Highly Qualified Teacher Plans and

Division of Educator Quality and System Support Office of Title II, III and System Support

Robert Mellace Linda Bragg

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During the Presentation:

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Green indicates a reference to coaching

Components of Effective Highly Qualified Teacher Plans

Robert Mellace

Federal Programs Coordinator

Troops to Teachers, Title II and RLIS

Why Do We Need Highly Qualified Teachers?

Answer: Research shows that highly qualified teachers are more effective than non-highly qualified teachers.

This is true because they have acquired knowledge about…

• Content

• Data Analysis

• Pedagogy (Instructional Theory)

• Human Growth and Development

• Environments and Conditions for Student Learning

The Importance of Planning

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

- Benjamin Franklin

“Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you'll be surprised how successful you can be. Most people don't have a plan. That's why it's is easy to beat most folks.”

- Paul "Bear" Bryant, football coach University of Alabama

Components of Effective Highly Qualified Plans

1. Analyze Data to Identify Obstacles

2. Identify Mission, Beliefs and Vision

3. Identify Resources to Create a Plan of Action

4. Communicate the Plan

5. Implement the Plan

6. Reflect and Revise the Plan

1. Data Analysis

• How does our county’s data compare to surrounding counties and the state average?

• Identify root causes

– What is unique about our district?

– Where do deficiencies exist?

• Subject Area

• Grade Level

• School

Analyze Data

• Individualized plan for every non-HQT

• Are they working to become HQ?

• What will we do if they are not progressing?

• Communication

• Who are we communicating with now?

• Who should we communicate with in the future?

1. Identify the Obstacles

• Data Accuracy

• Non-renewal of valid certifications

• Lack of qualified applicants for critical need subject areas

• Lack of support for beginning and emerging or struggling teachers

Identify the Obstacles

• Lack of approved teacher preparation programs in the area

• School Culture – Negative perceptions about school location

– Negative perceptions about leadership

– Negative perceptions about students

Analyze Data to Identify Obstacles

Suggestions?

2. Identify Mission, Beliefs and Vision

• Mission: 100% HQTs

• What do we believe about the data?

• Do we believe there is a way to accomplish the mission?

• How do we envision accomplishing the mission?

– What support will we need?

Three types of resources:

1. Money

2. People

3. Time

3. Identify Resources for Overcoming the Obstacles

People

• Recruiting

• Retaining

• Retraining

Recruitment

• Money

• Job Advertisements

• Location of Advertisements

• Newspaper

• Billboards

• Posters or Brochures

• Online Media or Job Posting

• School Newsletters

• Salary and Benefits

Recruitment People

Teacher Expos/Fairs

• Certified Teachers

• Students Enrolled in State Approved Teacher Preparation Programs

• Partner with Institutions of Higher Education

• Offer High Quality Clinical Experiences

Career Switcher Programs

• Troops to Teachers

• Transition to Teaching

Career Switchers

• College Graduates Skilled Workers

• College Attendees Retirees

• Community Members

Recruitment People

Future Educators of America

• High School Students

Recruitment People

Recruitment Suggestions?

Retention

• Money

– Facilities

– Classroom Supplies

– Technology: Tools for Instruction

– Stipends for Professional Development

– Training that is Equivalent to College Credit

Retention

• People

– Mentoring

– Professional Development

– Sustained and Ongoing Support

– Collaborative Teams

– Positive School Climate and Culture

Retention Suggestions?

Retraining

• Money

– Tuition Reimbursement

– Books and Travel Reimbursement

– Funding for National Board Certification

– Funding for Additional Endorsements

Retraining

• People

– Mentoring

– Professional Development

– Sustained and Ongoing Support

– Collaborative Teams

Retraining Suggestions?

Time

• Planning

• Communication

• Implementation

• Revision

4. Communicate the Plan

How will we communicate this information?

• County Personnel

• School Administrators

• Teachers

• Prospective Educators

• Community

Communication Suggestions?

5. Implement the Plan

The process of moving an idea from concept to reality.

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream. Not only plan but also believe.” Anatole France (1844-1924), French critic, writer, Penguin Island

6. Reflection and Revision of the Plan

“It's a bad plan that admits of no modification.”

- Publilius Syrus, Roman slave and poet (circa 100 BC)

Reflection and Revision

• Were we effective in analyzing data?

– Did we analyze the right data?

– Did we interpret the data effectively to identify our needs?

• How efficiently did we utilize resources?

– Money

– People

– Time

Reflection and Revision

• Were the plan’s methods of communication effective?

• How effective was the plan in meeting our goals for highly qualified teachers?

• How might we improve our plan in the future?

Table Talk

Take a few minutes to reflect on

what you have heard and use

your graphic organizer to write

down your thinking.

Comments?

Coaching as Part of an Effective Highly Qualified Plan

Retention and Retraining

Coaches: Retention and Retraining

Mentoring

Professional Development

Sustained and Ongoing Support

Collaborative Teams

Positive School Climate and Culture

Linda L. Bragg

Office of Title II, III and System Support

Division of Educator Quality and System Support