1. The Danielson Framework and Your Evaluation AK Teaching Standard DP_8c: Engages in Instructional Development Activities Danielson Domain 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally

2. Tonight’s Goals:  To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose  To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework  To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally  To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice

3. Learning Piece 1 The Danielson Framework tool simply defines what teachers should know and be able to do in the exercise of their profession. The complex art of teaching is divided into 22 components clustered into the 4 domains. Each component defines a distinct aspect of a domain. Framework, process and purpose

4. Tally Here: Framework, process and purpose

5. Examples of evidence: Use your Framework handout to help you tally the evidence into the correct domain. The teacher greets students by name as they enter the class or during the lesson. 5/27 students have finished an assignment early—the teacher assigns a follow-up activity. The teacher has decided to participate in the Expansion Forum on Blackboard and applies their learning professionally. The teacher creates a list of historical fiction novels that will expand her students’ knowledge of the age of exploration. 1234 Confidence

6. Model Evaluation Process 1.Pre- Conference Training 2.Self-Reflection Conference 3.Classroom Walk-Throughs 4.Informal Observations 5.Pre - Observation Conference 6.Formal Observation 7.Post observation Conference 8.Summative Evaluation Conference Framework, process and purpose

7. BasicProficient Justify Some Limited Accurate Clearly Scaffolded Challenging Partially Connects Correct Attempts Uneven Singular Adequate Engages Rarely General Regularly Specific Self-assessment Minimal Ineffective Referenced Partially Rudimentary Inefficient Effective Attempts Culturally-sensitive Cooperation Actively participates Professional inquiry Enhances Contributes Confidence

8. Model Evaluation Process 1.Pre- Conference Training 2.Self-Reflection Conference 3.Classroom Walk-Throughs 4.Informal Observations 5.Pre - Observation Conference 6.Formal Observation 7.Post observation Conference 8.Summative Evaluation Conference Moving forward professionally

9. Goal Check of Learning Piece 1  To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose  To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework  To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally

10. Learning Piece 2  To facilitate an understanding of the Danielson Framework, process, and purpose  To build your confidence for engaging in instructional dialogue about the Framework  To consider the evaluation process as a tool to promote moving forward professionally  To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice

11. Evidence from YOUR practice: Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom. 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 Your evidence

12. Skills in Domain 1 are demonstrated primarily through the plans that teachers prepare to guide their teaching…Planning is about design. --Charlotte Danielson

13. Evidence from YOUR practice: Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom. Domain 2: Classroom Environment  Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport  Establishing a Culture for Learning  Managing Classroom Procedures  Managing Student Behavior  Organizing Physical Space Your evidence

14. Domain 2 for you!

15. Evidence from YOUR practice: Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom. Domain 3: Instruction  Communicating with Students  Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques  Engaging Students in Learning  Using Assessment in Instruction  Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness Your evidence

16. Domain 3: Instruction E = Expectations N = New knowledge G = Grouping A = Assessment G = Graphic organizers E = Everyone

17. Evidence from YOUR practice: Use the A tool to type in what’s happening in your classroom. Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities  Reflecting on Teaching  Maintaining Accurate Records  Communicating with Families  Participating in the Professional Community  Growing and Developing Professionally  Showing Professionalism Your evidence

18. Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Are you able to assess the effectiveness of your work and take steps to improve it?

19. Goal Check of Learning Piece 2  To provide an opportunity for you to identify evidence and artifacts in your own practice