How the Measures of Effective Teaching Project has Informed
Denvers Teacher Support and Evaluation System Slide 2 Slide 3
1.Choose an observation instrument that sets clear expectations.
High-Quality Observations Slide 4 Use the Framework as a tool to
strategically connect and focus on our district priorities new
standards, English Language Learners, and educator effectiveness.
High-Quality Observations Student Behaviors ELLs New Standards
Teaching Practices Slide 5 2.Require observers to demonstrate
accuracy before they rate teacher practice. July / August training
Baseline and Mid-Year Inter-Rater Reliability Tests Upcoming:
Observer Certification Process High-Quality Observations Slide 6
3.When high-stakes decisions are being made, multiple observations
are necessary. 4 Observations in the 10-11 Spring Pilot 3
Observations 11-12 Pilot Varies by teacher type in the 12-13 Pilot
High-Quality Observations Slide 7 2012-13 Observation Model Teacher
Group School LeaderPeer ObserverTotal Probationary Teachers 1 Full
+ Partials & Walkthroughs 2 Full + Support for novice teachers
3 Full; Partials / Walkthroughs as needed Non- Probationary Teacher
Group 1* - PO optional 1 Full + Partials & Walkthroughs Opt in
for 1 or 2 Full (teacher or principal request) 1-3 Full; Partials /
Walkthroughs as needed Non- Probationary Teacher Group 2* - PO
included 1 Full + Partials and Walkthroughs - OR - Partials &
Walkthroughs only and elect to utilize PO full observation data 2
Full 2-3 Full; Partials / Walkthroughs as needed * Group 1 and
Group 2 rotates annually. Slide 8 4.Track system-level reliability
by double scoring some teachers with impartial observers.
High-Quality Observations Slide 9 5.Combine observations with
student achievement gains and student feedback. High-Quality
Observations Slide 10 6.Regularly verify that those with stronger
observation scores also have stronger student achievement gains on
average. High-Quality Observations Slide 11 Theress Pidick Director
of Teacher Effectiveness [email protected] Danielle Ongart
MET/LEAP Project Manager [email protected] Contact
Information Slide 12 Thoughts from a LEAP Pilot Teacher I took the
LEAP and I like that my observer saw me in an authentic state of
real-life teaching. I truly enjoy the process of being reflective
in my practice and I found that having someone in my room,
unexpected, is a great way to do this. My involvement gave me the
opportunity to share my experience with my observer, be more
deliberate in my practice and take away from it some ideas that
will help me become a more effective educator. - DPS Pilot
Teacher
