1. Please sit with level groups at tables. 2013 EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS ACADEMIES

2. Presentation Outcomes Principals will… Examine the 2013 Educator’s Effectiveness Academy (EEA) agenda Logon and preview the online resources designed to support the school-led, Day One Agenda Review the Day One Principal’s Facilitator’s Guide to clarify goals and responsibilities Review the HCPSS EEA Transition Planning Template

3. EEA Outcomes Designed to ensure that teachers and principals in every public school in Maryland are supported in their professional development needs for Common Core, Disciplinary Literacy, and STEM Education Develop an understanding of structure, content, and resources available on the MSDE Learning Management System (LMS) Create a school transition plan to guide school staff in full implementation of Common Core, STEM Education, and Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPE) system

4. EEA Framework -- 2013 EEA is largest statewide professional learning experience of its kind Past implementation was highly variable MSDE has a new strategy with more guidance and hopes of greater fidelity Past: 2.5 days content training, 1.5 days in school to develop transition plan This summer: 1 day of work prior to EEA, 2.5 days content training, 1 day of transition planning Very detailed plans for principal-led, Day One agenda

5. Introduction Before your scheduled EEA week… Thoroughly review guide Watch both the fall and spring sets of videos that are most appropriate for your school level Review the materials from the principal sessions of the 2012 EEAs Bookmark all relevant websites ahead of time Visit sites to learn about how to navigate Blackboard site Download EEA Day One videos and test

6. Target Audience Day One activities are designed for… Principals and school-based team members representing… English/language arts Mathematics STEM Another area (as selected by the principal)

7. Academy Outcomes Build internal capacity for implementation Develop an understanding of the structure, content, and resources Create a school transition plan to guide school staff in full implementation

8. Materials and Equipment MATERIALSEQUIPMENT For the Principal:  Chart paper  Masking tape (for non-stick chart paper)  Colored chart markers For the Participants:  Extra note paper, pens, and pencils  Copies of each of the following: o School Transition Team Activity #1 o School Transition Team Activity #2 o School Transition Team Activity #3 o School Transition Team Activity #4 o Your school’s 2011-2012 Transition Plan o Your school’s 2012-2013 Transition Plan o Your school’s Vision statement o 2013-2014 Transition Plan Template We made the copies of the Transition Activities, don’t forget to pick them up! For the Principal:  Laptop/desktop computer with internet access  LCD Projector connected to computer  Projection screen For the Participants:  Laptop/Desktop computer with internet access (See page 4 of Facilitation Guide)

9. Room Setup (See page 4 of Facilitation Guide) Setup the main meeting room and each of the rooms/stations Team members will use computers to access the electronic/online resources as they work individually to complete the morning tour Make sure that all members have paper and writing materials to take notes Notes will aid in the morning share-out and the afternoon activities

10. Weekly EEA Schedule (page 5) Day One: Monday Participants in Home Schools 9:00 – 9:30 Opening Video:  Welcome and Overview Team Activity:  Review and identify school successes in transitioning to full implementation of MD CCSC and STEM Education from 2011 to 2013 9:30 – 10:00 Team Webinar:  Understand and embrace the role of the school transition team  Review stages of change  Learn best practices for successful implementation of MD CCSC and STEM Education 10:00 – 11:30 Electronic/Online Resources Tour Principals ELADisciplinary Literacy MathematicsSTEM 11:30 – 12:00Team Debriefing of Electronic/Online Resources Tour 12:00 – 1:00Lunch – On Your Own 1:00 – 4:00 Guided Team Activities:  The Common Core, STEM-centric school  Capacity-building for successful implementation  Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning  2013-2014 Transition Plan template  Next steps for successful implementation

11. Day Two: Tuesday 8:15 – 8:50 Registration and Networking 9:00 – 9:30 2013 EEA Kick-Off Session: All participants Morning Sessions Teachers (Expand and deepen content knowledge and skills in ELA, mathematics, and STEM) Principals 9:45Content Sessions9:45 – 11:30 Leading and Building Capacity for MD CCSC and STEM Education Implementation 11:30 – 1:30 Rotating Lunch Shifts STEM 11:50-12:50 ELA 12:10-1:10 Math 12:30-1:30 11:30 – 12:30Lunch Afternoon Sessions TeachersPrincipals Ending at 4:00Content Sessions 12:30 – 2:00 Classroom Observations: Mathematics Instructional Shifts 2:00 – 3:30 Classroom Observations: STEM Standards of Practice 3:30 – 4:00Debriefing and Reflection

12. Day Three: Wednesday 8:15 – 8:50 Registration and Networking Morning Sessions TeachersPrincipals 9:00Content Sessions 9:00 – 10:30 Classroom Observations: English Language Arts Instructional Shifts 10:30 – 12:00 Classroom Observations: Disciplinary Literacy Integration 11:50-1:30 Rotating Lunch Shifts STEM 11:50-12:50 ELA 12:10-1:10 Math 12:30-1:30 12:00 – 1:00Lunch Afternoon Sessions TeachersPrincipals Ending at 4:00Content Sessions 1:00 – 1:30Debriefing and Reflection 1:30 – 4:00 Integrating MD CCSC, STEM Education, and TPE Implementations

13. Day Four: Thursday 8:15 – 8:50 Registration and Networking Morning SessionsSchool Transition Teams 9:00 – 9:40 Culminating Team Activity – Part 1 (Learning Celebration) 9:40 – 10:40 Cross Disciplinary Connections Secondary Session – Social Studies EmphasisElementary Session – Social Studies Emphasis 10:40 – 10:55Break 10:55 – 11:55Secondary Session – Science EmphasisElementary Session – Science Emphasis 11:55 – 12:15 Culminating Team Activity – Part 2 (EEA Reflection) 12:15 – 1:15 Lunch – On Your Own Afternoon SessionsSchool Transition Teams 1:15 – 4:00LEA-Facilitated School Team Transition Planning

14. Day One’s Schedule (page 7) TasksMaterials/ResourcesExpected Time Opening Activities 30 minutes  Welcome Video  Review and identify school successes in transitioning to full implementation of CCSC and STEM Education from 2011 to 2013.  School Transition Team Video o Understand and embrace the role of the school transition team o Review stages of change o Understand best practices for successful implementation of CCSC and STEM Education  URL #1: Video  School Transition Team Activity #1  URL # 2: Padlet  URL #3: Video-School Transition Team 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Electronic/Online Resources Tour 90 minutes  Content Area Representatives  Principal  Online Resources Tour Guide for each content area representative  URL #4: Video-Leading Learning  Knowledge Quest

15. Day One’s Schedule (Continued) Team Debriefing of Online Resource Tour 30 minutes LUNCH (On your own) 60 minutes Guided Team Activities 180 minutes URL #5: PPT-Collaborative Learning  The Common Core, STEM-centric school  Capacity-building for successful implementation  Standards for Professional Learning  2013-2014 Transition Plan  Next steps  School Transition Team Activity #2  URL #6: Discussion Board Post #1  Your school vision statement  URL #7: Discussion Board Post #2  School Transition Team Activity #3  School Transition Team Activity #4  2013-2014 Transition Plan Template  Forward Thinking 45 minutes 75 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

16. Class Preparation Checklist Task  Obtain and test LCD projector and computers (one per team member) Test Internet connections, URLs, and logon of MSDE Blackboard site. Obtain flip charts and markers Copy participant materials: Activity sheets, etc. Provide each participant with materials for note taking Prepare flip charts

17. Accessing Online Resources Program Resources can be accessed at https://msde.blackboard.com https://msde.blackboard.com Username – YOUR HCPSS EMAIL ADDRESS Password – msdelms

18. Accessing Online Resources

23. PADLET http://padlet.com/wall/2013EEAHoward

24. YOUR TURN! Take 15 minutes to look through the facilitators guide to preview all of Day One’s Activities and Resources.

25. Questions?

26. Transition Plan Outcome 1 Implement high quality professional learning that is aligned with the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning to help teachers develop the new knowledge, skills, and practices necessary for full implementation of the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum (MD CCSC), STEM Education, and the Teacher and Principal Evaluation (TPE) system. Key data to guide the design of professional learning include: Student performance data; Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Maryland Survey results; Classroom-Focused Improvement Process (CFIP) information; and State, LEA, and appropriate school-based data;

27. Transition Plan Outcome 2 Facilitate regular opportunities for school staff to access and navigate electronic resources (RTTT portal and LEA-provided resources) to support full implementation of MD CCSC, STEM Education and TPE

28. Transition Plan Outcome 3 Implement TPE to support enhanced educator effectiveness and increased student achievement

29. Transition Plan Outcome 4 Provide ongoing information on PARCC assessment development, design, and timeline to support transition from MSA/HSA to PARCC

30. Transition Plans You will have electronic copies of the plans from the last two years. HCPSS staff will review transition plans the week of August 26.

31. School Improvement Planning Limited changes to the planning template Student Achievement Hope, Engagement, Well-being, and climate

32. THANK YOU!