1. Educator Effectiveness Update January 2011

2. 2 Agenda 1.Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work 2.Focusing Funding Streams to Support Educator Effectiveness 3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now 4.Status Report on State Council 5.Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

3. 3 Increasing educator effectiveness is a core goal of CDE and one of the most significant levers the state has to increase student performance. Colorado State Board of Education Strategic Plan Goal 4: Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the educator work force and increase the state’s ability to attract, develop, and retain high quality educators. “ More can be done to improve education by improving the effectiveness of teachers than by any other single factor.” Wright, Horn and Sanders, 1997 “Having a top-quartile teacher rather than a bottom-quartile teacher four years in a row could be enough to close the black-white test score gap.” Gordon, Kane, and Staiger, 2006 

4. 4 Through a three-pronged approach, CDE examined how it can take a leadership role in advancing and increasing educator effectiveness. Data Analysis Analysis of data on student performance, teacher workforce demographics, and teacher perceptions of working conditions Policy Inventory Comprehensive review of statutes and regulations related to educators to identify opportunities for better alignment Practice Scan Interviews and meetings with State Board of Education members, 98 CDE staff members, and more than 50 external stakeholders to discuss what is working and what can be improved Findings The needs and demographics of Colorado’s teachers and students have changed, amplifying the importance of a clear focus on educator effectiveness. Colorado must continue its bold education policy reform agenda and ensure successful implementation of new policies. Stakeholders agree on the key levers that CDE should focus on to increase educator effectiveness, but they identify the lack of a clear vision and ownership as critical barriers to maximizing impact. 1 2 3

5. 5 VisionStructureKey Levers Vision Articulate a coherent vision for increasing educator effectiveness Definitions and Criteria Articulate and implement CDE-wide educator effectiveness definitions Goals & Metrics Identify goals and establish metrics to drive & inform the state’s educator effectiveness efforts Structural Clarity Clarify structural ownership of the state’s educator effectiveness work Cross-Unit Collaboration Build on, articulate and institutionalize cross-unit collaboration to achieve educator effectiveness goals Accountability Hold staff accountable for attaining educator effectiveness goals Performance Evaluation Ensure successful implementation of SB 10-191 Professional Development Align and coordinate professional development to support SB 10- 191 and maximize impact in the field Licensure, Educator Preparation, and Induction Revise to reflect current research, incorporate outcomes, and align with recent legislation Actions Internal and external clarity of purpose and goals Accountability to ensure attainment of goals Focused attention on areas that impact educator effectiveness Impact To increase educator effectiveness and student postsecondary and workforce readiness, CDE recognizes that it must establish a vision, create a clear structure, and focus on the levers with the greatest and most immediate impact in the field.

6. 6 CDE is in the process of developing a cross-unit structure that connects and aligns the state’s educator effectiveness work. Measures of educator effectiveness and student postsecondary and workforce readiness Effectiveness Management Increase and support the effectiveness of all educators CORE METRICS Retention rate of top-quartile teachers : Retention rate of bottom- quartile teachers Average improvement in retained teachers’ effectiveness over time Talent Pipeline Attract and develop the best educators CORE METRIC Number and percentage of new educators who demonstrate effectiveness above a target threshold Strategic Partnerships/ Committees CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work Data and Results Recruitment Educator Preparation Licensure Induction Professional Dev. Evaluation And Support Retention Equity Initiatives Vision: An effective teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every school

7. 7 Agenda 1.Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work 2.Focusing Funding Streams to Support Educator Effectiveness 3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now 4.Status Report on State Council 5.Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

8. 8 CDE needs your input. How can the department help you integrate funds to support your educator effectiveness efforts? Review Sample Page of Draft Funding Matrix Discussion Questions 1.Would a tool like this draft funding matrix (with appropriate guidance) be useful? What would make it more useful? 2.What types of activities are you seeking to fund related to educator effectiveness (including implementation of SB 191) where you would like guidance on allowable uses?

9. 9 Agenda 1.Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work 2.Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness 3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now 4.Status Report on State Council 5.Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

10. 10 CDE needs your input. How can the department help you implement the immediate requirements of the law? Review Provisions in Effect Now Annual evaluations Remediation plans District and school accountability committee requirements Employment contracts, mutual consent, priority hiring pools Discussion Questions 1.What are your greatest needs with regard to implementing the provisions of the law that are currently in effect? 2.What resources might assist you in meeting those needs (e.g., sample policies, models, or best practices)?

11. 11 Agenda 1.Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work 2.Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness 3. SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now 4.Status Report on State Council 5.Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance

12. State Council on Educator Effectiveness Timeline System ComponentProjected Timeline Design Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System Recommendations Now-Retreat (Jan. 13-15) Present Evaluation System Design Recommendation to the SBE February 2011 Solicit Public Reaction and Feedback to Evaluation System Design Feb. 15-March 15 Design Implementation RecommendationsJan. 15-March 15 Design Policy Implications and Cost Study Recommendations Jan. 15-March 15 Prepare Written Report of Council Recommendations and Work Now-April 1 Present Final Report to State Board of EducationApril 2011 State Board of Education Promulgates RulesNovember 2011

13. Input & Involvement How can I stay updated and provide input into the State Council’s work? Request to be on the State Council’s e-mail distribution list (e-mail Vanessa Roman at roman_v@cde.state.co.us)roman_v@cde.state.co.us Send e-mails, suggestions, or comments directly to the State Council at SCEE@cde.state.co.us Provide public comment during council meetings Provide feedback during the comment period on the council’s draft recommendations – February-March 2011

14. Resources and Support CDE Staff Tom Elliott, Director of Educator Evaluation and Support (2/15/11) Toby King, Senior Consultant of Educator Evaluation and Support king_t@cde.state.co.us Website: www.cde.state.co.us/educatoreffectivenesswww.cde.state.co.us/educatoreffectiveness Initial Resources FAQ Self-assessment PPT Resource Bank – November 2011 full launch

15. Agenda 1.Overview of CDE’s Educator Effectiveness Work 2.Focusing Funding Streams to Educator Effectiveness 3.SB 10-191 Implementation Support on Provisions In Effect Now 4.Status Report on State Council 5.Request for Involvement and Feedback on Mutual Consent Guidance