1. Delaware’s Teacher Effectiveness Model SEADAE February 23, 2012 Deb Hansen, Delaware Department of Education

2. Delaware is… The First State – takes great pride in early adoption The Diamond State – Thomas Jefferson described the – state as a “diamond in the – rough” A Small Wonder

3. Delaware is… Race to the Top & Baby RTTT – one of the first two states to be awarded RTTT federal funds (119M) & (50M) ESEA flexibility waiver – will submit plan to USED on February 28 Smarter-Balanced Assessment Consortium member small, nimble & collaborative

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5. DPAS II Delaware Performance Appraisal System (teachers, administrators, specialists) – Based on Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching – Utilized since 2008 – Comprised of five components planning and preparation classroom environment Instruction professional responsibilities student improvement

6. Part I: School-wide Assessment Measure (DCAS-based using AYP scores) Part II A: Cohort Assessment Measure (DCAS-based using instructional scores) Part II B: Five Statewide Performance Indicators Part III: Specialist Specific Assessment Measure (non-DCAS) Fifteen Performance Indicators

7. Component V- internal assessment measures 350 Delaware educators/5 cohorts/5 days – Cohort 1- ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Languages – Cohort 2- The Arts, Health &Physical Education, English Language Learners – Cohort 3- Career and Technical Education Developed pre/post tests in each content area to measure student growth. – Cohort 4- Non-graded- Librarians, Counselors, Special Education, Nurses- Developed performance indicators – Cohort 5- Non-Tested Version II May 2012

8. The Process VPA Statement of Purpose: Assessment in the Visual and Performing Arts is to demonstrate growth in creating and performing through the development and application of artistic literacy.

9. The Process Created test specifications and blueprints Harvested test items from SCASS arts Created performance task & rubrics Built operational forms, administration guidelines and score sheets Coded 350 test items Reviewed & refined following feedback

10. The Products Pre and Post tests for Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art Grades K, 3, 5, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced (Art and Music) Novice, Intermediate & Advanced (Dance and Theatre) All other grades will be built summer 2012 Hybrid- Selected response & constructed response

11. Lessons Learned Keep it simple! – Assess the essence of the discipline What is measured will be treasured Ensure vertical articulation & developmental appropriateness Standards must be crisp and clear Psychometrics can be for dummies! This is only the beginning!

12. For more information Delaware Department of Education website DPAS II http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.sht ml http://www.doe.k12.de.us/csa/dpasii/default.sht ml RTTT – http://www.doe.k12.de.us/rttt/default.shtml http://www.doe.k12.de.us/rttt/default.shtml Deb Hansen dhansen@doe.k12.de.us