1. Learning Centered Conferencing with the Using the Danielson Framework John Hellwich & Michelle Lewis

2. Outcome ●Identify the steps in a learning centered pre and post conference

3. AWSP Criteria 5 Improving Instruction: Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices. Level 3: Proficient: Develops and uses observable systems and routines for monitoring instruction and assessment; uses data consistently to provide staff meaningful, personal feedback that is effective for improving instruction and assessment practice

4. Assumptions 1.Teachers practice improves with on-going feedback 2.Feedback is best delivered in bite size bits 3.Opportunities to practice and apply skill are critical to changing practice 4.Immediate application and follow-up is essential 5.Self-Assessment is at the heart of learning process 6.“Learning is done by the learner.”

5. Pre Conference ●Purpose is to elevate the quality of the lesson ●One-on-one coaching session ●Teach transferable skills that can be generalized across multiple lessons ●Focuses deeply on a lever

6. What makes a good lever? ●Teacher possess… ❖ skill ❖ resources ❖ Knowledge …. to implement the strategy tomorrow ●Can be generalized across multiple lessons and content areas ●There are often several possible levers

7. Before Pre-Observation Conference ● Prior to the pre-observation conference the evaluator reviews the lesson plan ● Determines lever ● Plans questions to ask teacher

8. Your turn ●Review lesson plan ●Identify potential levers ●Which ONE would you select? What is your rationale?

9. John’s Pre-Conference Lever: Identify and communicate a Mastery Outcome. A Mastery Outcome should include what students should know and be able to do and it should be measurable.

10. Video Watch Mock Pre-Conference: Write down the key questions or comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

11. Debrief Review your notes In your own words, name all of the steps she takes in your own words.

12. Between the Observation and Post Conference ● Evaluator observes lesson and tags evidence to Danielson components ● Teacher reviews evidence, add additional evidence (if needed) ● Both teacher and evaluator independently rate evidence ● Evaluator identifies areas of disagreement to discuss during post-observation conference ● Evaluator identifies lever to discuss at post- observation conference

13. John’s Post-Conference Lever: Pacing – Warm Up is used to get students working immediately upon entering the classroom and begin launching main portion of lesson related to learning outcome within 5- 10 minutes of the start of the period.

14. Post-conference Video Watch Mock Post-Conference: Write down the key questions or comments that Michelle (principal) makes while talking with John (teacher).

15. Debrief ●Review your notes ●In your own words, name all of the steps in the post-observation process

16. References ●Leverage Leadership