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1 The 2013 Legislative Session and You – Statute Changes Affecting Schools Iowa Department of Education

2 Teacher Leadership & Compensation System Division VII of HF 215 establishes the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System, as well as the Teacher Leadership Supplement (TLS) categorical funding. Goals: attract and retain effective teachers promote collaboration reward professional growth and effective teaching improve student achievement Planning Grants: $3.5 million available in 2013 Phased-in Entry : $50 million available per year for the 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 school years. Iowa Department of Education

3 Teacher Leadership & Compensation System (cont.) The DE is currently developing the process by which it will support districts in developing and implementing their teacher leadership and compensation plans. The DE will provide additional guidance and support throughout the year. Timeline (Tentative) Iowa Department of Education

4 Division VII of HF 215 provides school districts three models to consider in developing a local teacher leadership and compensation plan. Iowa Department of Education Teacher Career Paths Model (284.15) Instructional Coach Model (284.16)Comparable Plan Model (284.17) Based on the work of Iowa’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation Task Force and creates model, mentor, and lead teacher roles. Includes three leadership roles: model teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum and professional development leader Includes minimum criteria all plans must meet: (1) minimum salary of $33,500 for all full-time teachers; (2) increased support for new teachers; (3) differentiated, multiple teacher leadership roles; (4) rigorous selection process; (5) aligned professional development system. Teacher Leadership & Compensation System (cont.)

5 Educator Development & Evaluation HF 215 establishes a Council on Educator Development to study and make recommendation for new statewide teacher and administrator development and evaluation systems. Determine the efficacy of the current system. Council reviews current teacher and administrator evaluation systems, Standards, and other related components. Council appointed by October 1, 2013 17 members Findings no later than January 1, 2016 Iowa Department of Education

6 Assessments HF 215 sets the stage for a new accountability assessment system for both public and accredited nonpublic schools. Iowa Department of Education Task Force recommendations by January 1, 2015. New assessment implemented 2016-17 school.

7 Questions & Discussion Iowa Department of Education


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