1. RI Educator Evaluation System Design ACEES Meeting October 25, 2010

2. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

3. Beginning of year goal- setting conference ------------------ Self- assessment; set student learning goals; create development plan AugSep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Gathering of evidence to inform conferences: Announced and unannounced classroom observations, artifact review, student learning data, and other evidence sources RI Model Process Framework (Current Iteration) Primary evaluator (RIDE criteria) Classroom observations, provide feedback, gather other evidence sources, review artifacts, provide input on development plan Complementary evaluator (RIDE criteria) Mid-year check-in conference ------------------ Self- assessment; revisit student learning goals; feedback on all aspects of teacher performance to date; revisit development plan End of year summative evaluation conference ------------------ Self- assessment; feedback and evaluation of all performance components; final rating assigned Classroom Observations and ongoing feedback

4. Evaluation Process Your Task Review the Process Details Document while noting concerns and possible solutions on the sheet provided. You have 30 minutes.

5. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

6. Primary and Complementary Evaluators Who, in your building/district, could be a primary evaluator? (identify by title) –For how many teachers would s/he be responsible? Who could be a complementary evaluator? (identify by title) –For how many teachers could s/he be responsible? Where do you expect considerable capacity issues during the first 2-3 years? (grade level, content area, etc) How can these capacity issues be addressed?

7. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

8. Content Review and Refinement Working groups wrap up SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay Model synthesis Content review and refinement based on feedback RI Model v.1.0 ready for field testing (test usability) Model refinement based on testing outcomes and feedback Currently scheduled ACEES meetingsPotential additional ACEES meetings Continue to gather feedback on synthesized model from new combined working group Post content on Educator Evaluation Home Page for public review and comment Collect feedback from targeted groups of educators Conduct 2 public forums (Nov. 8 & 22)

9. Field Testing v1.0 Working groups wrap up SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay Model synthesis Content review and refinement based on feedback RI Model v.1.0 ready for field testing (test usability) Model refinement based on testing outcomes and feedback Currently scheduled ACEES meetingsPotential additional ACEES meetings Select testing sites (include elementary, middle and high, various sizes, mix of urban and non-urban) Ongoing, regular feedback loops to gather information on process Comprehensive survey of participants Results will inform model refinement and plans for training

10. Testing Questions Should the model be tested in full or should individual components (e.g. professional practice rubric) be tested in isolation? Should this be the same at all testing sites?

11. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

12. Current Communication Educator evaluation home page Commissioner Gist’s weekly field memo updates to superintendents Periodic direct emails from Commissioner Gist to principals Periodically present evaluation information to stakeholder groups, such as RIASCD, RISCA, RIASP, ARIASE Public forums in August and November EdEval@ride.ri.gov

13. Communication – Questions When rolling out information about the RI Model, what should always be included? What groups should be targeted with specific information about the RI Mode l?

14. How can we help you respond to questions? The Rhode Island Model Educator Evaluation System aims to ensure every student has an effective teacher and every school has an effective leader Evaluations that are fair, accurate and consistent Designed by Rhode Island educators Rigorously tested and constantly improved Emphasizes feedback, professional growth and continuous improvement Aligned to the RI Educator Evaluation System Standards

15. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

16. Meeting Agenda  Process Working Group Update  Primary and Complementary Evaluators  Overview of Rhode Island Model Testing Plan Content Review (November-December) Field Testing (January –February)  Communication What information should be shared? How to collect feedback?  Growth Model Presentation  Wrap-up and October 27 th meeting reminder

17. Next Steps All Working Group Meeting: Wednesday, October 27 th, 4-6 pm Radisson, Gaspee Room 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, Next ACEES Meeting: December 6, 2010, 4-7 Website www.ride.ri.gov/educatorquality/educatorevaluation Email EdEval@ride.ri.gov