Type Date Here Type Presenter Name/Contact Here Supporting Effective Teaching: An Introduction to Educator Performance Evaluation

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Asking Questions Text EVALWEB and your message to EVALWEB and your message Submit EVALWEB and your message to Use the question feature in your GoToWebinar control panel

BPS’ Hopes for the New Educator Evaluation System It will improve student learning and growth in Boston Public Schools It will set a high bar for professional teaching status It will give teachers a stronger voice in evaluation processes It will recognize excellence in teaching and leading It will increase conversation about knowledge of, and practice of, effective teaching in schools.

Leveraging Performance Evaluation How can BPS use this… to be successful in: Increasing Academic Rigor Using Data to Differentiate Instruction Professional Growth and Evaluation Engaging Families, Students & Partners Educator Performance Evaluation Ensure all students achieve MCAS proficiency Close access and achievement gaps Graduate all students from high school prepared for college completion and career success and achieve the AA Goals?

Objectives for today The 4 standards of the Rubric of Effective Teaching The types of educator ratings and growth plans The 5-step cycle  Self-assessment  Goal setting  Implementing the plan  Formative assessment/evaluation  Summative evaluation If we have done our job today, you will understand the components of the new educator evaluation process:

Transition to the New Performance Evaluation Implementation plans are informed by lessons from the Turnaround Schools' experience last year We will provide the plans for how previous evaluation ratings translate to this year’s growth plans District Priority Areas: Boston Public Schools Academic Priority Areas Professional Growth and Evaluation Using Data to Differentiate Instruction Increasing Academic Rigor Engaging Families, Community and Partners

The Educator Evaluation System: Our Context National shift with Race to the Top to implement new performance evaluation system Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Regulations on Performance Evaluations Developing common expectations through rubrics

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Past performance evaluation systems typically have numerous flaws Inconsistent expectations Lack of comprehensive evidence collection Absence of educator voice in process What’s new? 1.Rubric for Effective Teaching 2.Five-Step Cycle For Evaluation 3.Educator Development and Feedback On-line system (EDFS) 4.Four Performance Levels and Four Educator Plans Overview: New Evaluation System

Former Teacher Evaluation (8 Dimensions) 1.Equity and High Expectations 2.Professionalism 3.Safe, Respectful, Culturally Sensitive and Responsive Learning Communities 4.Partnership with Family and Community 5.Instructional Planning and Implementation: 6.Content Knowledge 7.Monitoring and Assessment of Progress 8.Reflection, Collaboration, and Personal Growth Key Change #1: Rubric for Effective Teaching with 4 Standards New Teacher Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Curriculum, Planning & Assessment 2.*Teaching All Students 3.Family & Community Engagement 4.Professional Culture New Principal/Admin Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Instructional Leadership 2. Management and Operations 3.Family & Community Partnerships 4.Professional Culture

Key Change #2: 5-Step Cycle, Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation

Key Change #3: Employee Development & Feedback System (EDFS)

Key Change #4: 4 Rating Categories, 4 Educator Growth Plans Does not meet standards Does meet standards Former categories Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement ProficientExemplary New categories Proficient Fully and consistently meets the requirements of a standard

Asking Questions Text EVALWEB and your message to EVALWEB and your message Submit EVALWEB and your message to Use the question feature in your GoToWebinar control panel

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Key Change #1: Rubric for Effective Teaching with 4 Standards New Teacher Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Curriculum, Planning & Assessment 2.*Teaching All Students 3.Family & Community Engagement 4.Professional Culture

Teacher Rubric At-A-Glance Standard I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment Standard II: Teaching All Students Standard III: Family and Community Engagement Standard IV: Professional Culture A. Curriculum and Planning Indicator 1.Subject Matter Knowledge 2.Child and Adolescent Development 3.Rigorous Standards-Based Design 4.Well-Structured Lessons A. Instruction Indicator 1.Quality of Effort and Work 2.Student Engagement 3.Meeting Diverse Needs A. Engagement Indicator 1.Parent/Family Engagement A. Reflection Indicator 1.Reflective Practice 2.Goal Setting B. Professional Growth Indicator 1.Professional Learning and Growth B. Assessment Indicator 1.Variety of Assessment Methods 2.Adjustments to Practice B. Assessment Indicator 1.Safe Learning Environment 2.Collaborative Learning Environment 3.Student Motivation B. Assessment Indicator 1.Learning Expectations 2.Curriculum Support C. Collaboration Indicator 1.Professional Collaboration C. Analysis Indicator 1.Analysis and Conclusions 2.Sharing Conclusions With Colleagues 3.Sharing Conclusions With Students C. Analysis Indicator 1.Respects Differences 2.Maintains Respectful Environment C. Analysis Indicator 1.Two-Way Communication 2.Culturally Proficient Communication D. Decision-making Indicator 1.Decision-making E. Shared Responsibility Indicator 1.Shared Responsibility D. Expectations Indicator 1.Clear Expectations 2.High Expectations 3.Access to Knowledge F. Professional Responsibility Indicator 1.Judgment 2.Reliability and Responsibility

Indicator Element Standard

The purpose of a Rubric of Effective Teaching: Develop a consistent, shared understanding of what proficient performance looks like in practice. Develop a common terminology and structure to organize evidence. Make informed professional judgments about formative and summative performance ratings on each standard and overall. The rubric is NOT a classroom observation tool

Asking Questions Text EVALWEB and your message to EVALWEB and your message Submit EVALWEB and your message to Use the question feature in your GoToWebinar control panel

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Understanding Self-Assessment Self-Assessment Analysis, goal- setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation What are my strengths and areas for development?

