1. Arkansas Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program

2. Who helped design it
What do we use as a guide

3. What is it based upon?

4. How are we going to get there?
A Road Map….
Because teaching is complex, it is helpful to have
a road map through the
territory, structured around
a shared understanding of teaching.
Charlotte Danielson

5. WHERE IS IT GOING – Hardin Elementary – Welcome to our school

6. OUR STUDENTS WELCOME YOU

7. HARDIN PARENTS WELCOME YOU

8. AND HARDIN TEACHERS WELCOME YOU TOO!

9. HARDIN TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP THE STUDENTS!!

10. Hardin Teachers
16 full time teachers / 7 part time teachers - with 20 receiving the training
Average years experience = 20.8
Of the 20 trained – 12 received PET training and 5 went through the Praxis program

11. Schools out – we’ll worry about this evaluation program in August!!

12. IT’S AUGUST !!! Let the fun begin

13. DAY 1 OF TRAINING STATE DEPARTMENT DR. GATHRIGHT

14. DAY 2 of Training – WATCHING VIDEO TEACH – SCORING PRESENTATION

16. A Framework for Teaching: Components of Professional Practice
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on teaching
Maintaining accurate records
Communicating with families
Participating in a professional Community
Growing and developing professionally
Demonstrating professionalism
Domain 3: Instruction
Communicating with students
Using questioning and discussion techniques
Engaging students in learning
Using assessment in instruction
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
Danielson 2007
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
Demonstrating knowledge of students
Setting instructional outcomes
Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Designing coherent instruction
Designing student assessments
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
Creating an environment of respect and rapport
Establishing a culture for learning
Managing classroom procedures
Managing student behavior
Organizing physical space
PLAN
TEACH
REFLECT
APPLY
Handout FFT Placemat Card
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17. Teachers uses this as they watch video

18. Teacher use rubric to “grade” teaching video unsatisfactory, basic, proficient or distinguished

19. Performance Levels: Key Words
Teacher directed
Student directed
Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Unsafe
Partial / Minimal
Consistent
Seamless
Lack of
Generally
Frequent
Solid
Unaware
Inconsistently
Successful
Skillful
Unclear
Attempts
Appropriate
Preventative
Poor/Unsuitable
Awareness
Clear/Positive
Leadership
NONE
SOME
MOST
ALWAYS

20. By Using the Levels of Performance teachers can
Improve Lesson planning
Focus on Self assessment
Develop professional learning goals
Reflect on teaching and learning
Talk about successful teaching
Develop deeper more meaningful learning

21. All of the pilot schools had the option of face to face training or hours or 18 hours or online training for their staff. Every school chose face to face.
Teachers in non pilot schools will receive their training online.

22. BOOK STUDY ON CHARLOTTE DANIELSON’S PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING
August and September

23. Developing professional growth plans
Form J
Individual Professional Growth Plan
Teacher _________________________________ School _________________________________
Based on your self- assessment, your administrators’ input, and any school or district initiative, what goal have you identified? what is an area of knowledge or skill that you would like to strength? Domain __________ Component _______   
Describe the connection between this goal and your teaching assignment.
What would success on this goal look like? How will you know when you have achieved it? What would count as evidence of success?
Describe the activities you will do to work toward your goal and their time line?
Activities Time Line
What resources will you need to better achieve your goal?

24. September Professional Growth plans
Design plan with specific focus (what is that 1 thing you said at the end of last year you want to do better)
What Domain and component will that fall into?
What steps will you use to improve that area?
What is it that you hope to accomplish?
How will you measure your success?

25. Teacher’s Portfolios data gather is on going

26. Teacher Collaboration through PLC’s is on going

27. Expectation of the Principal
Personal Training – 30 hours on line (Of this 24 hours is of teachscape videos/Danielson material with the remaining 6 hours of testing for certification.)
Certification test – online - 2 test each 3 hours long and 2 chances to pass each test

28. Teachscape site instructions
Click on a module to begin your training. It is recommended that you work through all the modules in the following order:
In order for the system to track time spent in each module accurately, make sure you logout using the link on the top-right corner of this screen. The system is set to automatically time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.

29. Training on Domains 2 and 3
AREA Estimated Time to Complete
Overview of the Framework for Teaching m
Orientation to Observer Training m
Minimizing Bias h 00m
2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport h 40m
2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning h 20m
2c: Managing Classroom Procedures h 30m
2d: Managing Student Behavior h 00m
3a: Communicating with Students h 20m
3b: Using Questioning Prompts and Discussion Techniques h 20m
3c: Engaging Students in Learning h 20m
3d: Using Assessment in Instruction h 40m
Applying the Framework for Teaching h 30m

31. Teacher Thoughts
When asked if they felt the rubric was easy to understand – ALL said yes
When asked if they agreed with the rubric rating – 19 said yes, 1 said not sure, NO no’s.
When asked about if they would rather video their observation and have the administrator review the video or have the administrator do a on site observation ALL said on site.

32. Teacher Thoughts cont.
When asked their thoughts on revamping the teacher evaluation program – answers varied
A few thought it was a good idea.
Several thought the old system used was fine – the problem was the way it was used.
A couple thought test scores should weigh more on teacher evaluation so glad the portfolio part was a part of this system.
One stated that if professional development is determined by the results of the evaluation then it’s a positive change.
One expressed concern that the evaluator might be bias.

33. Favorite teacher comment -
What are your thoughts on the state revamping the teacher evaluation program?
“It appears that it is very relevant to improving instruction. The state department did an excellent job in presenting the evaluation as a positive useful tool for us to use. While there is a great deal of material to read and new terminology – it correlated classroom learning-improving in all aspects planning, environment, instruction and professional responsibilities. “

34. Suggestions for Principals
Read Charlotte Danielson’s 2 books prior to training Enhancing Professional Practice – A Framework for Teaching and The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument edition
Do book study with teachers prior to their training to alleviate some of the stress/confusion
Do Teachscape training as a group with teachers
Do Teachscape training as a group with administrators
Invest in 2 handbooks by Charlotte Danielson -1) The Handbook for Enhancing Professional Practice: Using the Framework for Teaching in Your School and 2) Implementing the Framework for Teaching.
Make sure technology is working when you go to take the test!!