NOVEMBER 2011 PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM

WELCOME The mission of the Parkway School District is to ensure all students are capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever- changing world.

NORMS FOR WORKING TOGETHER Listen to understand Mission focused Well-planned agenda Active and respectful participation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION Mission Accomplished - Parkway 2016 “How do we get from here to there?”

TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome Bonnie & Desi Budget, VST, Misc. Updates Dr. Keith Marty Personnel Supporting Teachers Kathy Blackmore and Team Personnel Supporting Students Dr. Lisa Merideth and Dr. Becky Langrall Lunch Promising Practices Sharing Dr. Jeremy Mitchell, Dr. Chelsea Watson and Kathy Cain Teacher Professional Learning and Evaluation Liz Morrison Communication Lab Update Desi Kirchhofer Levels Meetings/Break-out Sessions Social: Trainwreck Westport

DR. KEITH MARTY Budget Update VST Other

PERSONNEL SUPPORTING TEACHERS Topical Questions: Given the current budget realities what teacher support model will best help us achieve mission? How do we move the strategic plan forward and utilize the expertise of the support personnel in a more efficient manner? Outcome: Determine the framework for the model of support so details can be added prior to January 9 th.

OVERVIEW OF PROTOCOL Review of Model A and Model B Clarifying Questions to the Presenter Personal Thinking – Pros, Interesting, Cons for Both Models Facilitated Discussion by Area: Pros, Interesting, Cons for Both Models Area Consensus

MODEL A – INSTRUCTIONAL COACH Reduce 54 FTEs Reduce 10 TISs Reduce 10 PMCs Reduce 11 Math Intervention Specialists Reduce 23 Lit Coaches Model A (25 Staff Members) 23 Instructional Coaches Add back 2 PMCs (High School.5)

SystemInnovation

Sustaining Innovation Next Practice

Disruptive Innovation

MODEL B – AREA SUPPORT TEAM Reduce 61 FTEs Reduce 10 TISs Reduce 10 PMCs Reduce 15 Math Intervention Specialists (Leaving 8 for District Math Intervention) Reduce 23 Lit Coaches Reduce District Developer and High School Cohort Leaders Model B – Network Support Team Model (includes.5 PMC at each high school) (32 Staff Members) Central (6)West (6)North (6)South (9) Lit Coach – Elem Lit Coach – Sec Math Coach – Elem Math Coach – Sec PMC TIS Instructional Coach Lit Coach – Elem Lit Coach – Sec Math Coach – Elem Math Coach – Sec PMC TIS Instructional Coach Lit Coach – Elem Lit Coach – Sec Math Coach – Elem Math Coach – Sec PMC TIS Instructional Coach Lit Coach – Elem Lit Coach – Sec Math Coach – Elem Math Coach – Sec PMC TIS Instructional Coach (2 Additional Team Members – TBD)

CLARIFYING QUESTIONS Clarifying questions are questions that help participants understand the basics premise of the proposal or task. Clarifying questions reaffirm what the participant thought was said or verify an idea he/she might have missed. They help the participant move to the next level of the protocol. Examples of clarifying questions: What is the number of instructional coaches in Model A? Model B? What model (or do both models) include literacy coaches? Clarifying questions?

AREA GROUPS Select two different color post-it notes Use one color for Model A and a different color for Model B On the post-it note write down pros (p), cons (c), and interesting (i) – one idea per post-it note Five minutes to complete the task alone After five minutes – the table facilitator will lead the group in a dialogue to reach area consensus on

PROS, INTERESTING, CONS Place post-it notes in the category on the chart paper Divide into two groups (one for Model A and one for Model B) – group the notes into categories Discuss the pros, interesting points, and cons of each model. Straw poll - Given the current budget realities what teacher support model will best help us achieve mission?

PERSONNEL SUPPORTING STUDENTS Math Intervention Specialists K – 12 (sub-committee) Model A – 12 MIS (No Math Coaches) Model B – 8 MIS (8 Math Coaches) Date for Sub Committee Meeting (TBD)

PERSONNEL SUPPORTING STUDENTS Reading Intervention Specialists K – 12 Recommendation Reduce Reading Specialists by 5 FTE by attrition if possible. Allocate RIS's based on K-12 student needs. Liz has this on the slide.

RIS CURRENT REALITY Elementary 29.5 Parkway Local Funds 14 Title 1 Federal Funds Middle School 6 Parkway Local Funds 4 Teaching Assistants Local Funds High School

CURRENT MODEL FOR ASSIGNING RESPONSIBILITIES February 1 Enrollment At Risk Factors

INVITATION TO THINK TOGETHER How do we envision this as a K-12 model? December 21st 4:30 pm ISC Room A December 22nd 7:30 am ISC Room A

LUNCH

PROMISING PRACTICE SHARING Jeremy Mitchell – Inclusionary Practices Chelsea Watson – Tracking Disciplinary Data, Student Goal Setting Kathy Cain – Professional Learning Communities

THE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND EVALUATION MODEL Make a prediction: On a note card write down What you believe is a positive response trend evident in the responses from teachers and administrators? What you believe is negative response trend evident in the responses from teachers and administrators?

ESSENTIAL QUESTION—PROCESS What evaluation model will best support accomplishing the mission/vision/learning principles/commitments of the Parkway School District?

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING Parkway stakeholders will understand that… An effective evaluation instrument provides feedback to teachers about their practice and connects to professional development. An effective evaluation instrument emphasizes collaboration between teacher and administrator throughout the process. An effective evaluation instrument must be designed in such a way as to facilitate consistency in use among evaluators and teachers. Highly effective evaluation instruments focus on mission ‐ related student learning outcomes Highly effective evaluation instruments provide clear descriptions of the role and responsibility of the teacher inside and outside of the classroom.

PARKWAY’S STRATEGIC PLAN—GOAL #5 GOAL 5: Recruit, employ, develop and retain an exceptional staff dedicated to and representative of Parkway’s diverse community. Measurable objective: All employees will be effective in their roles as measured by Parkway’s evaluation models.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND EVALUATION MODEL Update from the Committee Level Dialogue High School Middle School Elementary Schools by Area (South, West, Central, North) What ideas do you have to make the process more effective? Brainstorm Record on Poster Paper Share with the Group

COMMUNICATION LAB Topics?