Teacher Performance Evaluation New State Requirements

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Teacher Performance Evaluation New State
Requirements
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Minimum Standards for a Statewide Research-based
Framework
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STATEWIDE RESEARCH-BASED FRAMEWORK

• Danielson Domains and Components
• and Idaho Minimum Standards
• As minimum standards for teacher evaluation in
  all Idaho schools and districts, the state is
  adopting the Charlotte Danielson Framework for
  Teaching domains and components of instruction.
• Domain 1 Planning and Preparation
• Domain 2 Learning Environment
• Domain 3 Instruction and Use of Assessment
• Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities

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STATEWIDE RESEARCH-BASED FRAMEWORK
Domain 1 Planning and Preparation 1a
Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and
Pedagogy 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of
Students 1c Setting Instructional Goals 1d
Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources 1e
Designing Coherent Instruction 1f Assessing
Student Learning
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STATEWIDE RESEARCH-BASED FRAMEWORK
Domain 2 Learning Environment 2a Creating an
Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b
Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c Managing
Classroom Procedures 2d. Managing Student
Behavior 2e Organizing Physical Space
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STATEWIDE RESEARCH-BASED FRAMEWORK
Domain 3 Instruction and Use of Assessment 3a
Communicating Clearly and Accurately 3b Using
Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c
Engaging Students in Learning 3d Providing
Feedback to Students 3e Demonstrating
Flexibility and Responsiveness 3f Use Assessment
to Inform Instruction and Improve Student
Achievement
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STATEWIDE RESEARCH-BASED FRAMEWORK
Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities 4a
Reflecting on Teaching 4b Maintaining Accurate
Records 4c Communicating with Families 4d
Contributing to the School and District 4e
Growing and Developing Professionally 4f
Showing Professionalism
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Minimum Requirements for District Evaluation
Design
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REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN EVALUATION DESIGN

• Districts must adopt or develop a teacher
  evaluation model aligned to state minimum
  standards that are based on Charlotte Danielsons
  Framework for Teaching domains and components of
  instruction.
• Districts will develop or adopt their own
  instruments and procedures for evaluating
  teachers based on these standards.
• The evaluation process will be determined by the
  local district providing that it meets the
  minimum number of evaluations per year required
  in Idaho laws and rules.

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REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN EVALUATION DESIGN

• Each districts teacher evaluation model must
  contain
• A plan for including all stakeholders including
  teachers, board members and administrators in the
  development and ongoing review of the teacher
  evaluation plan.
• A plan for how evaluations will be used to
  identify proficiency and define a process that
  identifies and assists teachers in need of
  improvement.
• A plan for professional development for teachers
  on the districts evaluation tool and process.
• A plan for collecting and using data gathered
  from the evaluation tool that will be used to
  inform professional development.

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REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN EVALUATION DESIGN

• Each districts teacher evaluation model must
  contain
• A plan for ongoing training for
  evaluators/administrators.
• The task force believes that reliability is
  developed and demonstrated through ongoing
  training for evaluators.
• Districts must ensure that all administrators
  responsible for performing evaluations be trained
  in the districts state-approved evaluation
  model.
• Districts must identify what funds they are
  currently utilizing for administrator
  professional development in evaluation as well as
  funds they will utilize to support ongoing
  training and professional development.

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REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN EVALUATION DESIGN

• Statute and Rule Changes
• The task force recommends a statute change to
  33-514, Issuance of Annual Contracts, to require
  that category one contract teachers be included
  in the evaluation process.
• This piece of legislation will be reintroduced
  during the 2010 Legislative Session.
• The task force recommends revisions to IDAPA
  08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy, to
  include all other recommendations coming from the
  task force.

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• Technical Assistance
• SDE sponsored online training on the Danielson
  Framework
• SDE sponsored Regional Trainings for
  Administrators on utilizing the Danielson
  Framework
• Web site with links to samples of state-approved
  district evaluation models
• State Department of Education will review each
  districts Teacher Evaluation Model for approval
  or recommendations for change.
• Plans will be reviewed by State Department of
  Education Deputies and Directors who will be
  trained to evaluate plans for compliance.
• Districts whose plans are not approved will have
  the ability to appeal that decision.

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Timeline
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• Timeline
• February 2009 Presented Teacher Performance
  Evaluation recommendations to the Idaho
  Legislature.
• April 2009 The State Board of Education adopted
  as a temporary proposed rule, the recommendations
  of the Teacher Performance Evaluation Task Force.
• August 2009 The SDE will begin offering online
  trainings to teachers and administrators on
  Charlotte Danielsons Framework For Teaching.
  These trainings will be designed to teach
  educators about the Domains and Components of
  Danielsons Framework.
• 2009-2010 School Year The SDE will sponsor
  Regional Trainings for Administrators on
  utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher
  evaluation purposes.

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• Timeline Continued
• 2009-2010 School Year Districts will work with
  educational stakeholders in their community to
  develop evaluation models.
• February 2010 Districts must submit their
  proposed models to the state for approval. The
  districts model must be signed by
  representatives from the Board of Trustees,
  administrators and teachers.
• Fall 2010 At a minimum, districts must begin
  piloting their approved Teacher Performance
  Evaluations
• Districts will be required to submit an interim
  progress report to the State Department of
  Education regarding the implementation of their
  plans.
• There will be a waiver process for districts
  that show evidence of progress but need
  additional time before piloting.
• Fall 2011 Full implementation of the teacher
  evaluation model.

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• Feedback and Questions
• If you have questions or comments please contact
• Nick Smith, Deputy Superintendent,
  NWSmith_at_sde.idaho.gov
• Christina Linder, Director of Certification,
  CPLinder_at_sde.idaho.gov
• Teacher Performance Evaluation Website
  http//www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacherEval/