Educator Evaluation Self-Reflection and Evidence Webinar February 28 th, 2013

Future Webinars March 14 th, 2013Educator Evaluation: Goal Setting3:30PM March 28 th, 2013Educator Evaluation: Summative Evaluation3:30PM Mark your calendar for up-coming WVDE Webinar trainings on the Educator Evaluation System.

Four Performance Levels Distinguished Accomplished Emerging Unsatisfactory Evaluation System for Teachers Advanced Progression 6+ years Intermediate Progression 4-5 years Initial Progression 1-3 years **Due October 1 st **

Overview Educator Self-Reflection – Why and how do Educators Self-Reflect? Educator Evidence – Frequently Asked Questions about Evidence. Ideas from the Field – Julie Sayre from Malden Elementary School. Kanawha County School 2 Years of Experience with the Evaluation System

Why Do Educators Self- Reflect? Take Ownership of Professional Growth Establish an Understanding between Evaluator and Educator. – What are the expectations set for the educator? – Has the educator met those expectations at the end of the year?

Understanding the 4 Performance Levels

West Virginia’s Got Talent Activity:

Educator Self-Reflection

Self-Reflection Rubric 2.2

Self-Reflection Shift from reflecting on individual activities to reflecting on teaching practice Depend on the rubric Model the reflective process

Educator Observations

Observations An opportunity for evidence collection. Provide another occasion for communication between evaluator and educator.

Observations A “Snapshot” of Educator performance. – Educators may note standard elements demonstrated during an observation in the online Educator Evaluation System. – Evaluators may note standard elements observed in an observation in the online Educator Evaluation System.

Educator Evidence

What is Evidence? – Materials / Data that support the determination of a rating When should Evidence be Collected? – Throughout the school year, but must be completed by Evaluation Conference.

Educator Evidence Who Collects the Evidence? – Both the Evaluator and the Educator may collect evidence. Is the Educator Required to Provide Evidence? – When a “Distinguished” Rating is Given – If Principal and Teacher disagree on a Rating – When an “Unsatisfactory” Rating is Given

Educator Evidence What is the Difference between Evidence “Noted in the System” and “providing” evidence?

“Noted in System” vs. “Providing” First Determine if Evidence is Needed. If Evidence is Needed: – Mutually agreed upon Evidence may be “Noted in the System”. – Evidence is “Provided” when the Evaluator is not fully aware of the evidence.

“Noted in the System”

“Provide Evidence”

Educator Evidence Are Educators required to upload Evidence? – No. The Evidence Form is intended to document Evidence to be verified. How much Evidence is needed? – Can be as simple as a description with date /time. – Portfolios / Binders full of Documentation are NOT NEEDED!!

Evidence Depend on the rubric Noting evidence throughout the process Form a support system

Future Webinars March 14 th, 2013Educator Evaluation: Goal Setting3:30PM March 28 th, 2013Educator Evaluation: Summative Evaluation3:30PM Mark your calendar for up-coming WVDE Webinar trainings on the Educator Evaluation System.

Questions? Questions / Comments / Concerns Contact Information: Trent J. Danowski Teacher Quality Coordinator / WVDE