WELCOME – RIG 2 - Session 1 September, 2012 OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

As you enter, please take a moment to write your initials in one of the four cells on the chart, responding to the prompt: To what degree has the current evaluation system supported you in improving practice in your district? 1= Poorly supported 2=Slightly supported 3=Fairly supported 4= Completely supported OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 Within a Group of 4  In your small group, determine one question you have in common about the new Teacher and Principal Evaluation systems.  Whole Group  “Whip” around the room, getting each person’s name and position.  Final person relates the common question their team members have. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 TPEP  RIG 1  RIG 2 OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

Select two ‘sticky notes’. On one, write a hope you have for the OESD TPEP RIG project. On the other, write a concern you have for the OESD TPEP RIG project. Share each with your small group, then choose two per team to place on the poster. Discuss as large group. What do you notice? OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

District team members will:  Understand the importance of norms and communication plans for functioning as a District and regional team.  Understand the purpose of the TPEP project and the RIG work.  Deepen individual and system awareness of the components of Washington State’s revised evaluation criteria for teachers and principals. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 Norms  Read Garmston’s Norms of collaboration and note what you’d add or delete. Share with whole group. Come to agreement on norms. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 TPEP Work  Protocol  minutes to read green documents, take notes  1 minute each to comment  1 – 2 questions per small group  Record your questions on posted chart OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 To increase your familiarity with the requirements of the new State evaluation system:  Waiver Background (blue section)  Waiver Report Jigsaw (Waiver behind pink section)  Protocol  Be ready to share. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 Number off 1 – 5 to read a Section of the Wa. Waiver Request ( Supporting Effective Instruction & Leadership) 20 minutes  1. section I, pps. 179 – 187; 2. sections II & III, pps. 187 – 192; 3. Section IV a – e, pps. 192 – 200; 4. Section IV f – h, pps ; 5. Section V, pps  Move to numbered chart and respond to prompts 15 minutes  Report out 15 minutes OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

BREAK OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 Use protocol on yellow sheet for this section. up to, “Reporters share current... “ After group share...  For second part, number off 1 – 4 (1 for each framework). Examine a sample criterion, ask: How does ___ define the criterion? Discuss similarities and differences. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

Current Teacher Evaluation Criteria New Teacher Evaluation Criteria 1.Instructional skill 2.Classroom management 3.Professional preparation and scholarship 4.Effort toward improvement when needed 5.Handling of student discipline and attendant problems 6.Interest in teaching pupils 7.Knowledge of subject matter 1.Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement 2.Demonstrating effective teaching practices 3.Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs 4.Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum 5.Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment 6.Using multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning 7.Communicating with parents and school community 8.Exhibiting collaborative and collegial practices focus on improving instructional practice and student learning Current Principal Evaluation Criteria New Principal Evaluation Criteria 1.Knowledge of, experience in and training in recognizing good professional performance, capabilities and development 2.School administration and management 3.School finance 4.Professional preparation and scholarship 5.Effort toward improvement when needed 6.Interest in pupils, employees, patrons and subjects taught in school 7.Leadership 8.Ability and performance of evaluation of school personnel 1.Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff 2.Providing for school safety 3.Leads development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements 4.Assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local district learning goals 5.Monitoring, assisting and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices 6.Managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities 7.Partnering with the school community to promote student learning 8.Demonstrating commitment to closing the achievement gap OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

LUNCH OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 eVal – Video introduction on TPEP website  Advice from the field  Chimacum  South Kitsap OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 What needs to be accomplished in Districts?  What messages do we share….and with whom?  What will be done by our next two meetings?  Who will do what?  Be prepared to share your plans with your regional partners at about 2:30. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

Workgroup session #2: Selecting (or more closely examining) an Instructional Framework; examining the Leadership Frameworks Workgroup session #3: Creating a list of district and framework specific multiple measures; deepening understanding of eVAL; Framework selection. OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1

 Website  Post Workshop Assessment  THANKS! OESD 114 RIG 2 - Session 1