TDES for New RSP Providers Megan Scully, TDES Coordinator 2018-19 Time: 1 Minute

Agenda Introductions What is TDES? The 3 Event Process Dive Deep into the Rubric Authentic Evidence Questions Time: 1 Minute

Norms Start on time, End on Time Low tech, high engagement Embrace AND Provide Feedback Assume the Best Professional Pride Cleaner than we found it Time: 5 minutes Before we dive too deeply into our work together this year and the training we have planned for today, I wanted to share a few norms and expectations to maximize the experience for everyone in the room. We recognize that our time together is limited, and so we have planned to accomplish a great deal in the time we do have. We will provide breaks during the training and ask that you return on time, so we can start—and end--on time. We know that you are pulled in a million directions, and thanks to technology, are never too far out of reach from anyone. We understand if you have to take an emergency call, and if so, please step outside as to not disrupt your peers. Otherwise, we aim for today to be low on tech, but very high on your engagement and participation. We have structured today’s learning to be interactive and know from experience that what you put into today will pay dividends for your own professional growth. We will ask for your feedback and thoughts throughout the day, including a feedback form at the end of the session that we take very seriously. So please let us know how we are doing. Similarly, we may provide you with feedback and we hope you are open and able to work with us to grow your skill as a school leader. Next, we will try to always assume the best and hope you do the same for us. We all are here to support the students of Cleveland and so even if we disagree at some points today, we know that everyone in this room has the best intentions for our schools and students. In that same vein, we are proud to be CMSD and want everyone in the room today to think about our collective impact, and the power and responsibility we have to support thousands of teachers and tens of thousands of students. Lastly, we are fortunate to be in this space today, and ask that you treat it well and leave it cleaner than we found it. Throughout today’s session, we will bounce between partner work at your tables, discussions amongst the entire group, and presenting information from the front of the room. To gather everyone’s attention, I will raise my hand. When you see my hand raised, please also raise yours and finish your conversation. This will help everyone see that we are coming back together quickly.

Question Protocol

Objectives Know the process: Participants will understand the TDES process and their responsibilities as a professional. Know the rubric: Participants will begin to build their understanding of the TDES rubric, including key elements that define quality practice at different levels of performance. Collect Evidence: Participants will strengthen their ability to create and collect authentic evidence to showcase their practice.

Teacher Development and Evaluation System What is TDES? Teacher Development and Evaluation System 12/9/2018

What is the research? Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching, 2nd edition, by Charlotte Danielson. 12/9/2018

What is the law? HB 153 Establishes a new teacher evaluation system in Ohio HB 525 Legislates the Cleveland Plan for reform HB 555 Details Student Growth Measures and policy SB 216 Enact Public School Deregulation Act-primary/secondary ed-testing 12/9/2018

More opportunities for observation. Evidence-based evaluation. How is TDES different? More opportunities for observation. Evidence-based evaluation. Opportunities for conversation and reflection. 12/9/2018

Teachers: building administrators Paras: building administrators Who evaluates me? Teachers: building administrators (Principal, Assistant Principal, or CIS) Paras: building administrators RSP Providers: supervisors Evaluator will be the same for all steps (unless a leave occurs) 12/9/2018

The TDES is managed online. What is the Portal? The TDES is managed online. The Great Teachers & Great Leaders website is called the portal. User name/password are the district log in. 12/9/2018

When will I be evaluated? TDES Events Growth Plan/Improvement Plan (September 7) Formal Announced Observation (December 21) Document Submission 1 (February 22) Document Submission 2 (April 12) Final Composite (Portal Closes May 3) 12/9/2018 12/9/2018 12

What is the Process? Composite Growth or Improvement Plan Formal Announced Observation Document Submission #1 Document Submission #2 Composite We will return to this process later this afternoon.

New RSPs for 18-19 will be on a Growth Plan (GP). The GP is managed in the same portal as the evaluations. Growth Plans due September 7 12/9/2018 12/9/2018 14

Select one professional standard Growth Plan Select 1 TDES Component Select one professional standard Use these two priority areas for writing your Professional Growth Plan. Refer to TP packet pages 7-9

Formal Announced Observation (1 of 2) Evaluator schedules the FAO and pre-and post-conferences Professional submits service plan through the portal (48 hours prior to the pre-conference) Professional and evaluator hold a pre-conference to discuss the service plan Evaluator observes lesson for at least 30 minutes Evaluator submits evidence; professional can submit evidence

Formal Announced Observation (2 of 2) Professional self-assesses on the rubric Evaluator marks areas of agreement on the rubric and shares with the professional Professional and evaluator meet for the post- conference to discuss and complete rubric All must occur within 10 working days from pre-conference to post-conference.

Document Submission (1 of 2) Evaluator schedules the conference RSP submits evidence in the portal by the date requested by the evaluator Evaluator receives notice that the evidence has been submitted in the portal Evaluator can add evidence to the Document Submission in the portal 12/9/2018

Document Submission (2 of 2) 5. Professional self-assesses on the rubric Evaluator marks areas of agreement on the rubric and shares with the professional Professional and evaluator meet for the conference to discuss and finalize rubric All must occur within 10 working days from pre-conference to post-conference.

Composite – Final step to arrive at overall observation rating Evaluator schedules steps in the portal. Professional self-assesses on Composite rubric. Evaluator marks areas of agreement Evaluator and professional meet for Composite conference to discuss. Evaluator determines final Composite rating. Must be completed by May 3 when portal closes.

What is Evidence? Evidence is objective description of something observed. It makes no suggestion of quality.

Evidence vs. Interpretation Evidence is… Interpretation is… Non-Judgmental Teacher: when a car is accelerating its speed changes Judgmental The teachers’ explanation of acceleration was clear Specific 4 of 10 students raised hands 2 students had side conversation Generalized Students were minimally engaged

Types of Evidence Direct quotes of professional and students What the professional writes What students write on their paper Description of materials and how they are used Descriptions of what happened, in what order The number of times something happens

When to Provide Evidence: Any area in which you identify yourself as Accomplished. Events in the day’s lesson that happened prior to or after the evaluator was present. If you disagree with the rating to support your claim.

Domain Activity Read over each domain As a table, identify 3 things that would use in planning your lessons to incorporate for each component. Post results on the corresponding poster. Gallery Walk

Questions Time: 5 minutes SKIP IF NO QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED FROM THE FRONT OF THE ROOM

Time: <1 minute Materials: We also wanted to take a moment to say thank you. You do incredible work on behalf of all of our students and we appreciate that effort and impact, and want to extend a big thank you for your engagement today.

Contact Information: Megan Scully, TDES Coordinator Email: Megan.Scully@clevelandmetroschools.org Phone: (216) 838-0061 TDES Mailbox Email: TDES@clevelandmetroschools.org