Self-Assessment in EDFS Educator submits a summary of strengths and areas of need Educator will not submit a full rubric used for self- assessment; this aspect of self-assessment is private

Self-Assessment: Analysis of Student Learning

Self-Assessment: Analysis of Practice

Asking Questions Text EVALWEB and your message to EVALWEB and your message Submit EVALWEB and your message to Use the question feature in your GoToWebinar control panel

Understanding Goal Setting Self-Assessment Analysis, goal- setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation Where do I need to grow this year? Where do I want my students to grow this year?

Each educator is responsible for at least: o One goal for student learning, growth and achievement Using baseline student data o One goal for professional practice Written to support the achievement of the student learning goal Linked to en element of the rubric  Consider team, grade, or department goals  Educator proposes; supervisor determines Proposing and Setting Goals

School Vision & Priorities: o Student learning goals based on student data o School-wide practices that support the achievement of student learning goals o Informed by 4 District priority areas Team goals Self Assessment: Goals should be aligned with: Educator Goal Setting Self-assessment & goal proposal due October 1 st

S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esults-Focused T ime-bound Attributes of a Strong Goal Make sure the goal is written clearly enough so that both you and your evaluator can determine your degree of success in meeting the goal!

Goal Proposal in EDFS Propose one student learning and one professional practice goal Evaluator will accept or return goals for revision Templates are included in the EDFS to support goal-writing

33 EDFS: Student Learning Goal Proposal 33

Goals and Ratings Progress on Ratings on Overall (2) Goals (4) Standards Rating Curriculum, Planning and Assessment Teaching All Students Family & Community Engagement Professional Culture Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Student Learning Professional Practice

A Culture of Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation What will I do to achieve this growth for myself and my students?

36 EDFS: Action Steps and Plan Development 36 Each goal must have action steps to support educators’ completion of the goal The action steps develop the plan into actionable steps including ­ Actions; ­ Supports or resources required; ­ Timeline and frequency. These steps will also be entered into the EDFS

Collection of Evidence in the EDFS Both educators and evaluators are permitted to upload evidence to the EDFS Evidence should be robust, allowing evaluators to assess across multiple rubric areas

Observations in the EDFS BPS is currently developing an observation tool mobile app Observational evidence will be uploaded to EDFS, and tagged to an appropriate category of the rubric Observations may only be used in formative or summative evaluations if the educator received feedback within 5 days of the observation

A Culture of Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation How am I doing in relation to my goals? How did I do this cycle? What should I work on next?

40 EDFS: Writing an Evaluation 40

41 EDFS: Rating Standards and Goals 41

42 EDFS: Sign-Off 42

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Key Change #4: 4 Rating Categories, 4 Educator Growth Plans Does not meet standards Does meet standards Former categories Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement ProficientExemplary New categories

45 Educator plans are determined by performance rating and career stage RatingsEducator Plans PTS educatorsNon-PTS educators Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Self-Directed Growth Plan 1 or 2 years Directed-Growth Plan Up to 1 year Improvement Plan 30 days – 1 year Developing Educator Plan

46 Transition year: educator plan is determined by previous performance rating and career stage Existing Rating Educator Plans PTS educatorsNon-PTS educators Teachers with Overall “Meets Standard” Teachers with 1 Overall “Does Not Meet Standard” Teachers with 2+ Overall “Does Not Meets” Self-Directed Growth Plan 1 or 2 years Directed-Growth Plan Up to 1 year Improvement Plan 30 days to 1 year Developing Educator Plan

Asking Questions Text EVALWEB and your message to EVALWEB and your message Submit EVALWEB and your message to Use the question feature in your GoToWebinar control panel

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching The 5-step Cycle and EDFS Educator Plans & Ratings Next Steps

Become familiar with the rubric and think about how it relates to your practice. Begin to think about goals that would be appropriate. When you are assigned your students, analyze their data and think about student learning goals. As a staff, think about how you might build in team goals and collaborative structures to focus on priority areas. Participate and stay engaged with us. Talk with colleagues, talk to your principals, ask questions. Preparing for the school year

Resources, Support, Questions, and Feedback For more information, visit: ­ EDFS: ­ ­ questions, comments and feedback to: ­ MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Evaluation Site: ­

Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator Office of Educator Effectiveness

Have we met our goals for today? The 4 standards of the Rubric of Effective Teaching The types of educator ratings and growth plans The 5-step cycle  Self-assessment  Goal setting  Implementing the plan  Formative assessment/evaluation  Summative evaluation Understand the components of the new educator evaluation process: