Teacher Evaluation Training Part 2

Lincoln School District

Agenda

Overview of packets

Observations

Other Types of Evidence

Mid-Year Conferences

Closing and Next Steps

Teacher Evaluation and Development Process

Beginning-of-Year Conference

• Self-assessment

• Set professional growth goals & create professional growth plan

• Set student learning objectives

Mid-Year Conference

• Discuss professional growth plan

• Revisit student learning objectives

• Deliver feedback on performance to date

End-of-Year Conference

• Discuss professional growth plan

• Deliver feedback on performance for entire year

• Final evaluation rating assigned

Sept.-Mid Oct. May-Jun.Jan.-Feb.

Ongoing feedback based on multiple classroom observations, data collection and targeted development activities

Using the RI Model Rubrics

• Remember that the rubrics are intended to be holistic and used for summative ratings. They are not observation rubrics.

• The rubrics should be used to craft feedback and guide you in prioritizing what to look for when conducting observations.

The Purposes of Observations

• Collect first-hand information about a teacher’s strengths and areas for development

• Identify the fidelity or degree of implementation of programs

• Observe the interactions between students and teachers

• Monitor the culture of the school

Gradual vs. Full Implementation for Teachers

Component Gradual Implementation Full Implementation

Evaluation Conferences

3 evaluation conferences between the teacher and the evaluator

3 evaluation conferences between the teacher and the evaluator

Observations At least 1 long and 1 short observation (2 total) beginning mid-year

At least 4, including: 1+ long, announced 3+ short, unannounced

Professional Growth Goals

At least 1 set at the beginning of the year

At least 3

Student Learning Objectives

At least 2 set by October 2011 At least 2-4 (per teacher)

RI Growth Model Rating

Not applicable in 2011-12 Ratings assigned in 2012-2013 school year

Final Effectiveness Rating

Aggregate ratings will be collected in 2011-2012 but used for development purposes only

Evaluators will combine Professional Practice, Professional Responsibilities and Student Learning rating to calculate a summative rating

Feedback - Overview

• The purpose of feedback after an observation is to share with the teacher what he or she is doing well and what needs to be improved.

• All feedback should be:

Specific -name concrete actions/behaviors

Aligned with rubric language

Timely

Actionable

pp. 34

Classroom Observation Feedback Form

Observations are Only One Way to Collect Evidence

pp. 85 & 97

Competencies are listed in order by

domain

The open, half-filled or filled circles illustrate which

competencies are primarily observable.

Artifact Collection - Process

• Review the rubrics and the quick references tables in your guidebook as well as the Lincoln Non-observable Evidence Requirements and note which competencies may require you to submit artifacts to your evaluator.

• Collect and submit materials that relate directly to the competencies in the rubrics, your Student Learning Objectives and Professional Growth Plan.

• With each submission, include a cover sheet and maintain a copy of evidence you submit for your records.

Reviewing Student Achievement Data

A key goal of the Mid-Year Conference is to monitor a teacher’s progress toward his or her Student Learning Objectives.

What systems are in place that allow you to collect and

analyze formative student learning data? Summative?

Looking at Evidence Holistically

Example sources of evidence that may be used to inform Mid-Year Conference feedback:

• Classroom Observations (long and short)• Review of Lesson/Unit/Annual Planning Materials• Review of Student Work Samples • Review of Student Assessment Data• Direct Interactions with Students during an Observation

Minimally, before the mid-year conference teachers should submit evidence to support progress with Student Learning Objectives and Professional Growth Plans

Sample Mid-Year Conference Agenda for Teachers