1. BISD Update Teacher & Principal Evaluation Update Board of Directors October 27, 2011 1

2. Presentation Targets 1.Brief review of #E2SSB 6696 2.Describe the purpose and goals of the TPEP Regional Implementation Grant and BISD’s participation 3.Outline the timelines for researching and piloting new teacher and principal evaluation systems 4.Define an instructional framework 5.Discuss challenges and opportunities 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR

3. Formative Assessment (AKA: Pop quiz) 1.What has the largest school based influence on student achievement? A.“Teachers are the greatest school-based influence on student achievement.” (Nye, Konstantopolous & Hedges, 2004). 2.What has the second largest influence on student achievement? A.“Leadership is second only to classroom instruction as an influence on student learning.” Wallace Foundation Study, July 2010.

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5. Tiered Evaluation System Four tier system for teachers and principals with eight separate criteria for each Student growth = change in student achievement between two points in time Multiple measures = classroom, school, district, and statewide tools 5 WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2010

6. 6 Current Teacher Evaluation Categories New Teacher Evaluation Categories Instructional Skill Classroom Management Professional Preparation and Scholarship Effort Toward Improvement When Needed Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems Interest in Teaching Pupils Knowledge of Subject Matter Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement Demonstrating effective teaching practices Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning Communicating with parents and school community Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focus on improving instructional practice and student learning

7. 7 Current Principal Evaluation Categories New Principal Evaluation Categories Knowledge of, experience in and training in recognizing good professional performance, capabilities and development School administration and management School finance Professional preparation and scholarship Effort toward improvement when needed Interest in pupils, employees, patrons and subjects taught in school Leadership Ability and performance of evaluation of school personnel Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff Providing for school safety Leads development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements Assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local district learning goals Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices Managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities Partnering with the school community to promote student learning Demonstrating commitment to closing the achievement gap

8. Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot Regional Implementation Consortia Grant (RIG) District, BIEA, and Principal association jointly applied Only 7 districts selected for the Puget Sound Educational Service District We will receive approx. $7,000 to support this process

9. RIG continued: What will we do? We are the 2 nd round of pilot districts We will learn from what the 1 st round of districts have already done We will Collaborate with our RIG colleagues in creating and implementing new evaluation systems

10. What is the RIG timeline for the principal evaluation? PhaseMajor TopicsTarget Date 1. Research and development 1.Examine Criteria 2.Review and analyze TPEP products 1.Rubrics 2.Supporting materials 3.Professional Dev. resources Nov.-Jan 2. Decision Making 1.Select model components for BISD draft 2.Gather input from all principals 3.Focus on forms of evidence/artifacts/data 4.Explore methods/protocols for final score determination 5.Share w/ key stakeholders Jan.-March 3. Planning and implementati on 1.Develop implementation plan 2.Draft professional dev. Plan 3.Review management systems to support data collection 4.Develop communication plan 5.Present pilot for feedback April-May

11. What is RIG timeline for the teacher evaluation? PhaseMajor TopicsTarget Date Phase 1: Research & Development 1.Examine new teacher state criteria 2.Analyze 3 instructional frameworks 3.Analyze support materials available for implementation Nov.-January Phase 2: Decision Making 1.Select an instructional framework 2.Plan professional development 3.Focus on 4 tiers, rubrics, forms, evidence and artifacts Jan.- March Phase 3: Planning for implementation 1.Develop implementation plans 2.Draft professional development plans for teachers & principals 3.Review & develop systems for data 4.Develop communication plans 5.Present pilot plans for feedback to PSED/OSPI April-June

12. What is an instructional framework? An instructional framework identifies aspects of teaching that are research-based as promoting and improving student learning E.G. Instruction: Communicating with students the expectations for learning (a.k.a. learning targets)

13. Instructional Framework continued A framework also utilizes rubrics to identify at least four tiers of effectiveness in these research- based instructional methods How effectively does a teacher use learning targets? Unsatisfactory: Teacher’s purpose in less or unit is unclear, Basic: Teacher attempts to explain the instructional purpose with limited success. Proficient: Teacher’s purpose for lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning. Distinguished: Teacher makes the purpose of the lesson or unit clear, including where it is situated within broader learning, linking that purpose to student interests.

14. The 3 approved frameworks for the State of Washington Charlotte Danielson’s “Enhancing Professional Practice” University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership 5 Dimensions of Teaching and learning Robert Marzano’s “Effective Supervision”

15. Challenges and opportunities Tight timeline Details, details, details, What type of evidence do we use (e.g. student data, other “artifacts” etc. How is a total score/rating determined? How do we train teachers/principals? This work is aligned to what we are already doing MAP data Great opportunity to foster continual professional growth model New evaluation models will help align our efforts (e.g. P.D., recruitment, etc.) 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR

16. Review our targets 1.Brief review of #E2SSB 6696 2.Describe the purpose and goals of the TPEP Regional Implementation Grant and BISD’s participation 3.Outline the timelines for researching and piloting new teacher and principal evaluation systems 4.Define an instructional framework 5.Discuss challenges and opportunities 02/04/11April 19, 2010 WEBINAR