Janice why don’t you take the first seven slides as an introduction, I will take 8-11 I think in my section. We should make the presentation more interactive with table conversation. I will then show them some questions we would like them to discuss. Ask them in table groups (I think that this could be cross state conversation) Questions: Have we examined this recommendation? Are we considering adoption and implementation of the recommendations ? Do we have a plan for stakeholder review? What changes would be needed in our state to allow adoption and implementation of these recommendations? What resources would prove useful to my state ? What Technical Assistance would be helpful? Other comments on the standards?

Background In 2012, then CCSSO President Tom Luna of Idaho convened a task force to look at state levers to transform educator preparation and entry into the education profession. The task force was composed of 9 current and former chiefs, some of whom also had experience in higher education. We also had representation from NGA and NASBE. I would use the bullets as talking points and do the slide with the task force members. States like to see if someone from their state was a key player.

Purpose With the adoption and implementation of the Common Core and other college- and career-ready standards, the bar has been raised for students to achieve at higher levels. As a result, expectations have also been raised for teachers, principals, and those who prepare them for those roles.

Our Responsibility, Our Promise By asking students to do more, educators made a promise to help them leave high school college- and career-ready. To address these issues, chiefs released a report titled Our Responsibility, Our Promise on December 17, 2012. The report can be found at http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2012/Our%20Responsibility%20Our%20Promise_2012.pdf. I love the first bullet. Minor edits suggested Our promise: Educators promise to help all students leave high school college and career ready. Our responsibility: As chiefs, we will create a system of educator preparation including entry into the profession to ensure educators are well prepared to deliver on that promise. The report, found at xxx, spells out 10 recommendations to get us there.

Other Drivers for Change in Educator Preparation US Department of Education Proposed regulation on Title II of the Higher Education Act Would require states to use student growth data after they have graduated/completed an educator preparation program to rate preparation programs Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards will be finalized this summer Require preparation programs to collect data on graduates Student growth data Surveys Hiring and retention rates Can talk about the data focus with talking points.

Learner-Ready Teachers have deep knowledge of their content and how to teach it; understand the differing needs of their students, hold them to high expectations, and personalize learning care about, motivate, and actively engage students in learning; they collect, interpret and use student assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction; they systematically reflect, continuously improve, and collaboratively problem solve; they demonstrate leadership and shared responsibility for the learning of all students. On day one of their careers, teachers should be able to model and develop in students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed today including the ability to think critically and creatively, to apply content to solving real world problems, to be literate across the curriculum, to collaborate and work in teams, and to take ownership of their own continuous learning.

School-Ready Principals craft the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to focus on and support high levels of learning for all students lead others in using performance outcomes and other data to strategically align people, time, funding, and school processes to improve student achievement and growth and to nurture and sustain a positive climate and safe school environment develop, implement and refine processes to select, induct, support, evaluate, and retain quality personnel nurture and support professional growth in others and appropriately share leadership responsibilities. lead and support outreach to students’ families and the wider community On day one on the job, principals should be able to blend their energy, knowledge, and professional skills to transform school learning environments in ways that ensure all students will graduate college and career ready.

State Levers for Change Licensure four recommendations Program Approval Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting two recommendations

Licensure States  will revise and enforce their educator licensure standards for teachers and principals to support the teaching and leading aligned to college- and career-readiness outcomes and critical thinking skills to a diverse range of students. States will work together to influence the development of innovative licensure performance assessments. States will create multi-tiered licensure systems aligned to a coherent developmental continuum States will reform current state licensure systems so they are more efficient, have true reciprocity across states.

Program Approval States will hold preparation programs accountable by exercising the state’s authority to determine which programs should operate and recommend candidates for licensure in the state, including establishing a clear and fair performance rating system to guide continuous improvement. States will adopt and implement rigorous program approval standards. States will require alignment of content standards to PK-12 student standards for all areas in which candidates seek licensure. States will provide feedback, data, support, and resources to preparation programs to assist them with continuous improvement and to act on any program approval or national accreditation recommendations.  

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting States will develop and support state-level governance structures to guide confidential and secure data collection, analysis, and reporting of PK-20 data and how it informs educator preparation programs, hiring practices, and professional learning. States will use data collection, analysis and reporting of multiple measures for continuous improvement and accountability of preparation programs.

Questions for Table Discussion (15-20 M) Have we examined these recommendation? Are we considering adoption and implementation of the recommendations ? Do we have a plan for stakeholder review? What changes would be needed in our state to allow adoption and implementation of these recommendations? What Resources and Technical Assistance would prove useful to my state ?

27 States Supporting All Ten Recommendations Washington Oregon California Nevada Idaho Montana Wyoming Colorado Utah New Mexico Arizona Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Alabama Tennessee Michigan Pennsylvania New York Florida Vermont Georgia Mississippi Kentucky South Carolina North Carolina Maryland Ohio Delaware Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Indiana West Virginia DC Virginia Alaska Hawaii

Next Steps: Launching a Network of States Ready for Implementation Applications for states to participate in a pilot to implement the recommendations in the task force were sent to state chiefs on May 8 Completed applications are due on June 28 Selection of pilots will be announced in mid-July First state convening will be August 27-29, Portland Oregon

How CCSSO will Support the Pilot State Network CCSSO will assist states with onboarding for transforming educator preparation by setting clear goals using data collected through a self-assessment and setting clear expectations for the outcomes of the work that will be agreed upon through a memorandum of agreement. These steps will result in a blueprint for moving forward with the educator preparation transformation agenda.

How CCSSO will Support the Pilot State Network CCSSO will assist states with consensus building within and across preparation faculty and PK-12 educators on what a beginning teacher and principal should know and be able to do. CCSSO will assist states with developing ongoing systems of communication and partnerships among state education agencies, preparation programs, and PK-12 schools.

How CCSSO will Support the Pilot State Network CCSSO will assist pilot states in developing robust stakeholder involvement strategies that gather input and result in stakeholders that are vested in the transformation of educator preparation and entry systems. CCSSO will work with pilot states collectively and individually to redesign and obtain approval of program approval policies to support transformation of educator preparation and entry systems.

How CCSSO will Support the Pilot State Network CCSSO will work with pilot states collectively and individually to redesign and obtain approval of licensure systems to support transformation of educator preparation and entry systems. CCSSO will work with pilot states collectively and individually to redesign and obtain approval of program approval policies to support transformation of educator preparation and entry systems. CCSSO will work with pilot states collectively and individually to create new data systems to support transformation of educator preparation and entry systems.

How CCSSO will Support the Pilot State Network CCSSO will provide technical assistance to pilot states on strategies for implementing their state policies (e.g., guidelines, rules, regulations, statutes, etc.) for licensure, program approval, and data collection, analysis, and reporting to transform their preparation and entry systems. CCSSO will advocate for and solicit input from pilot states to inform the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the ESEA, along with the regulations for Title II of the Higher Education Act and Title II of the ESEA to support transformation of educator preparation and entry systems.

Thanks for the work for you’re doing in your states Thanks for the work for you’re doing in your states. Have a great summer. Janice Poda janicep@ccsso.org Terry Janicki terry.janicki@consultant.ccsso.org