NYSED Network

Team and Teacher and

Principal Evaluator TrainingKate Gerson

-Senior Fellow

Ken Slentz-Associate

Commissioner

June 2, 20111

Agenda

Overview of Training Draft participation methodology Outcomes Recommended Participants for principal evaluation training The Turn-Key Model Dates Q and A

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Network Team Training Participants

Overview of Training4

By focusing on Common Core State Standards, data-driven instruction (school-based inquiry), and evidence-based observation and evaluation, we are seeking to build the capacity of administrators and teachers to drive deep conversations around

what good teachers and principals do, what actions (inputs) drive results, and what is the most useful evidence of those

behaviors.

Outcomes

As a result of SED Summer Institute, participants will be able to

Implement initial phase of local training on Common Core State Standards and Data-Driven Instruction (School Based Inquiry)

meet NYSED calibration requirements and assurances on teacher and leader evaluation in order to provide high-quality training regionally, district wide, and school wide.

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Outcomes – Common Core State Standards

Be able to create awareness of and fluency with the CCSS in districts and schools

Be able to collaboratively diagnose school capacity for implementing the CCSS and create action plans to ensure initial execution.

Be able to introduce exemplary modules aligned to the CCSS and unpack the qualities of a module. Use teacher videos and student work to illustrate.

Set expectation to develop and implement one unit of instruction (for each teacher) aligned to the CCSS per semester

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Outcomes – Data Driven Instruction

Understand the value and relevance of a Data Driven Instruction model for School Based Inquiry

Be able to articulate and diagnose against the key drivers in the Data Driven Instruction model

Have an “entry” plan for professional development and support so that schools and districts are willing and able to adopt this model

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Outcomes – Teacher Leader Evaluation

1. Gather evidence of learning that represents the priorities of the assessment criteria; students constructing meaning and producing evidence of learning

2. Articulate the importance and relevance of a common language in the development of a culture of learning

3. Accurately apply standards of practice in the assessment of teaching and leadership

4. Apply best practices in evidence-based observation processes5. Hone observation skills to focus on

o Evidence collectiono Alignment of evidence with standardso Scoring levels of practice based on evidence

5. Establish inter-rater reliability of evaluator interpretations and judgments of leadership practice

6. Calibrate evaluator skills in the practice of evidence-based evaluation7. Build an understanding of the student growth percentile model and the value-

added growth model.8. Familiarize participants with the application and use of assessment tools9. Focus evaluation skills in evaluating teachers and principals of English language

learners and students with disabilities10. Provide opportunities for collaboration with colleagues

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Recommended Participants

Characteristics of the Professional Development Expert

Administrative degree holder Knowledgeable about adult learning

strategies and best practices Enthusiastic and well-received

disposition Demonstrated experience with

performance evaluation Leadership in professional development

on a large scale

Characteristics of the Expert Practitioner from the Field

Willing to champion the cause

SDL/SDA certificate holder and practicing administrator (In lieu of the an active superintendent, a retired superintendent can champion the cause.)

Demonstrated experience in teacher evaluation

Highly effective and/or well respected in the field regionally

Contextual knowledge of the region

Recommended by peers Passionate

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The Turn-Key Model for T/ L Evaluation The sequence of training events is intended to

be a model for how regions and districts might certify their evaluators, as well as a model to ensure sustainability.

Once the full, research-driven scope of the calibration process is experienced, participants are prepared to go home and turnkey a high-quality training and calibration process.

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Training Dates SY 2011-201211

SUMMER CONFERENCEAUGUST 1 2 3 4 5

Common Core State Standards

Common Core State Standards

&Data-Driven

Instruction

Data-Driven

Instruction

Evidence-based

observation of

teachers (APPR)

*Teacher evaluators

must attend.

Evidence-based

observation of

teachers (APPR)

*Teacher evaluators

must attend.

FUTURE APPR TRAINING DATESTeacher

EvaluatorSept7, 8, 9

Oct4, 5

Nov1, 2, 3

Feb27, 28, 29

May18

Principal Evaluator

Sept13, 14

Oct4, 5

Nov4, 29, 30

Feb27, 28, 29

May18

NYSED will provide 10 days of training for teacher evaluators, 7 days for principal evaluators, in addition to 3 days on the Common Core and data-driven instruction.

Next Steps

TLE Guidance TLE WebinarNT Webinar (hopefully)Network Team guidance, information and planning documents Finalize participants for August 1-5Summer Institute Registration and Baseline Survey Release of website Assignment of prework Summer Institute

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Our Students. Their Moment.