race to the top overview - henry county schools

RACE TO THE TOP

OVERVIEW -

NEW TEACHER

ORIENTATION

Dan Ray, Ed.S.

Director – “Race to the Top”

July 23, 2012 presentation

OVERVIEW

We will look at the:

Who?

What?

When?

Where?

Why?

And the How of RT3…

THE HOW & WHY WE GOT INVOLVED

INITIALLY…

Georgia was awarded the grant along with a total of 11 other states and the District of Columbia over the last few years (each state’s and each district’s Scope of Work is distinct)..recently additional states have received funding for Early Learning Initiatives (K-3, etc.)

26 school districts in Georgia were afforded the opportunity and the funding to join RT3 in October 2010 and to PILOT the components of the new evaluation process and use the funds to support instructional purposes. This group of districts contains 41% of ALL of the students in Georgia.

This year - 2012-2013 : Twenty-six (26) additional districts are scheduled to pilot what we did last year.

Some policy decisions/laws will be an outcome of the pilot (Career Ladder and Merit/Pay for Performance Pay)

GEORGIA’S 26 RT3 DISTRICTS

Atlanta City (APS)

Ben Hill, Bibb, Burke

Carrollton City, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton

Dade, DeKalb, Dougherty

Gainesville, Gwinnett

Hall, Henry

Meriwether, Muscogee 26 more districts have been

Peach, Pulaski added for the 2012-13

Rabun, Richmond, Rockdale school year

Spaulding

Treutlen

Valdosta City, and White County

RT3 IS NOT ONLY ABOUT EVALUATION…

RT3 is about…what impacts quality

work (of teachers and

administrators) which makes a

difference in schools and it is about

assisting with teacher

and leader

development…

4 COMPONENTS OF RT3

•Standards and Assessments: (Common Core and

Common Assessments – CCGPS and PARCC)

•Data Systems to Improve Instruction: (Longitudinal

Student Data Systems – Our new “Point” is part of this piece)

•Great Teachers and Leaders: (Teacher and Leader Keys,

Teacher and Principal Induction)

•Turning Around our Lowest-achieving Schools: (SIG

schools – we have one – Henry County High)

SO…WHERE ARE WE IN HC?

5 schools – Locust Grove and Hampton Elementary,

Eagles Landing, Dutchtown, and Woodland High

piloted the Teacher Keys (TKES) and the Revised

Leader Keys (LKES) system from January through

May of 2012 in preparation for us using the

instruments district wide this year (12-13).

All teachers and administrators will be using 2 of

the 3 components of TKES and LKES during the

2012-2013 school year.

WHAT FACTOR HAD THE LARGEST

EFFECT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT?

Mixed Ability

Grouping?

Class Size?

Prior

Achievement?

The Teacher?

Study Highlight: Wright, S.P., Horn, S.P., & Sanders, W.L. (2010)

WHAT FACTOR HAD THE LARGEST

EFFECT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT?

Mixed Ability

Grouping? 4

Class Size? 3

Prior

Achievement? 2

The Teacher? 1 Study Highlight: Wright, S.P., Horn, S.P., & Sanders, W.L. (2010)

AND???

So what is the new evaluation system going to be called and what will it look like?

Dr. John D. Barge, State School

Superintendent

“Making Education Work for All Georgians”

www.gadoe.org

Teacher Keys Evaluation System

(Generates a Teacher Effectiveness Measure Score)

Surveys of Instructional Practice

(Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School)

Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards

(T.A.P.S.)

(Data sources include observations and documentation)

Student Growth and Academic Achievement

Teachers of Tested Subjects - Student growth percentile/ value-added measure

Teachers of Non-Tested Subjects - DOE-approved Student Learning

Objectives utilizing district-identified growth measure

“Teacher Keys”

3 parts


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5 Domains 10 Standards

TAPS Keys Domains and Standards

PLANNING

1. Professional Knowledge 2. Instructional Planning

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

3. Instructional Strategies 4. Differentiated Instruction

ASSESSMENT OF AND FOR LEARNING

5. Assessment Strategies 6. Assessment Uses

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

7. Positive Learning Environment 8. Academically Challenging Environment

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMMUNICATION

9. Professionalism 10. Communication


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The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

Teacher Performance Standard 1

Professional Knowledge


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PLANNING

Performance Standard 1: Professional Knowledge The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

Sample Performance Indicators Examples may include, but are not limited to: The teacher: 1.1 Addresses appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements. 1.2 Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction. 1.3 Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas,

and real-world experiences and applications.

DOMAIN

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

PERFORMANCE

INDICATORS

TAPS Main Components

Exemplary* In addition to meeting the

requirements for Proficient…

Proficient Proficient is the expected

level of performance.

Needs Development

Ineffective

The teacher consistently demonstrates extensive content and pedagogical knowledge, regularly enriches the curriculum, and guides others in enriching the curriculum.

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences

The teacher inconsistently demonstrates understanding of curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and student needs, or lacks fluidity in using the knowledge in practice.

The teacher inadequately demonstrates understanding of curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and student needs, or does not use the knowledge in practice.

PERFORMANCE

APPRAISAL

RUBRIC


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The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.


Instructional Planning


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The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.


Instructional Strategies


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The teacher challenges students by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.


Differentiated Instruction


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The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population.


Assessment Strategies


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The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.


Assessment Uses


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The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.


Positive Learning Environment


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The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.


Academically Challenging Environment


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The teacher demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission, participates in professional growth opportunities, and contributes to the profession.


Professionalism

GTDR falls under this standard


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The teacher communicates effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.


Communication


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TAPS Data Sources

• Observations Two formal observations

One is announced / one is unannounced

At least 30 minutes in duration

4 Walk-Throughs

• Documentation The documents will be submitted electronically via the TLE portal

Documentation is submitted IF an evaluator does not see the

Standard when they conduct the observation


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TAPS Teacher Effectiveness Measure Score

Rating Point Value

# of Standards Rated at

that Level

Computation

Exemplary 3 3 x ____ =

Proficient 2 2 x ____ =

Needs

Development 1 1 x ____ =

Ineffective 0 0 x ____ =

Add the four numbers in the computation column to

get the total score. This is the final TAPS score for

teachers.

Final TAPS Score

TOTAL =


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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES (SLO’S)

The Student Learning Objective's core is comprised of:

1. Focusing on student learning

2. Aligning with curriculum standards

3. Measurable objectives

4. Assessments and measures

5. Expected gains or growth

6. Intervals of instructional time

***Examples***

(refer to the Henry County RT3 website for additional information)

http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/cms/lib/GA01000549/Centricity/Domain/45/SLO_Henry_County_2011_2012_Final.pdf


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(will cover standards 3, 4, 7, and 8)

(will be given in grades 3 - 12)








GRADES 3 – 5 EXAMPLES

My teacher explains things so I understand.

My teacher makes class interesting and

challenging.

My teacher uses different ways to teach and

help me learn.

My teachers makes it okay for me to ask

questions when I don’t understand

something.

My teacher shows respect to all students.

GRADES 6 – 8 EXAMPLES

My teacher explains things so I understand.


challenging.

My teacher uses different ways to teach and

help me learn.

My teacher gives me help when I need it.

GRADES 9 -12 EXAMPLES

My teacher uses a variety of activities and

methods to engage me.


challenging.

My teacher share feedback about my learning

progress with me and my parents.

My teacher shows respect to all students.

My teacher communicates and maintains

classroom rules, routines, and procedures.

QUESTIONS???

[email protected] (I am in the Central Office Directory)

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