1. EngageNY.org Providing Feedback and Support

2. Purpose of this Session Participants will be able to  Identify the various settings for teachers and leaders to provide feedback and support.  Provide effective feedback based on the understanding of CCSS-aligned curriculum through the ELA Evidence Guide.  Reflect on leadership required to support teachers with appropriate feedback as they shift their practices to CCSS-aligned lessons provided through the ELA Modules. EngageNY.org2

3. Welcome Discuss the following at your table:  Three out of four Generation Y teachers support the idea of more rigorous and frequent feedback from their principals and peers on the effectiveness of their instruction. (American Institutes for Research (AIR)) EngageNY.org3

4. 4 Redefining Feedback 1920’s Definition  Influenced by John Dewey & Scientific Management 1950’s  Managerial vs. Instructional 1960–1970’s  Clinical Supervision 1980–1990s  Lesson Design 2000–present  Danielson’s Model - move away from prescriptive

5. What isn’t Feedback? OpinionAdvicePraise EngageNY.org5

6. Effective Feedback Goal-referenced Tangible and transparent Actionable User-friendly (specific and personalized) Timely Ongoing Consistent -Grant Wiggins (2012) EngageNY.org6

7. Leaders as Coaches Good coaches don’t tell teachers what to do. But they are comfortable using data from an observation, or comments made by the teacher, to provide feedback. All feedback is precise and non-judgmental. Good coaches are always open to the teacher’s point-of-view. (Knight, 2011) EngageNY.org7

8. Review Module 9.1.3 Lesson 7 Best Instructional Practices for aligned CCSS lessons Student engagement in the lesson EngageNY.org8

9. Table Discussion What were some key points of alignment for Module 9.1.3, Lesson 7 that every teacher should have in his or her CCSS lesson? EngageNY.org9 Traditional Lesson CCSS- Aligned Lesson

10. Feedback Language Be Specific Avoid evaluative judgments Speak about what was observed Give with care Invite reflection  I noticed…  I heard…  I felt this when I saw or heard this…  I wonder… EngageNY.org10

11. Table Discussion Use Evidence Guide and discuss in PAIRS  What kinds of evidence do you look for in an observation? EngageNY.org11

12. Walk Throughs Short, typically 3–7 minutes Opportunity to observe activities, and teacher actions Typically have a specific focus, which should be shared with the teacher EngageNY.org12

13. Case Study #1: Walk Through Read Case Study #1. Using the Sample Evidence Guide in your packet, describe the type of feedback you would give to a teacher after a walk through. Check: Is the feedback  Goal referenced?  Tangible and Transparent?  Actionable  Timely? EngageNY.org13  User-friendly (Specific and Personalized)?  Ongoing?  Consistent?

14. Informal Observations 15-20 minutes Provides more time to observe instruction and curricular implementation Opportunity to focus more on student actions and responses EngageNY.org14

15. Case Study #2: Observation Read Case Study #2. Using the Sample Evidence Guide in your packet, describe the type of feedback you would give to a teacher after an observation. Check: Is the feedback  Goal referenced?  Tangible and Transparent?  Actionable  Timely? EngageNY.org15  User-friendly (Specific and Personalized)?  Ongoing?  Consistent?

16. Feedback Challenges for Principals Time Experience Role Expectation Content Expertise EngageNY.org16

17. Table Discussion What are essential components of an effective feedback session with a teacher? What other challenges do you face in providing effective feedback to teachers? How will you work toward not falling back on the familiar methods of feedback? EngageNY.org17

18. Q & A EngageNY.org18

19. Discussion and Reflection Does Effective Feedback Require the Tough Conversation? Explain. What are the things you would see/hear in a coaching session after an observation? What should you not see/hear? EngageNY.org19

20. CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT CIRCULATE Pulse Check Please go to engageny.org/novnti and fill out the online plus-delta for the Strategies for Adaptation session. Thank You! EngageNY.org

21. CONFIDENTIAL – DO NOT CIRCULATE Online Parking Lot Please go to engageny.org/novnti and select “Online Parking Lot” for any NYSED related questions. Thank You! EngageNY.org