OPGES online session Mid year review January 11, 2016

Objective Discuss misconceptions of the midyear review process Panel discussion – questions and experience with midyear review Midyear Review :

Fact Mid-year reviews are a common practice, recommended by KDE. What? An intentional reflection and analysis about progress toward the SGG and PGP. Why? To review data and provide support towards successfully reaching the goal of each educator and administrator. How? Consider using a research-based cycle of continuous improvement (PDSA). continuous improvement Misconception: Mid-year reviews are required by KDE

Fact: Those involved in the mid-year review are based on situation. Reviews for SGGs and/or PGPs may take place in: 1. group settings (Professional Learning Community) 2. other teacher teams with an administrator present 3. in one-on-one settings with a teacher and administrator If SGG or PGP initially created using a group structure, then continue with that structure. Misconception: Mid-year reviews must be conducted as one-on-one conferences between a teacher and an administrator.

Fact: Mid-year reviews for SGGs and/or PGPs may take place in one-to-one settings as part of pre- or post-observation conferences occurring at a midpoint of the year. Misconception: Mid-year reviews may not be conducted during other conferences that take place at mid-year.

Fact: Questions may be selected by the administrator. KDE has provided an optional list of sample questions for consideration. Questions may be provided to teachers in advance to enrich the conversations with prior reflection suitable for group or one-to-one settings. Principals may create questions or statement stems that best fit the school’s context/processes/procedures/structures. Misconception: Administrators and teachers must discuss a mandated set of “correct” questions during the mid-year review.

What are some of the benefits of holding and participating in a mid-year review? How might a teacher or administrator prepare differently for a mid-year review than for one at the end of the year? What might an administrator keep in mind when setting up and implementing mid – year reviews that would cultivate a positive culture around the process? Panel Discussion Angela Gunter, HS English teacher and Teacher Leader on Special Assignment Brian McDowell, MS STEM teacher and Teacher Leader on Special Assignment Diane Still, Principal PLEE Coach

What are some practices around mid-year reviews that you have found most helpful? What might be avoided? What other comments or questions do you have? Panel Discussion Angela Gunter, HS English teacher and Teacher Leader on Special Assignment Brian McDowell, MS STEM teacher and Teacher Leader on Special Assignment Diane Still, Principal PLEE Coach

Assess progress toward goals by examining data and evidence. Examination of SGG and PGP data and evidence may occur in PLCs, PLN, or in mid- year conferences with the principal. Determine progress made toward the goals and make adjustments to instructional practices. Consider answers to these questions while reflecting on the current progress made on the SGG and PGP. Midyear Review

1. How has your Professional Growth Goal, as well as the strategies identified to reach the goal, caused you to change your professional practice? 2. How has this change impacted students? 3. In what ways have you shown improvement toward reaching your goal(s)? 4. In what areas do you need additional support? 5. What professional practices and decisions in your work have had the most influence on your ability to support your students to achieve growth? Midyear Review: Sample Questions

6. How are students meeting or showing progress toward the growth and proficiency targets? 7. What patterns do you see in special populations of students? 8. How do the activities, materials, and resources in the student growth plan align to the needs of the students, now that you have the new data? 9. What support do you need in progress toward reaching your Student Growth Goal and Professional Growth Goal? 10. What are your next steps? Midyear Review: Sample Questions

Contact: Amy Jacobs, KDE education consultant Questions?