BISD UpdateTeacher & Principal Evaluation
Update
Board of DirectorsOctober 27, 2011
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April 19, 2010 WEBINAR
Presentation Targets
1. Brief review of #E2SSB 66962. 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 framework5. Discuss challenges and opportunities
02/04/11
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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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
5WASA Superintendent’s Workshop 2010
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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
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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
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
RIG continued: What will we do?
• We are the 2nd round of pilot districts
• We will learn from what the 1st round of districts have already done
• We will Collaborate with our RIG colleagues in creating and implementing new evaluation systems
What is the RIG timeline for the principal evaluation?
Phase Major Topics Target Date
1. Research and development
1. Examine Criteria2. Review and analyze TPEP products
1. Rubrics2. Supporting materials3. Professional Dev. resources
Nov.-Jan
2. Decision Making
1. Select model components for BISD draft2. Gather input from all principals3. Focus on forms of evidence/artifacts/data4. Explore methods/protocols for final score
determination5. Share w/ key stakeholders
Jan.-March
3. Planning and implementation
1. Develop implementation plan2. Draft professional dev. Plan3. Review management systems to support data
collection4. Develop communication plan5. Present pilot for feedback
April-May
What is RIG timeline for the teacher evaluation?
Phase Major Topics Target Date
Phase 1: Research & Development
1. Examine new teacher state criteria2. Analyze 3 instructional frameworks3. Analyze support materials available for
implementation
Nov.-January
Phase 2: Decision Making
1. Select an instructional framework2. Plan professional development3. Focus on 4 tiers, rubrics, forms, evidence and
artifacts
Jan.- March
Phase 3: Planning for implementation
1. Develop implementation plans2. Draft professional development plans for
teachers & principals3. Review & develop systems for data4. Develop communication plans5. Present pilot plans for feedback to PSED/OSPI
April-June
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)
Instructional Framework continuedA 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.
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”
April 19, 2010 WEBINAR
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.)
02/04/11
April 19, 2010 WEBINAR
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
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