1. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Henderson State University April 28, 2012 Dr. Richard Abernathy AAEA Executive Director

2. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Teacher Evaluation New Administrator Induction New Superintendent Mentoring Other Topics Teacher Evaluation New Administrator Induction New Superintendent Mentoring Other TopicsAgendaAgenda

3. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) All districts required to conduct teacher evaluations, beginning in 2014-15, using TESS unless an alternate method is approved by the ADE. Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) All districts required to conduct teacher evaluations, beginning in 2014-15, using TESS unless an alternate method is approved by the ADE. Act 1209 of 2011

4. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS), continued By September 1, 2012, the State Board shall develop the evaluation framework, evaluation rubric, and all rules for implementation of this Act. Sept 2012 - Sept 2013: All superintendents, administrators, evaluators, and teachers will be trained TESS. Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS), continued By September 1, 2012, the State Board shall develop the evaluation framework, evaluation rubric, and all rules for implementation of this Act. Sept 2012 - Sept 2013: All superintendents, administrators, evaluators, and teachers will be trained TESS. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

5. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators 2013-2014 school year: The ADE shall implement a one-year pilot program using TESS in one or more school districts. TESS will contain an evaluation rubric using nationally accepted descriptors that consists of the following four (4) performance levels. ◦ Distinguished ◦ Proficient ◦ Basic ◦ Unsatisfactory 2013-2014 school year: The ADE shall implement a one-year pilot program using TESS in one or more school districts. TESS will contain an evaluation rubric using nationally accepted descriptors that consists of the following four (4) performance levels. ◦ Distinguished ◦ Proficient ◦ Basic ◦ Unsatisfactory Act 1209 of 2011, continued

6. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators A critical piece of TESS will be the selection of "artifacts" and "external assessment measures" for the evaluation process. "Artifacts" are documented pieces of evidence chosen that relate to the evaluation rubric and represent output from: ◦ lesson plans, ◦ pacing guides, ◦ professional development, ◦ classroom assessments, or ◦ district/state/national assessments, etc. A critical piece of TESS will be the selection of "artifacts" and "external assessment measures" for the evaluation process. "Artifacts" are documented pieces of evidence chosen that relate to the evaluation rubric and represent output from: ◦ lesson plans, ◦ pacing guides, ◦ professional development, ◦ classroom assessments, or ◦ district/state/national assessments, etc. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

7. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators "External assessment measures" are defined as measures of student achievement or growth that are administered, developed, and scored by a person or entity other than the teacher being evaluated, except that the teacher being evaluated may administer the assessment if monitored. In a tested content area, 1/2 of the artifacts considered by the teacher and evaluator shall be external assessment measures. "External assessment measures" are defined as measures of student achievement or growth that are administered, developed, and scored by a person or entity other than the teacher being evaluated, except that the teacher being evaluated may administer the assessment if monitored. In a tested content area, 1/2 of the artifacts considered by the teacher and evaluator shall be external assessment measures. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

8. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators In a non-tested content area, 1/2 of the artifacts considered by the teacher and evaluator shall be external assessments, if external assessments exist. If an external assessment measure does not exist for the non-tested content area, the ADE shall by rule determine the type of artifact that may be used otherwise to satisfy the external assessment measure requirement. In a non-tested content area, 1/2 of the artifacts considered by the teacher and evaluator shall be external assessments, if external assessments exist. If an external assessment measure does not exist for the non-tested content area, the ADE shall by rule determine the type of artifact that may be used otherwise to satisfy the external assessment measure requirement. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

9. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators A teacher's professional learning plan shall require that at least 1/2 of the PD hours required by law or rule for a teacher are directly related to one (1) or more of: ◦ The teacher's content area, ◦ Instructional strategies applicable to the teacher's content area; or ◦ The teacher's identified needs. ◦ PD must be approved by evaluator. A teacher's professional learning plan shall require that at least 1/2 of the PD hours required by law or rule for a teacher are directly related to one (1) or more of: ◦ The teacher's content area, ◦ Instructional strategies applicable to the teacher's content area; or ◦ The teacher's identified needs. ◦ PD must be approved by evaluator. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

10. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Evaluator – Defined: Administrator Responsible for evaluating teachers A designated evaluator must successfully complete all training and certification requiremen ts. Evaluator – Defined: Administrator Responsible for evaluating teachers A designated evaluator must successfully complete all training and certification requiremen ts. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

11. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Intensive Support Status Evaluator “shall” place a teacher in intensive support status if rating of unsatisfactory in any one (1) entire category Evaluator “may” place a teacher in intensive support status if rating of unsatisfactory or basic in a majority of descriptors in a category Intensive Support Status shall not last more than two (2) consecutive semesters – unless evaluator elects to extend for up to two (2) additional semesters. Intensive Support Status Evaluator “shall” place a teacher in intensive support status if rating of unsatisfactory in any one (1) entire category Evaluator “may” place a teacher in intensive support status if rating of unsatisfactory or basic in a majority of descriptors in a category Intensive Support Status shall not last more than two (2) consecutive semesters – unless evaluator elects to extend for up to two (2) additional semesters. Act 1209 of 2011, continued

12. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Evaluator shall work with the teacher to: Develop clear goals and tasks Professional Learning Plan Evidence-based research Offer support the evaluator deems necessary If ISS is related to student performance then formative assessments shall be used to gauge student progress Evaluator shall work with the teacher to: Develop clear goals and tasks Professional Learning Plan Evidence-based research Offer support the evaluator deems necessary If ISS is related to student performance then formative assessments shall be used to gauge student progress Act 1209 of 2011, continued

13. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Teacher Evaluation Rules were released for public comment at the April State Board Meeting Rules were released for public comment at the April State Board Meeting Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching will be used in the state’s model Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching will be used in the state’s model Rules were released for public comment at the April State Board Meeting Rules were released for public comment at the April State Board Meeting Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching will be used in the state’s model Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching will be used in the state’s model

14. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Teacher Evaluation Must determine appropriate external measures of assessment for teachers of non-tested areas Must determine appropriate external measures of assessment for teachers of non-tested areas Must determine how to incorporate student learning into Danielson’s framework Must determine how to incorporate student learning into Danielson’s framework Training for 35,000 teachers and administrators next year Training for 35,000 teachers and administrators next year Must determine appropriate external measures of assessment for teachers of non-tested areas Must determine appropriate external measures of assessment for teachers of non-tested areas Must determine how to incorporate student learning into Danielson’s framework Must determine how to incorporate student learning into Danielson’s framework Training for 35,000 teachers and administrators next year Training for 35,000 teachers and administrators next year

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18. Training for Evaluations – as of April 16, 2012 By law, training cannot begin until September 1, 2012 – It must be completed by August 31, 2013 By law, training cannot begin until September 1, 2012 – It must be completed by August 31, 2013 ADE is working to select training that is mostly delivered on-line. ADE is working to select training that is mostly delivered on-line. ◦ On-line training is a rigorous training on Danielson’s framework. ◦ Training on the framework is approximately 18 hours ◦ Evaluators must pass the on-line certification test ◦ Time for evaluators to complete all training and the certification test will be approximately 30 hours By law, training cannot begin until September 1, 2012 – It must be completed by August 31, 2013 By law, training cannot begin until September 1, 2012 – It must be completed by August 31, 2013 ADE is working to select training that is mostly delivered on-line. ADE is working to select training that is mostly delivered on-line. ◦ On-line training is a rigorous training on Danielson’s framework. ◦ Training on the framework is approximately 18 hours ◦ Evaluators must pass the on-line certification test ◦ Time for evaluators to complete all training and the certification test will be approximately 30 hours

19. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Training for Evaluations, continued One day face-to-face training for Evaluators One day face-to-face training for Evaluators – Evaluators attend face-to-face training prior to beginning on-line training – Trainings begi n January 2013 and finish February 2013 – Trainings will be held at educational co-ops – After completion of face-to-face training, evaluators may start on-line training One day face-to-face training for Evaluators One day face-to-face training for Evaluators – Evaluators attend face-to-face training prior to beginning on-line training – Trainings begi n January 2013 and finish February 2013 – Trainings will be held at educational co-ops – After completion of face-to-face training, evaluators may start on-line training

20. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Teachers will complete the same 18 hour on-line training over Danielson’s framework that evaluators complete. Teachers will complete the same 18 hour on-line training over Danielson’s framework that evaluators complete. Teachers will complete ½ day face-to-face training at the educations cooperatives prior to beginning their on-line training over Danielson’s frameworks. Teachers will complete ½ day face-to-face training at the educations cooperatives prior to beginning their on-line training over Danielson’s frameworks. Teachers will begin training June 1, 2013 with multiple opportunities for training in June, July, and August. Teachers will begin training June 1, 2013 with multiple opportunities for training in June, July, and August. Teachers will complete the same 18 hour on-line training over Danielson’s framework that evaluators complete. Teachers will complete the same 18 hour on-line training over Danielson’s framework that evaluators complete. Teachers will complete ½ day face-to-face training at the educations cooperatives prior to beginning their on-line training over Danielson’s frameworks. Teachers will complete ½ day face-to-face training at the educations cooperatives prior to beginning their on-line training over Danielson’s frameworks. Teachers will begin training June 1, 2013 with multiple opportunities for training in June, July, and August. Teachers will begin training June 1, 2013 with multiple opportunities for training in June, July, and August. Training for Teachers – as of April 16, 2012

21. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Act 222 of 2009 – Leadership Coordinating Council worked with Doug Reeves’ Center for Leadership and Learning to draft a Principal Evaluation System Act 222 of 2009 – Leadership Coordinating Council worked with Doug Reeves’ Center for Leadership and Learning to draft a Principal Evaluation System Ten Districts piloting the system this school year Ten Districts piloting the system this school year All principal evaluation forms can be found on the ADE website All principal evaluation forms can be found on the ADE website Parallels teacher evaluation system Parallels teacher evaluation system Act 222 of 2009 – Leadership Coordinating Council worked with Doug Reeves’ Center for Leadership and Learning to draft a Principal Evaluation System Act 222 of 2009 – Leadership Coordinating Council worked with Doug Reeves’ Center for Leadership and Learning to draft a Principal Evaluation System Ten Districts piloting the system this school year Ten Districts piloting the system this school year All principal evaluation forms can be found on the ADE website All principal evaluation forms can be found on the ADE website Parallels teacher evaluation system Parallels teacher evaluation system Principal Evaluation

22. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators 6-17-2809. Administrator evaluations. The Department of Education shall provide technical assistance to school districts for developing and implementing instruments to evaluate administrators that weight an administrator evaluation on student performance and growth to the same extent as provided for teachers under the Teacher Excellence and Support System. 6-17-2809. Administrator evaluations. The Department of Education shall provide technical assistance to school districts for developing and implementing instruments to evaluate administrators that weight an administrator evaluation on student performance and growth to the same extent as provided for teachers under the Teacher Excellence and Support System. Principal Evaluation, continued

23. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators STANDARD 2: AN EDUCATION LEADER PROMOTES THE SUCCESS OF EVERY STUDENT BY ADVOCATING, NURTURING, AND SUSTAINING A SCHOOL CULTURE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM CONDUCIVE TO STUDENT LEARNING AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

24. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators More questions than answers More questions than answers 1.What do we do about special education, ELL, distance learning, etc.? 2.What are appropriate assessments for non-tested areas? 3.How do we incorporate student learning? 4.Where will we get the time? Training – must train all teachers and principals September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 Training – must train all teachers and principals September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 Looking at best resources and options available to deliver training Looking at best resources and options available to deliver training More questions than answers More questions than answers 1.What do we do about special education, ELL, distance learning, etc.? 2.What are appropriate assessments for non-tested areas? 3.How do we incorporate student learning? 4.Where will we get the time? Training – must train all teachers and principals September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 Training – must train all teachers and principals September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013 Looking at best resources and options available to deliver training Looking at best resources and options available to deliver training So, where are we?

