional Responsibilities Component 5Student Improvement DRAFT
Review The DPAS II framework has three tiers Components – broad areas of teacher practice and responsibility Criteria – essential knowledge and skills related to each component Elements – observable areas of knowledge and skills related to each criterion DRAFT
Whats new in related to Criteria? Opportunity for LEAs to utilize one less criterion in each Component DRAFT
Component 1 – Planning and Preparation Component 1 focuses on how a teacher selects and organizes programs and/or services provided to students. Component 1 Criteria: 1a. Selecting Instructional Goals (Optional) 1b. Designing Coherent Instruction 1c. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy (Optional) 1d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students 1e. Designing Student Assessments DRAFT
Component 2 – The Classroom Environment Component 2 focuses on interactions with students that reflect genuine respect and caring for individuals as well as the group. Component 2 Criteria: 2a. Managing Classroom Procedures 2a. Managing Student Behavior 2c. Creating an environment to support learning (Optional) 2d. Organizing Physical Space (Optional) DRAFT
Component 3 – Instruction Component 3 focuses on how a teacher engages students in learning. Component 3 Criteria: 3a. Engaging Students in Learning 3b. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness (Optional) 3c. Communicating Clearly and Accurately (Optional) 3d. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3e. Using Assessment in Instruction DRAFT
Component 4: Professional Responsibilities Component 4 focuses on the teachers duties and professional growth activities. Component 4 Criteria: 4a. Communicating with Family (Optional) 4b. Recording Data in a Student Record System 4c. Growing and Developing Professionally (Optional) 4d. Reflecting on Professional Practice DRAFT
Component 5: Student Improvement Component Five Framework Three Educator Groups Group I, II, and III Three Measures Measure A, Measure B, and Measure C Component Five Ratings Exceeds, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory DRAFT