BISD Update Teacher & Principal Evaluation Update Teacher Evaluation Committee November 29,

Presentation Targets 1.Brief review of #E2SSB Describe the purpose and goals of the TPEP Regional Implementation Grant and BISD’s participation 3.Outline the timelines for researching and piloting new teacher evaluation system 4.Define an instructional framework 5.Discuss challenges and opportunities 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR

Formative Assessment (AKA: Pop quiz) 1.What has the largest school based influence on student achievement? A.“Teachers are the greatest school-based influence on student achievement.” (Nye, Konstantopolous & Hedges, 2004). 2.What has the second largest influence on student achievement? A.“Leadership is second only to classroom instruction as an influence on student learning.” Wallace Foundation Study, July 2010.

April 19, 2010 WEBINAR4

Tiered Evaluation System Four tier system for teachers and principals with eight separate criteria for each Student growth = change in student achievement between two points in time Multiple measures = classroom, school, district, and statewide tools 5 WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2010

6 Current Teacher Evaluation Categories New Teacher Evaluation Categories Instructional Skill Classroom Management Professional Preparation and Scholarship Effort Toward Improvement When Needed Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems Interest in Teaching Pupils Knowledge of Subject Matter Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement Demonstrating effective teaching practices Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning Communicating with parents and school community Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focus on improving instructional practice and student learning

7 Current Principal Evaluation Categories New Principal Evaluation Categories Knowledge of, experience in and training in recognizing good professional performance, capabilities and development School administration and management School finance Professional preparation and scholarship Effort toward improvement when needed Interest in pupils, employees, patrons and subjects taught in school Leadership Ability and performance of evaluation of school personnel Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff Providing for school safety Leads development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements Assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local district learning goals Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices Managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities Partnering with the school community to promote student learning Demonstrating commitment to closing the achievement gap

Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot Regional Implementation Consortia Grant (RIG) District, BIEA, and Principal association jointly applied Only 7 districts selected for the Puget Sound Educational Service District We will receive approx. $7,000 to support this process

RIG continued: What will we do? We are the 2 nd round of pilot districts We will learn from what the 1 st round of districts have already done We will Collaborate with our RIG colleagues in creating and implementing new evaluation systems

What is RIG timeline for the teacher evaluation? PhaseMajor TopicsTarget Date Phase 1: Research & Development 1.Examine new teacher state criteria 2.Analyze 3 instructional frameworks 3.Analyze support materials available for implementation Nov.-January Phase 2: Decision Making 1.Select an instructional framework 2.Plan professional development 3.Focus on 4 tiers, rubrics, forms, evidence and artifacts Jan.- March Phase 3: Planning for implementation 1.Develop implementation plans 2.Draft professional development plans for teachers & principals 3.Review & develop systems for data 4.Develop communication plans 5.Present pilot plans for feedback to PSED/OSPI April-June

What is the BISD Teacher Evaluation Timeline? Phase 1: Research and selection of an instructional framework December- early January  Review timeline  Research and compare Danielson and 5D instructional Models  Select an Instructional Model  Provide an update for key constituencies Phase 2: Nuts and bolts decision making January-March 21, 2012  Development of 4 tiers  Rubrics  Forms of evidence and artifacts  Data collection  Final Score determination  Provide an update for key constituencies Phase 3: Planning and implementation April- May 30, 2012  Develop implementation plans  Draft professional development plans for PD for teachers and principals  Review management systems to support data collection  Develop Communication plans Phase 4: On-going Professional developmentAugust  Ensure all pertinent staff are provided professional development in the instructional framework and the evaluation process Phase 5: 20% of staff participate in the pilotAugust 2012-June 2013  All principals use new principal evaluation tool  Provisional staff use new evaluation tool  Select additional staff (up to 20%) to participate in new evaluation tool. Phase 6: Review local and state feedback on evaluation system. Prepare for system wide implementation January 2013-June 2013  Continue to research state-level initiatives  Review local data on evaluation process (monitor and adjust)  On-going professional development to prepare all staff for implementation Phase 7: State-mandated implementation of new evaluation model. August 2013-Phase 7: State-mandated implementation of new evaluation model.

Partner Talk: Take 2 minutes to discuss the 2 questions below How would you define an instructional framework? How familiar are you with instructional frameworks? (Scale of 1-5, 5 being very familiar). 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR

What is an instructional framework? An instructional framework identifies aspects of teaching that are research-based as promoting and improving student learning E.G. Instruction: Communicating with students the expectations for learning (a.k.a. learning targets)

Instructional Framework continued A framework also utilizes rubrics to identify at least four tiers of effectiveness in these research- based instructional methods How effectively does a teacher use learning targets? Unsatisfactory: Teacher’s purpose in less or unit is unclear, Basic: Teacher attempts to explain the instructional purpose with limited success. Proficient: Teacher’s purpose for lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning. Distinguished: Teacher makes the purpose of the lesson or unit clear, including where it is situated within broader learning, linking that purpose to student interests.

The 3 approved frameworks for the State of Washington Charlotte Danielson’s “Enhancing Professional Practice” University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership 5 Dimensions of Teaching and learning Robert Marzano’s “Effective Supervision”

Challenges and opportunities Tight timeline Details, details, details, What type of evidence do we use (e.g. student data, other “artifacts” etc. How is a total score/rating determined? How do we train teachers/principals? This work is aligned to what we are already doing MAP data Great opportunity to foster continual professional growth model New evaluation models will help align our efforts (e.g. P.D., recruitment, etc.) 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR

Teacher Evaluation Resources p-rig.wikispaces.com/ aces.com/1- +Teacher+Evaluation+Homepage s.com/1-+Teacher+Evaluation+Homepage

Partner talk/Group Discussion What is something that resonated with you from this presentation? What questions do you have as a result of this information? What do you anticipate to be the most challenging aspects of our committee work?