1. Artifact Brainstorming Domains 1 and 4 Department of Professional & Organizational Development Howard County Public School System, 2014

2. Outcomes – Participants will… Use the 2013 Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching to identify criteria for high-quality artifacts. Identify examples of artifacts for the components of Domains 1 and 4. Become aware of available resources and training that support the Framework for Teacher Evaluation.

3. Meeting Norms (Note: Insert your school/staff norms for meetings)

4. Opener 1 Hold up fingers to show your current comfort level with identifying proficient or distinguished artifacts. 4 = Very comfortable 1 = Not comfortable

5. Opener 2 Not comfortable Very comfortable Indicate your current comfort level with identifying proficient or distinguished artifacts.

6. Opener 3 Talk with a partner about your current comfort level with identifying proficient or distinguished artifacts.

7. Facts About Artifacts Read the handout. Code the document: * New Information √ Affirms prior knowledge ? I want to know more about this Share a highlight with a partner.

9. Artifact Brainstorming In pairs: Review pages 18-21 in the HCPSS Teacher Evaluation Process Guide. Find the examples for your assigned component. List possible artifacts for your component. Include school-specific examples in your list.

10. Artifact Brainstorming In pairs: Locate the rubric for your component in the Teacher Evaluation Process Guide. Review the rubric for proficient and distinguished practice for your component. Record what features the artifacts should include to be considered proficient or distinguished.

11. Example: Component 4c: Communication with Families Artifact Teacher website Proficient/Distinguishe d features Information is thorough and up to date Includes multiple links and resources for families to support the student’s learning Includes student-created resources to inform families about their instruction

12. Artifact Brainstorming In table groups: Discuss 1 or 2 artifacts and their features generated by partners.

13. Professional Learning Options Summer professional learning options available through ERO. Professional Learning Bundles – (see Teacher Evaluation Model link on the HUB)

14. Closure & Feedback Reflect Next Steps Feedback Process