1. INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT it is and WHY we have one

2. What is an Instructional Framework?  An instructional or leadership framework provides a common language that is shared by everyone in the district and is aligned to the teacher or principal criteria as outlined in RCW 28A.405.100

3. Why have an Instructional Framework?  Districts use the common language of instruction/leadership to converse about effective teaching and leading, give and receive feedback, and collect and act upon data to improve our craft.

4. How does this align with our strategic directions?  The improvement of instruction and student achievement is our primary goal.

5. What is TPEP?  TPEP stands for the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project  New Washington state legislation requires the creation of new teacher and principal evaluation systems.  The new evaluation system must be aligned with a research-based instructional framework.  We begin by identification of an instructional framework, then work towards implementation of TPEP.

6. How did we identify an instructional framework for our district?  A 28 member committee was commissioned by the superintendent for the purpose of analyzing the Danielson, Seven Dimensions, and Marzano instructional frameworks and developing a recommendation of which model the district should adopt  Collaboration among members included  Teachers appointed by PEA  Building and Student Learning Dept administrators

7. Instructional Framework Committee NamePositionLocation Debra AungstDeputy SuperintendentESC Casey CoxCAO Region #3ESC Michelle CruckshankPrincipalWaller Road Elem. Gerald DenmanExec. Director, Diversity AffairsESC Lisa ElliottFirst Grade TeacherZeiger Elem. Amy EveskcigeCAO Region #2ESC Brian FosnickAsst. PrincipalBallou JH Brian FoxDirector of Instructional LeadershipESC Michelle FoxAssistant Principal Pope/Edgerton Lori HadleyAssistant PrincipalRogers HS David HeagleSecond Grade TeacherCarson Elem. Eric HoganPrincipalEdgemont JH Chuck HurtUniServ StaffSummit UniServ Liz KnoxPrincipalEdgerton Elem. Kris LenkeExec. Director, Special ServicesPSS

8. Instructional Framework Committee NamePositionWork Location Brian LowneyPrincipalEmerald Ridge HS Conchita Oliver-MooreAssistant PrincipalPuyallup HS Karen McNamaraPEA PresidentSummit UniServ John ParkerDirector of Instructional LeadershipESC Vince PecchiaDirector of Instructional LeadershipESC Kim PettySixth Grade TeacherShaw Road Elem. Kim RamseyEighth Grade Math TeacherFerrucci JH Lynne RoselliniCAO Region #1ESC Sara RosinUniServe DirectorSummit UniServ Jeanie SchneiderPrincipalKarshner Elem. Jamie SmithSocial Studies TeacherPuyallup HS Chrys SweetingAssistant SuperintendentESC Chris SuseeEighth Grade Soc. Studies TeacherGlacier View JH Chris BoiterExecutive AssistantESC

9. Process and Timeline Meeting DateActivity April 30, 2012 Review of committee charter, development of norms, identification of decision-making model, overview of process May 2, 2012Study of the Danielson Model May 7, 2012Study of UW 5 Dimensions of Learning Model May 24, 2012Study of the Marzano Model June 2, 2012Review and comparison of all model, consensus recommendation to adopt August 9, 2012Introduction Danielson Framework to all district administrators

10. Rational in Adopting Danielson’s Model  Uses teacher voice.  Clear, concise, understandable language.  Provides opportunities for growth.  Training can be leveraged with other districts.

11. Next Steps  Implement the Evaluation Committee  Activate Communication Plan  Develop and implement professional development plan  Continue training on use of framework language