Teacher Evaluation System Administrator Training June 5 & 6, 2012

AGENDA DAY 1Technology Tool Development Best Practice & State Update Intro. To Tech Tool Setting Up Local District Tool (work time) DAY 2Sharing Of Local Tools OR Work Time Practice Using Tool With Teacher Videos

Nebraska Teacher Standards 40 Committee Members from State Educational Stakeholder Groups Used National Standards and The Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson State Board of Education adopted the Teacher Performance Framework in Nov. Intended as best practice - not mandated PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

Where Have We Been? After meeting last summer, Administrators indicated they….. Want an evaluation tool based on the Nebraska Teacher “Standards” Want a tool used to help teachers improve Would like it to be a mobile, electronic tool Want to work collaboratively

What Does The Tool Look Like? Mobile Device For Walk-Throughs Data Feeds Formal Evaluation Form Printable Reports/Evaluation Forms Levels of Access Determine Views

Associated Fees Required: Administrator Trainings FREE to all ESU 10 Schools (Pilot Year) Advisory Committee For Improvements to the System Beginning – $100 Annual Maintenance Fee, plus $10 per certified teacher – Non ESU 10 Schools $100 Annual Maintenance Fee, plus $20 per certified teacher

Key Elements Teacher Reflection Formal/Informal Feedback Goal setting Plan to address needs Measuring Teacher Growth Growth Model

Determination of Performance Levels UnsatisfactoryDevelopingAccomplishedInnovating Weak Deficient Not Meeting Standard Basic Beginning Meets Standard Applying Excelling Proficient Above Standard Advanced Distinguished Developing = “Non-Negotiable” Developing/Unsatisfactory Levels to Satisfy “Met” & “Not Met”

Rubric Development Based on the language of the Performance Framework Effective Practices & Indicators See Handout

Identify Evidence of Effective Practice “What does this look like in the classroom?” See Handout

Informing the Tech Tool

ESU 10 ODIE System The evaluation tool will be managed through our ODIE system which will enable schools to build the tool and set levels of access.

Using the DATA Collected What does the data tell us? How will we use the data? How can the data inform our Professional Development plan? School Improvement? How can the data help us help teachers?

ESU 10’s Role Facilitation of the creation of the tool Professional development in the use & understanding of the tool/process Management of the technology ESU wide reports for the purpose of identifying needs & designing aligned PD Assisting schools in prioritizing local PD needs

Statewide Leadership Committee Task from State Board of Education Develop teacher and principal evaluation models based on the Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Framework for voluntary use by local districts.

State Model Development Groups Design/Pilot District Committees- To design specific instruments, oversee training and implementation. Includes pilot districts selected ESU staff developers and tech coordinators. Begin meeting in Fall 2012 Rubric Committee- Drawn from Framework Drafting Committee; will draft summative rubrics for Framework, June ESU’s- Training and staff development and possible development of evaluation technology Vendors- Provide expertise and other products and services as process develops.

Best Practice There are common best practice elements for teacher evaluation regardless of the model Growth-oriented practices such as teacher: – Self-reflection – Goal setting – Professional growth plans

Possible Model Products: Toolkit Model Board policy/admin. Regulation Observation instruments & rubrics Summative evaluation documents/rubrics Guidelines for using student learning in evaluation Feedback surveys & related materials Training & implementation guides Professional development resources Technological resources

Initial Planning Timeline Phase I- Leadership-Steering Committee: Spring, Summer, Fall, 2012 Phase II- Design/Training Process: Phase III- Pilot School Implementation in Phase IV- Full Implementation (All Schools):

Time to Tour the System

Setting Up Your Local Tool

Next Steps Complete building your local tool Pilot the tool in Advisory committee to adopt improvements as the State recommendations come forth & participating schools identify need areas IF you decide to use this as a formal tool, you must first: Local Board approval of the new tool Submit to State for approval Teacher awareness training

Questions? Kelly Clapp Denise O’Brien Nate McClenahan