1. Strategies to Get the New Standards for Professional Learning Into Practice LF KS Annual Leadership Conference April 23, 2013 Sandee Crowther & Sheri Thomas

2. Let’s Get Started... Introductions and Learning Objectives The Learner will be able to... 1.Understand the purpose and key components of the revised Standards for Professional Learning. 2.See the Standards in action in a school setting. 3.Explore potential Learning Designs that might be used for professional learning goals. 4.Examine Innovation Configuration (IC) Maps to support effectiveness of professional learning.

9. Organization Holistic View Fewer Standards Combined Content Standard Revised Stem 3 Focus Areas 9

11. Quick Reference Guide Layout About the Standards STEM: Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students... Seven Standards Four Pre-requisites Relationship between professional learning and student results Suggestions for Use

13. Video: http://bit.ly/RSIzKz http://bit.ly/RSIzKz Quil Ceda & Tulalip Elementary Marysville School District Tulalip, Washington Handout: Standards in Action –Video Quil Ceda &Tulalip Questions 1 - 6

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15. 15 Learning Designs Matching an array of learning designs to educators’ needs As they move from Developing new knowledge to Practicing new skills to Implementing the change with fidelity. Effective planning for professional learning:

16. Learning Designs Research has shown that it takes multiple professional learning designs to build teachers’ knowledge base, develop new skills, and create the dispositions teachers need to be able to implement new content standards. No SINGLE method of professional development will help all teachers develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach every student.

17. Learning Designs Each phase of this process requires different designs. What Can Learning Designs Do? Build educators’ knowledge base about content and/or practice. Develop educators’ instructional, facilitative, and questioning. Support teachers as they use their new skills in the classroom.

18. Innovation Configurations ICs What are the five functions of IC maps? What do we do with IC Maps? What are the major elements of an IC map? 18 What Are They and Why Use Them?

19. Five Functions 1 19

20. Five Functions 2 20

21. Five Functions 3 21

22. Five Functions 4 22 5

23. Roles of ICs Volume 1 School Based Volume 2 System Level Volume 3 External Roles Teacher http://bit.ly/1005jwb Central Office Staff Technical Assistance Provider CoachDirector of Professional Learning State/Provincial Education Agency School Leadership Team SuperintendentHigher Education Staff PrincipalSchool Board Member Professional Association 23

24. Structure of an IC Map Across the Top: Role and Standard Key ideas (Ex. 5.1) Variations of implementation practice (Levels 1 – 6 as needed) Desired outcome (Ex. 5.1.1) Components (Bulleted descriptions) 24

25. Variations Levels of Implementation Practice 1 2 3 4 5 6 IDEAL PRACTICE NONEXISTENT PRACTICE 25

26. IC Activity Purpose: To become familiar with the content and structure of an IC Maps (Learning Designs –Teacher Role) How might this influence professional learning in your setting? 26

27. IC Activity and Discussion Group 1: Use 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 Group 2: Use 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 Group 3: Use 5.2.4 and 5.2.5 Group 4: Use 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 27 In groups, read and compare the levels of each desired outcome for the Learning Designs IC Map for the Teacher Role.

28. 28 Quil Ceda Video: http://bit.ly/RSIzKzhttp://bit.ly/RSIzKz Teacher IC Maps: http://bit.ly/1005jwbhttp://bit.ly/1005jwb LF Professional Learning Units: http://bit.ly/16NJ7vKhttp://bit.ly/16NJ7vK Internet Resources

29. What actions will you take to improve professional learning in your school or district? 29 Closing and Evaluation

30. Contact information: Sandee Crowther Executive Director, Learning Forward Kansas crowther.sandra@gmail.com Sheri Thomas President 2012 -13, Learning Forward Kansas 4 th Grade Teacher/PDC Chair McLouth USD 342 sdthomas47@hotmail.com