25. 2014-15 2012 2012- 13 20122013 2013- 14 2009 2010-11 2011- 12 Regional Meetings held throughout the state to gain input and inform stakeholders. ARKANSAS TEACHER EXCELLENCE SUPPORT SYSTEM (TESS) 11 Schools Pilot – TESS Using Teachscape Software and 360° cameras *Training of Evaluators - 1 day face-to-face training held at co-ops will kick off the 30 hours of on-line training and certification test Jan – May 2013 Pilot Year All districts will pilot TESS. Committee of stakeholders will obtain input and feedback from pilot First Year of Full Implementation All districts will implement TESS; Data from 14-15, 15-16, and 16-17 will be published on school report cards in 17-18 Training of Teachers – Half- day face-to-face training held at districts and co- ops will kick off 18 hours on-line training. June – Aug 2013 Train the Trainers 80 to 100 trainers located throughout the state will be trained Fall 2012 4 Schools Pilot New Evaluation System Act 1209 Passed in March 2011 Rules and Regs approved by State Board of Education Summer 2012. Teacher Eval. Task Force Comprised of 36 members representing all stakeholder groups est. *The face-to-face training will take place in January and February 2013 – Evaluators will need to complete the on-line training and certification test by August 2013

26. 2014-15 Spring 2012 2012- 13 Fall 2012Jan 2013 Summer 2013 2013- 14 20092010-11 2011- 12 10 Schools in Principal Evaluation Pilot Dr. Connie Kamm w/ Doug Reeves Leadership and Learning Center facilitates training ARKANSAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEM TIMELINE 10 Schools Pilot –Year 2 Training and Support will continue w/ pilot schools to obtain feedback, gather data, and determine professional development needs- Work will also begin on revising rubrics for asst prin., curr specialists, etc. Work w/ Stakeholders and Legislators for legislation of principal evaluation system to mirror TESS Pilot Year All districts will pilot principal evaluation system. Committee of stakeholders will obtain input and feedback from pilot First Year of Full Implementation All districts will fully implement principal evaluation system –Data will be collected on system Training for Principals and Superintendents All principals and superintendents will be trained on principal evaluation system - Conduct Meetings with appropriate stakeholders to receive input for principal evaluation system and possible legislation – Explore options for on-line platforms Act 222 Council develops principal evaluation system based on ISLLC standards Revisions made to evaluation rubric, forms, etc., based on feedback from piot ACT 222 of 2009 School Leadership Council Set up Council of Educational Assoc, and Leadership Groups to aid in development of evaluation tools

27. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Understand that we will have to tweak the evaluation system as we go through this process Understand that we will have to tweak the evaluation system as we go through this process Be positive and supportive to our administrators Be positive and supportive to our administrators May need to think about reallocating our administrators and their duties May need to think about reallocating our administrators and their duties Be patient Be patient Most important – though this system may be tough for the adults in the beginning, it is going to give teachers the support they should have had long ago AND IT IS WHAT IS BEST FOR STUDENTS ! Most important – though this system may be tough for the adults in the beginning, it is going to give teachers the support they should have had long ago AND IT IS WHAT IS BEST FOR STUDENTS ! Understand that we will have to tweak the evaluation system as we go through this process Understand that we will have to tweak the evaluation system as we go through this process Be positive and supportive to our administrators Be positive and supportive to our administrators May need to think about reallocating our administrators and their duties May need to think about reallocating our administrators and their duties Be patient Be patient Most important – though this system may be tough for the adults in the beginning, it is going to give teachers the support they should have had long ago AND IT IS WHAT IS BEST FOR STUDENTS ! Most important – though this system may be tough for the adults in the beginning, it is going to give teachers the support they should have had long ago AND IT IS WHAT IS BEST FOR STUDENTS ! How can we make this as successful as possible?

28. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Licensure Task Force presented recommendations to the Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) at the January PLSB meeting. Licensure Task Force presented recommendations to the Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) at the January PLSB meeting. ADE personnel are currently working on revising the rules to implement the licensure recommendations. ADE personnel are currently working on revising the rules to implement the licensure recommendations. Act 1178 of the 2011 session provided several changes to non-traditional licensure and reciprocity Act 1178 of the 2011 session provided several changes to non-traditional licensure and reciprocity Those rules were released for public comment for the second time and should be brought before the state board at the April meeting. Those rules were released for public comment for the second time and should be brought before the state board at the April meeting. Licensure Task Force presented recommendations to the Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) at the January PLSB meeting. Licensure Task Force presented recommendations to the Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) at the January PLSB meeting. ADE personnel are currently working on revising the rules to implement the licensure recommendations. ADE personnel are currently working on revising the rules to implement the licensure recommendations. Act 1178 of the 2011 session provided several changes to non-traditional licensure and reciprocity Act 1178 of the 2011 session provided several changes to non-traditional licensure and reciprocity Those rules were released for public comment for the second time and should be brought before the state board at the April meeting. Those rules were released for public comment for the second time and should be brought before the state board at the April meeting.LicensureLicensure

29. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Levels of initial licensure will convert from P-4, 5- 8, 9-12 to K-6, 4-8, and 7-12. Levels of initial licensure will convert from P-4, 5- 8, 9-12 to K-6, 4-8, and 7-12. Initial licensure if special education will be K-12 only. Initial licensure if special education will be K-12 only. Four years of teaching experience shall be required for building level leader licensure. Four years of teaching experience shall be required for building level leader licensure. One year of experience as a building level leader shall be required for district level administrator licensure. One year of experience as a building level leader shall be required for district level administrator licensure. Levels of initial licensure will convert from P-4, 5- 8, 9-12 to K-6, 4-8, and 7-12. Levels of initial licensure will convert from P-4, 5- 8, 9-12 to K-6, 4-8, and 7-12. Initial licensure if special education will be K-12 only. Initial licensure if special education will be K-12 only. Four years of teaching experience shall be required for building level leader licensure. Four years of teaching experience shall be required for building level leader licensure. One year of experience as a building level leader shall be required for district level administrator licensure. One year of experience as a building level leader shall be required for district level administrator licensure.LicensureLicensure

30. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Beginning Summer Induction Training 2012 Beginning administrator content training will be held at the AAEA conference on July 30, 31 and August 1. Administrators may attend job specific breakout sessions and general sessions at no cost. Beginning Summer Induction Training 2012 Beginning administrator content training will be held at the AAEA conference on July 30, 31 and August 1. Administrators may attend job specific breakout sessions and general sessions at no cost. New Administrator Induction

31. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators First-year Arkansas Superintendent means a licensed educator who will become a superintendent in Arkansas for the first time during a school year. First year superintendents must complete the mentoring program within twelve months to maintain his/her superintendent’s license. At least 30 hours of instruction with 12 hours of documented interaction between the mentor and superintendent mentee. First-year Arkansas Superintendent means a licensed educator who will become a superintendent in Arkansas for the first time during a school year. First year superintendents must complete the mentoring program within twelve months to maintain his/her superintendent’s license. At least 30 hours of instruction with 12 hours of documented interaction between the mentor and superintendent mentee. New Superintendent Mentoring

32. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Program shall include: Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Ethics Ethics Facilities Facilities Human Resources Human Resources Leadership Leadership School Funding School Funding Technology Technology School Board Relations School Board Relations Understanding reports and trend data; and Understanding reports and trend data; and Legal issues Legal issues Program shall include: Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Ethics Ethics Facilities Facilities Human Resources Human Resources Leadership Leadership School Funding School Funding Technology Technology School Board Relations School Board Relations Understanding reports and trend data; and Understanding reports and trend data; and Legal issues Legal issues New Superintendent Mentoring

33. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators A sub-committee of the Act 222 Council (Leadership Coordinating Council) is in the beginning stages of analyzing superintendent evaluations systems. A sub-committee of the Act 222 Council (Leadership Coordinating Council) is in the beginning stages of analyzing superintendent evaluations systems. Mentoring programs are being designed around the evaluation systems, no more silos. Mentoring programs are being designed around the evaluation systems, no more silos. A sub-committee of the Act 222 Council (Leadership Coordinating Council) is in the beginning stages of analyzing superintendent evaluations systems. A sub-committee of the Act 222 Council (Leadership Coordinating Council) is in the beginning stages of analyzing superintendent evaluations systems. Mentoring programs are being designed around the evaluation systems, no more silos. Mentoring programs are being designed around the evaluation systems, no more silos. Other Topics

34. Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Questions Dr. Richard Abernathy AAEA Executive Director r.abernathy@theaaea.org 501-372-1691