KPBSD Effective Instruction

Evaluation Committee LaDawn Druce Marina Bosick Daniel Olson Margaret Griffen Troy Minogue Juliana DeBoard Megan Bos* Sean Campbell* Stephanie Cronin* Melissa Cloud* John Pothast Christine Ermold Vaughn Dosko* Dan Carstens* Sean Dusek * New member

Survey results Meaningful feedback that helped me improve (57%) Pre-conference quality (51%) Post-observation quality (60%) Summative quality (54%) 303 respondents Implementation done well (72%) Improved practice (55%) Fully understand new regulations (33%) 212 respondents

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation 1d Demonstrating knowledge of resources 1c Designing coherent instruction 1f Designing student assessments Domain 2: Classroom Environment 2c Managing classroom procedures 2d Managing student behavior Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 4d Participating in a professional community 4f Showing professionalism Domain 3: Instruction 3b Using questioning and discussion techniques 3c Engaging students in learning 3d Using assessment in instruction All evaluated components remain unchanged for the school year

Teacher Evaluation TEP (Teacher Evaluation Pathway) Tenured teachers only Formal Evaluation All non-tenured teachers Tenured teachers at least once every 3 years nts.aspx?id=19400

Important Dates for the Formal Process Tenured Timeline Non-Tenured Timeline Fall – walkthroughs and informal March 1 – Formal observation April 15 – Summative evaluation November 1 – 1 st formal observation December 1 – 1 st Summative February 15 – 2 nd formal observation March 30 – 2 nd Summative

Important Dates for TEP September 1 – Teacher informs principal of intent for TEP September 15 – Preliminary TEP submitted to principal for review at pre-conference October 1 – list of teachers on approved TEP sent to HR November 15 – Interim TEP progress report to principal December 1 – Final list of teachers on approved TEP to HR May 1 – Summary report to principal and schedule conference May 10 – Principal and Teacher conference completed May 15 – TEP documents to HR

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process 1.Pre- Conference Training 2.Self-Reflection Conference 3.Classroom Walk-Throughs 4.Informal Observations 5.Pre - Observation Conference 6.Formal Observation 7.Post observation Conference 8.Summative Evaluation Conference

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process 2) Self- Reflection Conference o Purpose: Teachers Reflect on Practice Engaged conversations about the ‘Art and Craft’ of Teaching

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process 3) Classroom Walk-Throughs o Purpose: Principal Classroom Awareness A way to initiate dialogue about improvement in teaching and learning Snapshot of teaching and learning 3 – 5 minute focused observation Feedback may be requested o

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process 4) Informal Observations o Purpose: Principal Classroom Awareness Multiple short observations 10 minutes in length Feedback will be given o documented

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process Step 5 Pre-Observation Conference New form Purpose: Focused Conversation About Instruction Must happen before Formal Observation

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process Step 6 Formal Observation New form Purpose: Principal Classroom Awareness Must be at least 30 minutes Within a week of Pre-conference

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process Step 7 Post Observation Conference New form Purpose: Provide Feedback to Teachers on Instruction Must happen with ten days of Formal Observation

KPBSD Standard Model Evaluation Process Step 8 – Summative Evaluation Conference o Purpose: Conversation Reflecting on Instruction from the entire year o Completed Document to teacher 2 days before conference o Combination of All Observations and Artifacts collected

KPBSD Teacher Enrichment Pathway Evaluation Process Overview o Tenured teachers only o Enhanced Professional Practice/Development o National certification o District committee work – year long Curriculum/assessment Effective instruction Educational technology Wellness Professional development o Development of formative and common assessments o School leadership team – collaboration focus o Action research to improve instruction o One or two year plan

Avatar WBTs (Web Based Training) is available for all evaluated components PowerPoint - Descriptions - Implementation suggestions - Resources Classroom Descriptors (what should the component/element look like in the Classroom) Videos utilizing Teaching Channel or Success at the Core (when applicable) Post-test (5 questions) Each WBT has :

Domain 1Domain 2Domain 3Domain 4 Demonstrating knowledge of resources Classroom Environment Using Questioning and discussion techniques Professional Responsibilities Designing coherent instruction Engaging students in learning Designing student assessments Using assessment in instruction These WBT modules can be found from the Avatar class list and are coded (Online Course).

Next Steps Work to streamline process o 2 Domains o Still Danielson Framework Peer review development o Refined calibration efforts o Train teachers to observe and offer feedback Rediker software Student Learning – meet the challenge of new Alaska State Regulation: