1. NCDPI Observer Calibration Training Introduction & Demo

2. Agenda 2  Introduction to OCT  Overview of Platform  Live Demo

3. Why? 3  N.C. recognizes that the accurate and reliable evaluation of teachers is more important then ever  High stakes decisions  Teachers need and want coaching  Clear message from principals, human resources and superintendents – “We need more training on the NCEES”

4. Approximate Time Commitment: 20 hours

5. BloomBoard 5  Easy access to a marketplace of supplemental professional growth opportunities, resources, and services tailored to each educator’s unique needs.  Thousands of articles, videos/video clips, and links to web based resources at your fingertips  Further support the work you’re doing through Observation Engine’s scoring studies and calibration events

6. What is Observation Engine? An online tool that uses classroom videos to ensure accurate and reliable classroom observations Videos from the MET library have been master-scored on the NCEES teacher evaluation rubric to create learning opportunities for teacher evaluators in North Carolina

7. Observation Engine will provide NC evaluators: 1.Observer Calibration Events & Reporting Provides rating practice and helps increase rater agreement to target scores using Scoring Studies 2 Scoring Studies completed during pilot 2.Supplemental Learning Exercises Provides targeted, self-paced online exercises focused on specific NCEES elements using Lessons 17 Lessons completed during the pilot 2 videos per lesson

8. 1. Calibrate through Scoring Studies Improves rater agreement to target scores Builds consensus among evaluation staff and helps establish a mutual understanding of the best ratings Facilitates group learning through discussion of areas of disagreement 3b Knows Content for Specialty 3d Makes Instruction Relevant 4g Communicates Effectively 4a Knows How Learning Takes Place 4d Integrates Technology Video 1: Distribution of Ratings by NCEES Element * * * * * * = Target Score

9. Calibration Reports – sample figures

10. Calibration Reports – sample figures cont’d

11. 2. Rating practice through Lessons Complete self-paced practice exercises Watch and rate short video(s) clips, focusing on NCEES indicators Receive immediate on-screen feedback

12. Live Demo

14. Lesson Plans Observation Rubric

15. Note Guide:

16. Poll Everywhere Please rate the teacher in video clip 1 using Element IVc: Teachers use a variety of instructional methods. Text the code for your choice to 22333

18. Rating feedback

23. Table Talk What do you think of OCT? What questions or need for clarification do you have?

24. If your LEA would like to participate, please contact: Kimberly.simmons@dpi.nc.gov