1. Unpacking Effective Instruction
Educator Effectiveness Facilitators
Session #1
December 2012

2. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

3. Welcome & Introductions
Thanks for being here!
The new evaluation system won’t work without you
Policy doesn’t work unless teachers help shape it
We want your input
OEE is here to support you in the work
Unpacking priority areas of the rubric
Exploring the opportunities the new system creates
Enhancing facilitation skills
Thanks for being here! - We’ve been looking forward to doing this work all year.
You are closest to the work - OEE is your support team.
Implementing policy doesn’t work unless teachers help shape it. - It’s our job to listen to your input and empower you to take charge of this work.
Teacher leaders aren’t born; they’re made. - We recognize that working with students and working with adults require very different skill sets.
Introductions – go around the room, look at stickers

4. Norms & Community Agreements
Start and end on time.
Limit technology to break time.
Include everyone in conversations.
Vegas Rule: Confidentiality
What else?

5. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

6. New Structures = New Opportunities
New Evaluation System
Rubric for Effective Teaching
Educator Development and Feedback System
Educator Effectiveness Facilitators

7. Self-Assessment Data: Strengths

8. Self-Assessment Data: Areas for Growth

9. The Importance of Teacher Leadership
Because you have expert knowledge and skills:
You are a natural leader
You have influence
You can influence a change in culture
You make impact on student learning

10. Theory of Action
Improving teacher practice leads to improved student learning

11. Elements of Effective Practice
What are the fundamental skills every teacher should know and effectively implement?

12. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

13. EEF Series Objective
EEFs will be able to identify, discuss, and cultivate effective instructional practices within their school communities using the tools provided by the evaluation system.

14. Session 1 Objective Today we will: Begin building a network
Define the scope of work of EEFs
Identify & practice facilitation moves
Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement

15. Defining the Scope EEFs will: Be conduits for feedback
Disseminate information and best practices
Lead conversations around effective instructional practice
Contribute your expertise to develop resources for the district
React in table groups

16. Facilitation Moves Keep an eye on: Clear objectives
Intentional engagement of all participants
Norms & community agreements
Take notes throughout, discuss at the end

17. Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey
Homework
Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric
ILT
Common Planning
Staff PD
Bring a laptop next meeting
Complete EEF Survey

18. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

19. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Brainstorm
What does high student engagement look like in the classroom and what skills are needed to achieve it and maintain it?
What teaching skills are necessary to do this?
Turn and Talk

20. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Unpacking the Rubric
Read over the rubric’s description of proficient practice in the element of Student Engagement
Using your brainstorm and the rubric, define behaviors that demonstrate student engagement.
Leave space to for additional thoughts!

21. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Observing through the lens of student engagement
Teaching Channel video
Grade 7 ELA
Los Angeles, CA
14 min

22. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
How did the video relate to your description of student engagement?
Were you inspired to add anything to your list of behaviors?

23. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Coming to a Common Understanding
At your table, identify at least three practices a teacher must implement effectively in order to create and/or maintain quality student engagement

24. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Reflection & Takeaways
Take a moment to assess how consistently you and/or your school are creating sustained student engagement
Identify the work that goes into creating student engagement before, during, and after class.

25. Foundational Element 1 Student Engagement
Debriefing the Activity
What did you learn that you may impact your practice?
How can you use this activity with your colleagues?
Do you have any takeaways as a facilitator of this activity?

26. Break

27. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

28. Evaluation Q&A
Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

29. Overall Ratings
Progress on Ratings on Overall Goals 4 Standards Rating Educators are responsible for providing evidence for all standards and goals
Exemplary
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Student Learning
Professional Practice
I. Curriculum, Planning
and Assessment
II. Teaching All Students
III. Family & Community
Engagement
IV. Professional Culture
How has the process/system been going for you so far?

30. Evaluations in EDFS
Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

31. Evidence: Observations & Artifacts
Ratings on Goals & Standards based on:
Evidence collected in observations
Evidence documented in artifacts
Artifacts can be submitted by the
Educator OR the Evaluator
Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

32. Uploading Artifacts Step 1: Step 2:
Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex

33. Uploading Artifacts Description (what is it?) Rationale (why this?)
Tags
(which goals
& standards?)
Online system designed to make the process easier, not more complex
Choose
File & Save

34. Resources

35. Resources

36. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

37. Facilitation Moves Clear objectives
Intentional engagement of all participants
Norms & community agreements
Debrief with your tablemates:
How did the facilitation moves go today?

38. Session 1 Objective Today we will: Define the scope of work of EEFs
Begin building a network
Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement
Identify & practice facilitation moves

39. Bring a laptop next meeting Complete EEF Survey
Homework
Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric
ILT
Common Planning
Staff PD
Bring a laptop next meeting
Complete EEF Survey

40. Office of Educator Effectiveness
Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson)
Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner)
Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist (eqazilbash)
Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist (arubenstein)
Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2)
Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator (jcostin)
Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

41. Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Framing the work of EEFs
Objectives
Unpacking “Student Engagement”
Evaluation Q&A
Closing

42. Session 1 Objective Today we will: Define the scope of work of EEFs
Begin building a network
Explore proficient practice related to Student Engagement
Identify & practice facilitation moves

43. Facilitation Moves Clear objectives
Intentional engagement of all participants
Norms & community agreements

44. Debrief How did the facilitation moves feel to you?
How did the activity feel to you?
How are you feeling about the possibility of bringing this activity and these facilitation skills back to your school?
Turn and Talk.

45. Fill out Session #1 Survey Bring a laptop next meeting
Homework
Secure the opportunity to lead at least 1 meeting focused on unpacking an element of the rubric
ILT
Common Planning
Staff PD
Fill out Session #1 Survey
Bring a laptop next meeting

46. Office of Educator Effectiveness
Ross Wilson, Assistant Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness (rwilson)
Jared Joiner, Implementation Specialist (jjoiner)
Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, Implementation Specialist (eqazilbash)
Angela Rubenstein, Implementation Specialist (arubenstein)
Kris Taylor, Implementation Specialist (ktaylor2)
Jenna Costin, EDFS On-line System Coordinator (jcostin)
Chason Ishino, Consultant (cishino)

47. Thanks! See you at our next session on January 14th or 15th!
3-6 pm, location TBD
Also, artifacts trainings at the BTU:
Thurs Dec 13 3pm-5pm
Tues Dec 18 4pm-6pm
Please fill out an exit slip before you leave.