Ohio Department of Education March 2011 Ohio Educator Evaluation Systems

Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) Developed in 2007 Field tested in 2008 Adopted by SBOE fall 2009 Piloted in 19 school districts and 140 schools 2008 – 2010 Train the trainer with 23 ESC’s

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Research Based Model Aligned to: Ohio’s Standards for Principals District and school improvement plans, local priorities, goals and objectives Current evidence and findings on effective leadership

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Structure: A goal setting process System of formative assessment and coaching (examining the work of leaders) System of summative evaluation that includes a rating system to delineate leader effectiveness

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Structure Ohio Principal Evaluation System Professional Growth and Development Plan Formative Assessment and Summative Evaluation Self Assessment Analysis of Student Learning Goal Setting Formative Assessment Student Growth Prof. & Comm. Summative Evaluation

Ohio Principal Evaluation System OPES Components: Self-Assessment on Ohio’s Standards for Principals Analysis of Student Learning Goal Setting & Professional Growth Plan Formative Assessment & Coaching Summative Evaluation

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Ohio Standards for Principals What are the critical dimensions that define effective school leadership?

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Self-Assessment Against Professional Standards Ohio’s Standards for Principals Knowledge and skills are developmental Version 2.1 and 2.2

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Formative Assessment and Coaching Supports opportunities for reflective practice Objective and evidenced based Guide the professional growth of the principal Interactive and collaborative

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Formative Assessment and Coaching Peer to Peer (Small Learning Communities) Direct Observation Examining Artifacts Instructional (80:20); Collaborative (50:50); Facilitative (20:80)

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Annual Summative Evaluation Principal Self-Reflection Evidence based Performance Scoring Rubric that differentiates levels of effectiveness (ineffective, proficient, accomplished, distinguished)

Ohio Principal Evaluation System Questions?

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Please refer to booklet: A GUIDE TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY TEACHER EVALUATION

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System What it is Based On: Ohio’s Standards for the Teaching Profession Current evidence and research on assessing effective teaching Research linking teaching to student learning

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System What it is Designed to Do: Encourage professional dialogue Foster professional growth over time Propel schools to higher levels of effectiveness through improved teacher performance Improve student learning and increase student achievement

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Structure of the Evaluation System: Evaluation criteria: Ohio’s Standards for the Teaching Profession Levels of effectiveness that are objective, evidenced-based Weighting system Processes for connecting multiple sources of evidence Standards setting: career stages

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Framework of the Evaluation System: Self-Assessment against Standards Analysis of Student Learning Coaching and Formative Assessment Goal-Setting

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Framework of the Evaluation System: Collection of Evidence/Artifacts Formal Observation and/or Projects or Action Research Student Growth Data Written Summative Evaluation

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Definition of Teacher Effectiveness: Understanding of student learning & development Knowledge of content Use of varied assessment strategies to inform instruction Planning & delivery of effective instruction Creating a learning environment that promotes high levels of learning Skills of collaboration & communication; professional growth & responsibilities

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Guidelines for High Quality Teacher Evaluation Systems  Using the tabloid sheet provided, select a Guideline and think about your Current Reality and your Desired State  Discuss with your team or table

Formal Observation Process Pre-Conference Observation Narrative Reflection Post-Conference

Video: Discuss Observations in your group… Plan Teach Assess

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Gap Analysis and Planning Tool: Self-assessment based on characteristics of high quality evaluation systems Generates a report with stages to determine where district falls compared to the Guidelines Assists districts in developing a scope of work to create high quality teacher evaluation system

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Timeline of Activities: Suggested activities and timelines for districts (2 years) to support redesign of teacher evaluation system

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System ODE: Field test tools and protocols with districts (early adopters) Provide opportunities for stakeholder feedback Writing team and ESB continue to design and refine procedures, processes and instruments Plan for implementation and scale – district information sessions, webinars, etc ESB recommends model to SBOE for adoption ODE: Begin to scale implementation with 30 – 40 districts by providing ongoing training, support and technical assistance Credential evaluators Districts re-design or adapt evaluation systems to align with the state model

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Workbook - Getting Started: Examine policies and practices Engage key stakeholders Communication Goals for high quality teacher evaluation Definition of teacher effectiveness

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Questions?